Mission San Juan Capistrano

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• Graciela Cornell★★★★★

  A visit to Mission San Juan Capistrano is truly special. The mission is incredibly well preserved, with so many fascinating artifacts and relics to explore—it really brings history to life. The grounds are absolutely stunning. There are vibrant blooms everywhere, from succulents to rose bushes, creating a peaceful and colorful atmosphere. It also attracts a lot of wildlife, which adds to the charm and makes the experience feel even more serene. They have a lovely little gift shop and even a vegetable garden, which adds a nice touch to the visit. This is a perfect spot for special occasion photography or even a meaningful school field trip.

  2 months ago

• Daniel J★★★★★

  The Experience & History: This is a perfect stop on the way to Laguna Beach. ​Historical Significance: This is a stunning historical building that has been around since 1776 (currently celebrating 250 years). ​Atmosphere: The mission buildings are historic and very well maintained. It is a very calm, family-friendly area that is great for walking around and taking photos. ​Tours: A great touch is that they provide a self-guide program in several languages, making the history very accessible to everyone. ​Logistics: ​Admission: I paid $18 per person, which is well worth it to explore and help preserve the grounds. ​Parking: Be aware that street parking is limited directly in front, but it is easily walkable to public parking lots nearby. ​Verdict: A beautifully preserved piece of California history. I definitely recommend stopping by!

  4 months ago

• The Asheville Googlist★★★★★

  History comes to life at this lovingly restored Spanish fort, one of a few presidios scattered around Cali. - The audio tour is worthwhile, adding interest and depth to your visit. - The grounds are gorgeous and the Serra chapel is lovely. You can also explore a shrine to St. Peregrine, the patron saint of cancer patients. - I’d wanted to visit for years and was fortunate to finally get the chance. Absolutely worth the wait.

  3 months ago

• Virginia VB★★★★★

  Beautiful place to visit, definitely worth seeing when in San Juan Capistrano. They offer these handheld audio tours but we ended up not doing that and watched the 10 min film they offer about the Mission instead. I found it a bit of a hassle to hold something in my ear as I tour. Better yet, I recommend learning about the Mission before going!

  5 months ago

• Alex Rangel★★★★★

  Excellently preserved historical site, and very educational. I didnt partake in the audio tour option, but the fact that it was there, along with the many stations to use it on, show that it is used well. Got to see some students on site - glad to see the child education still goes strong, even after my personal elementary education visited here decades ago. Somewhat related, the gift store on site could use more history books related to the mission, and the colonization period. Not a miss, for sure, but would have been a bonus for history enthusiasts such as myself.

  2 months ago

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