San Juan Capistrano shares a rich historical legacy to the many who call it home. Many of the city's 34,000 residents can walk through the Mission, Historic Los Rios District and the downtown area as part of their daily lives and feel a part of the history. They feel the same adobe, old brick, and dust beneath their feet that the previous generations of Native American Indians, Spanish, Rancheros, European settlers, outlaws and even pirates walked upon more than 200 years ago. The Swallows Inn with all its character is still making history for its 'life in a western town' ambiance. Today San Juan Capistrano is a historic cultural center full of art, music and magic. Most every restaurant is family owned and operated treasuring memorable recipes or an American classic diner feel. Mission San Juan Capistrano is the third largest visitor attraction in Orange County. Over 500,000 visitors a year experience the beauty of this world famous Mission. Father Junipero Serra founded Mission San Juan Capistrano in 1776, which is known as the Jewel of the Missions. It is renowned for its beautiful courtyard gardens and legendary 'Return of the Swallows' on March 19th of each year. The historic downtown area features the Mission, the historic Capistrano Depot railroad station and the beautiful Los Rios Historic District. Everything is within walking distance of the Mission. Shopping, dining and entertainment opportunities abound throughout the downtown area. The City is predominantly residential, with a mix of commercial, industrial, agricultural and tourist oriented uses. It is one and one half miles from the ocean, midway between Los Angeles (62 miles away) and San Diego (65 miles away). Situated around the historic Capistrano Depot, this train town can bring you back in time instantly. The geography of San Juan Capistrano makes for a perfect climate as this little hilly valley nestled next to the ocean. The smell of the brush covered hillsides that bloom in spring with wildflowers, the changing colors of trees in fall and the many species of birds are some of the things that make San Juan Capistrano living so special. Points of Interest: Mission San Juan Capistrano, Camino Real Playhouse, Zoomars Petting Zoo, Ronald W. Caspers Wilderness Park, Capistrano Depot, O'Neil Museum, Los Rios District, Montanzez Adobe, Jones Family Mini Farm, Old Mission San Juan Capistrano, Oaks Blenheim Exhibitions, The Villas at San Juan Capistrano.

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