Many are familiar with Southern California’s Mission San Juan Capistrano as the place where the swallows return each spring, but few know the story of St. John of Capistrano, the Franciscan saint for ...
Mission San Juan Capistrano is the seventh of California’s 21 Franciscan missions and is arguably the best-known and best-preserved of all. It is the third-largest tourist attraction in Orange County; ...
The settlement that today is San Juan Capistrano began in 1776 when the Spanish Franciscan missionary Junípero Serra founded Mission San Juan Capistrano, the seventh of the Spanish missions in California.
When in San Juan Capistrano, you’ve gotta make a stop at the historic Mission San Juan Capistrano, known as the “Jewel of the Missions”. If you’re into history, strolling through postcard-perfect-looking gardens, exploring chapels, or learning about California’s history, this is a must-see.
Famous for the Annual Return of the Swallows, Mission San Juan Capistrano, historic landmark, museum and gardens, welcomes over 300,000 visitors each year. Enjoy exhibits featuring historic and religious…
Learn about San Juan Capistrano's historic downtown and accommodations. Read about the historic landmark, chapel, museum and gardens. Check out area parks, facilities, and a list of their amenities. Learn about San Juan Capistrano's trolly service. See the Visitor website for San Juan Capistrano.
San Juan Capistrano is an easy day trip from Los Angeles and Orange County, by Amtrak train or freeway. Tours of the Mission buildings and gardens include the ruins of the 1797 Great Stone Church, destination for the legendary swallows of Capistrano.
National Catholic Register: Sickly Priest was ‘Great Restorer’ of Mission San Juan Capistrano