Historic Sites in San Juan Capistrano
Mission San Juan Capistrano
Spanish mission founded on All Saints's Day,
Novemebr 1, 1776 by Franciscan Order Spanish Catholics.
Located at 26801 Ortega Highway in San Juan Capistrano.
For more information about the historic mission or its
museum call 949-234-1300.
Los Rios Historic District
Includes more then 30 structures on both sides
of Los Rios Street between Del Obispo street and
Mission Street. One of the oldest continuing
neighborhoods in Orange County. Includes a museum,
three adobe homes built in 1974 and other historic
buildings.
Ronald W. Caspers Wilderness Park
8000 acre protected wilderness preserve in the
Santa Ana Mountains. Park programs include
ranger-guided nature wwalks and other naturalist programs.
Located at 33401 Ortega Highway in San Juan Capistrano.
For more information call 949-923-2207.
Swallows of Capistrano
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Mission SJC: The Story of Capistrano's Swallows
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Mission SJC Courts Cliff Swalows, Hopes for Return
Other San Juan Capistrano Attractions
O'Neil Museum / Blas Aguilar Adobe
City of San Juan Capistrano description of
two historic structures: The O'Neil Museum is
inside one of the first homes built in the city
the Bolas Aguilar Adobe, built in the 1794.
The Ecology Center
Educational center offering hands-on activities
to teach practial environmental solutions at the
household and community level.
Located at 32701 Alipaz Street in San Juan Capistrano.
For more informatio call 949-443-4223.
ZOOMARS Petting Zoo
Children's petting that also has a miniature train
ride, pony rides, a panning for gold activity,
and a playground. Available for individual visits
and also for or birthday parties and other special events.
Attractions and activities are targeted to pre-school age children
but everyone is welcome. Located at 31791 Los Rios Street
in San Juan Capistrano. For more information
call 949-831-6550.
