OUR TAKE ON SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
Rich in history and beauty, San Juan Capistrano vacations are lovely year-round. Loved by surfers, San Juan Capistrano offers the family an opportunity to catch a wave, or simply enjoy the soft sand set against the Pacific Ocean.
Of course, we recommend a visit to the beautiful San Juan Capistrano Mission, where you can take a tour of the 200 year old resting grounds The 10 acres have gardens and fountains galore, creating a very romantic and historic ambiance. Or visit the oldest neighborhood in California, Los Rios Historic District. The homes here are anywhere from 40 to 205 years old! The Acjachenmen Indians and the Spanish settlers merged their cultures here, creating unique architecture for modern travelers to appreciate.
For a budget-conscious option, San Juan Capistrano lodging offers the Mission Inn, a bed a breakfast, which is also a pet friendly vacation spot. Pets can also have their very own vacation at Bed n Bones, where pets enjoy an outdoor wonderland to enjoy while you see the sites of San Juan Capistrano. Even the little dogs are treated with special attention as they have their own playing area. Cats are welcome too!
There are many eateries in the area for travelers to enjoy. An easy way to enjoy the beauty of San Juan Capistrano is to rent a club car, which will take you anywhere you would like to discover. Nearby interests also include Laguna Beach, which is 25 minutes away, and Dana Point, which is 10 minutes away. The relaxing pace, historic sites, and lovely ambiance make a San Juan Capistrano a wonderful experience for romantic couples or fun-loving families!
LODGING
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Mission Inn San Juan Capistrano
"inn has convenient highway access, and is located in the nicest part of southern orange county" - a user of TripAdvisor
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Best Western Capistrano Inn
"nice place, clean spacious rooms, the grounds are very well maintained." - a user of OpenList.com
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Americas Best Value Inn
"this hotel was a good value for the nightly room rate" - a user of Orbitz
THINGS TO DO
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Zoomars Petting Zoo and Bird Park
"I am giving this place 2 stars because I think it's a little pricey to pay $5 for only going in to walk around. I thought my daughter (2.5 yr old) would LOVE this place, but as soo…" - a user of Yelp
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Coach House
"OK I've seen some great shows here, despite "the venue." God love 'em for booking some quality acts, but I don't care for the "dinner scam" (high prices for lackluster food). The s…" - a user of Yelp
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Esslinger Building
"Took a picture of this building while visiting Mission San Juan Capistrano and later downtown. On first observation... I noted this has to be one of the best-looking buildings in t…" - a user of Yelp
