San Juan Capistrano Things to Do

 8 Reviews  Mission SJC Oh, how breathtaking and historical! California is known for its old missions. here is the one to not miss in Orange County!! There are many awe-spiring shots to take here. Check out... 

 2 Reviews  Sadly, I did not go inside because mass was going on among other religious events going on outside. The plaque near the front entrance reads: New Mission Church "Spirit and likeness" of the Great... 

 2 Reviews  From those travelling to experience the city of SJC, you get the country- in the Los Rios District , that is. Proclaimed as the oldest neighborhood in California, Los Rios consist of farm land, and,... 

 2 Reviews  The Serra Chapel was built in 1782 and its the only original California Mission church that is still standing. It is named after Father Serra. Father St John OSullivan restored the mission church in... 

 3 Reviews  The O'Neill Museum is loacted on teh Los Rios Neighborhood, almost to the end of the street near the zoo. The O'Neill Museum, was built between 1870 and 1880 by Jose Garcia, a saloon owner, for his... 

 1 Review  Swallows Day is a magical day. If Christmas and St. Paddy's Day had a child, they would name it Swallows Day. This day, which is really an entire weekend commitment, is all about tradition. Our... 

 1 Review  This Catholic church sits directly behind San Juan Capistrano Mission. I haven't found any historical data on the church, but it appears to be nearly as old as the Mission. The interior is domed, with... 

 2 Reviews  Within the San Juan Capistrano Mission you will find a little museum which show how the people of the time lived in the southern California area. You will also find out about how each of the missions... 

 1 Review  One of the Spanish Missions in California founded by the first Spanish settlers. It is an important historic monument as well as an extremely peaceful place to spend a few hours. More details at the... 

 1 Review  The bells were important to early Mission life, taking the place of clocks. They called the community to meals, religious services, work, funerals, and the sighting of a supply ship. These bells... 

 1 Review  The vegetable garden was nearly as pretty as the flower gardens and I didn't see any bugs. Volunteers called the "Mission's Gardening Angels" gather weekly to maintain and beautify the Mission... 

 1 Review  Construction on this new church was begun in the 1980s. The design incorporates the same general feel of the Great Stone Church on the mission grounds. The Great Stone Church was nearly demolished by... 

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 malianrob Says:  This Industrial Center is located inside the mission. This is were the Indians used to make their candles, soap, dye, and where they cooked their food. This... 

 malianrob Says:  The bells were very important to mission life because they indicated when the meals were, religious services, work, funerals, and other important stuff. For... 

 malianrob Says:  Most people like taking a picture here next to Father Serra and and the little boy. This is a tribute to Father Serra and the statue was commissioned by Father... 

 malianrob Says:  They say that there are about 2000 people laid to rest here, including the 42 people that died when the Great Stone Church collapsed. The graves are mostly... 

 malianrob Says:  I hadnt even heard of this little neighborhood until I came here to see the Mission. Los Rios is the oldest neighborhoods in California. It is located across... 

 cnango Says:  The first vineyard in California was at the Mission San Juan Capistrano The Mission Winery was built in 1783 and housed an indoor vat where grapes were crushed... 

 RickinDutch Says:  As a child growing up in Southern California this mission was always a favorite stop on the way to where ever we were going camping. The crown jewel of the... 

 heitzenrater Says:  INFOFounded November 1st 1776.Mission San Juan Capistrano, named for St. John of Capistrano, Italy, a theologian of the 14th century. On October 30, 1775, it...