San Juan Capistrano Travel Guide

 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 the calendar of events for special summer events like concerts and gallery shows! Admission: $6... 

 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 Stone Church on the Mission grounds which was destroyed by an earthquake in 1812. Built in 1984, this... 

 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, well, plain dirt. There are no carefully lined streets on concrete. What's solid here is the... 

 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 the 1920's. He served as pastor her from 1910- 1933. The alter is said to be at least 400 years old.... 

 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 wife, Refugio Yorba. It was one of the first frame houses in San Juan Capistrano and was originally... 

 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 tradition is to start the day off the right way, with a bright and early champagne breakfast a nearby... 

 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 such graceful arches. The gray walls are painted with flowers similiar to mission churches. The... 

 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 had their place in the Spanish control of the area. The cost is included in your entrance to the... 

 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 attached web site link. 

 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 originally hung in the tower of the Great Church. until the earthquake of 1812. The large bells are... 

 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 gardens. 

 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 a devastating earthquake on December 8, 1812. 

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 4 Reviews  I didnt want to come here because I have been to Ruby's before but my daughter insisted on eatting here. I wanted to try something different but she won. Ruby's is not bad but I didnt want to burger. The food was good. The shakes even better. I had an Aloha Chicken sandwich and Alexis had a turkey... 

 2 Reviews  We paid $377 for 6 adults and 1 child to eat french toast.... Need I say more? Seriously though, after we had signed our bill and left, the staff decided to add on a $63 tip (on top of the mandatory gratuity that had already been added to our bill) - I still have not received a call back from the... 

 1 Review  Cafe Mozart is nestled in the Mercado Village Plaza. The menu is an eccletic offering of American, continental, German and Austrian cuisine. We were looking for a light lunch after the gastronomical feast we had the night before, Cafe Mozart fit the bill. We chose the outdoor seating over the indoor...