Research Institute
Preserving the Legacy of Land, Culture, and Memory
Safeguarding the heritage of Rancho Boca de Santa Monica and Santa Monica Canyon
Research Institute
Preserving the Legacy of Land, Culture, and Memory
Safeguarding the heritage of Rancho Boca de Santa Monica and Santa Monica Canyon
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Research Institute
Preserving the Legacy of Land, Culture, and Memory
Safeguarding the heritage of Rancho Boca de Santa Monica and Santa Monica Canyon
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Our website was under renovation preparing for 2025 Education Season.
Then came the Palisades Fire. The Hacienda did not burn
But the firestorm winds dropped clouds of soot and ash
Volunteers took collections offsite to clean
We hope to have Hacienda and new Website by July
Thank you to all the Volunteers making this possible
Our Mission
La Señora Research Institute is a nonprofit organization based in Los Angeles committed to preserving and interpreting the rich history of the Rancho Era in Southern California. Through research, public education, and community engagement, we protect and honor the stories, people, and traditions of the 1839 Mexican Land Grant Rancho Boca de Santa Monica.
Caring for History and Heritage
Historic Preservation
Safeguarding the José Mojica Hacienda and the Pascual Marquez Family Cemetery.
Education & Outreach
Hosting events, lectures, and guided visits to connect communities with local history.
Research & Archives
Documenting Rancho-era land use, family histories, and cultural traditions.
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Our Location
La Señora is located in the serene Santa Monica Canyon where lies the creek from which the City of Santa Monica took its name. Legend tells that a Spanish Solider with the first exploration party drank from the meandering creek running through our Canyon and exclaimed that: “The water is as sweet as the tears of St. Monica”.
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Hours
- Weekdays - 8AM to 5PM
- Saturday - 11AM to 4PM
- Sunday - Holiday
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