Historic Downtown and Accommodations
Mission San Juan Capistrano is located in the heart of historic downtown San Juan Capistrano, within walking distance to shops, restaurants, and the train station – a perfect destination for all ages! After you visit the Mission, shop, dine, tour and explore all that our downtown has to offer. Stay a little longer and book a room at one of our local hotels: Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano – Autograph Collection, Best Western Capistrano Inn or Residence Inn by Marriott Dana Point, San Juan Capistrano.
The historic districts are home to unique historic assets, a notable Native American history, the Legend of the Swallows, a historic train depot, an equestrian heritage, a renowned library and many outstanding community curated adobes and historic buildings. The culture is strengthened with festivals, concerts and art shows — all within walking distance from one another.
Accommodations
Shop
DOWNTOWN
Mission Promenade
(Featuring fine shops, dining, beauty and health series in a historic plaza)
Ferris Kelly Building, circa 1920s
Camino Capistrano & Old Mission Road
Atmosphere Atelier
Buckley & Co Jewelry ~ Coming Soon
Brush Salon
Chicos
Lidia House
Mission Fine Art Gallery
Mission Store
(A Landmark Experience)
26801 Old Mission Road
(949) 234-1318
missionsjc.com/mission-store
Dine & Wine
DOWNTOWN
3:16 Bakery Shop
26762 Verdugo St, Ste. A
(949) 218-6060
facebook.com/316BakeryShop
Bloom Restaurant + Bar
31760 Old Mission Road Suite A
(949) 503-2654
bloomsanjuancapistrano.com
Cafe at the Mission
26907 Old Mission Rd
(949) 503-5722
innatthemissionsjc.com
El Adobe de Capistrano
Mexican Steakhouse
Miguel Yorba Adobe, circa 1797
31891 Camino Capistrano
(949) 493-1163
eladobedecapistrano.com
Ellie’s Table, Egan House
31892 Camino Capistrano
(949) 558-5310
elliestable.com
FKN Bread
31760 Camino Capistrano Suite B
fknbread.com
Mission Promenade
(Featuring several dining choices)
Ferris Kelly Building, circa 1920s
Camino Capistrano & Old Mission Road
Rancho Capistrano Winery
Vaquero West Building, circa 1938
26755 Verdugo St, #100
(949) 481-6682
ranchocapistranowinery.com
Selma’s Chicago Pizzeria & Tap Room
31781 Camino Capistrano #201
(949) 429-3599
selmaspizza.com
Taqueria El Campeon
31921 Camino Capistrano
(949) 489-4078
elcampeoninc.com
Tavern at the Mission
26860 Old Mission Road
(949) 240-2229
www.tavernatthemission.com
Trevor’s at the Tracks
Capistrano Depot, circa 1894
26701 Verdugo St, Ste. A
(949) 493-9593
trevorsatthetracks.com
Tspoons
31770 Camino Capistrano Suite D
San Juan Capistrano
(949) 218-5218
tspoons.com
Ysidora Restaurant and Lounge
26907 Old Mission Road
(949) 503-5720
ysidora.com
VISIT RESTAURANTS IN RIVER STREET
Nom
31856 Paseo Adelanto, Ste 109
(949) 848-2789
order.nom.cafe
Tour
San Juan Capistrano Historical Society Tour Los Rios
SATURDAYS AT 1 P.M.
The Walking Tour visits Los Rios Street, including the four buildings on the Historical Society’s grounds.
Duration: 45 Minutes
Location: Train Depot on Verdugo Street
Reservations: No reservations required. Private tours are available by appointment for groups of 5 or more. For more information or to make an appointment, please email info@sjchistory.org or call (949) 493-8444.
Donations gratefully appreciated. Proceeds go towards preservation and the Montanez Adobe Museum.
Discover
Mission San Juan Capistrano
Historic Chapel, Landmark & Museum
Founded 1776
Open Tuesday through Sunday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Mission San Juan Capistrano, California Landmark #200, is the “Jewel of the Missions” and hosts one-of-a-kind artifacts, treasures, and paintings, original adobe buildings, Serra Chapel, world-famous swallows, and the Ruins of the Great Stone Church.
26801 Old Mission Road
(949) 234-1300
missionsjc.com
O’Neill Museum
Garcia/Pryor House, circa 1870
Home to San Juan Capistrano Historical Society
Open: Wednesday – Sunday
9 a.m. – 12 p.m., 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
The San Juan Capistrano Historical Society is the headquarters for archives of photographs, books, documents, maps, genealogical records, oral histories, and much more.
31831 Los Rios Street
(949) 493-8444
sjchistoricalsociety.com
San Juan Hills Golf Club
32120 San Juan Creek Road
(949) 493-1167
sanjuanhillsgolf.com
2025-2026 Community Calendar Highlights
SEPTEMBER
Mission San Juan Capistrano’s Patriots Day Historic Bell Ringing
Thursday, September 11 · 10:00 a.m
26801 Old Mission Road
missionsjc.com/events
Mission San Juan Capistrano’s Romance of the Mission Benefit Gala
Friday, September 12 · 6:00 p.m
Grounds Closed to Public
26801 Old Mission Road
missionsjc.com/gala
Mission San Juan Capistrano’s Constitution Day Historic Bell Ringing
Wednesday, September 17 · 1:00 p.m
26801 Old Mission Road
missionsjc.com/events
OCTOBER
Mission San Juan Capistrano’s Dia de los Muertos Altar
October 1 – November 2
26801 Old Mission Road
missionsjc.com/events
Mission San Juan Capistrano’s Indigenous People’s Day Historic Bell Ringing
Tuesday, October 14 · 10:00 a.m
26801 Old Mission Road
missionsjc.com/events
San Juan Capistrano Historical Society’s Ghost & Legends Tour
October 24 – October 25
Los Rios Historic District
31831 Los Rios Street
sjcghosttour.com
NOVEMBER
Mission San Juan Capistrano’s Founder’s Day Historic Bell Ringing
Saturday, November 1 · 10:00 a.m
26801 Old Mission Road
missionsjc.com/events
Veterans Day at the Mission
Thursday, November 11 · 10:00 a.m – 4:00 p.m.
26801 Old Mission Road
missionsjc.com/events
DECEMBER
City of San Juan Capistrano’s Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Saturday, December 6 · 5:45 p.m
31852 El Camino Real
sanjuancapistrano.org
Mission San Juan Capistrano’s Capistrano Lights: Mission in Lights (Ticketed Event)
OPENING NIGHT: December 19 · 10:00 a.m – 7:00 p.m.
December 20 – December 23 · 10:00 a.m – 7:00 p.m.
December 26 – December 30 · 10:00 a.m – 7:00 p.m.
Extended Hours and Programming
26801 Old Mission Road
CapistranoLights.com
JANUARY
New Year’s Day at the Mission
Thursday, January 1 · 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
26801 Old Mission Road
missionsjc.com/events
Martin Luther King Jr. Day at the Mission
Monday, January 19 · 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
26801 Old Mission Road
missionsjc.com/events
FEBRUARY
Presidents’ Day at the Mission
Monday, February 16 · 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
26801 Old Mission Road
missionsjc.com/events
MARCH
Ash Wednesday at the Mission
Wednesday, March 4 · 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
26801 Old Mission Road
missionsjc.com/events
Mission San Juan Capistrano’s St. Joseph’s Day & Return of the Swallows Celebration
Thursday, March 19 · 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
26801 Old Mission Road
www.missionsjc.com/swallows
Annual Swallows Day Parade Presented by the Fiesta Association
Saturday, March 21 · 11:00 a.m.
swallowsparade.com
APRIL
Good Friday at the Mission
Friday, April 3 · 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
26801 Old Mission Road
missionsjc.com/events
Easter Sunday at the Mission
Sunday, April 5 · 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
26801 Old Mission Road
missionsjc.com/events
Mission San Juan Capistrano’s Earth Day Celebration
Wednesday, April 22 · 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
26801 Old Mission Road
missionsjc.com/earth-day-celebration
MAY
Mother’s Day at the Mission
Sunday, May 10 · 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
26801 Old Mission Road
missionsjc.com/events
Homefront America’s Field of Honor at the Mission
May 19 – May 25
26801 Old Mission Road
missionsjc.com/events
Memorial Day at the Mission
Monday, May 25 · 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
26801 Old Mission Road
missionsjc.com/events
JUNE
Father’s Day at the Mission
Saturday, June 21 · 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
26801 Old Mission Road
missionsjc.com/events
Mission San Juan Capistrano’s Music Under the Stars Summer Concert Fundraising Series (Separate Ticket)
Saturday, June 27 · 5:15 – 9:30 p.m.
26801 Old Mission Road
www.missionsjc.com/music
JULY
Mission San Juan Capistrano’s Feast of Saint Junipero Serra Historic Bell Ringing
Wednesday, July 1 · 10:00 a.m.
26801 Old Mission Road
missionsjc.com/events
Independence Day at the Mission
Saturday, July 4 · 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
26801 Old Mission Road
missionsjc.com/events
Mission San Juan Capistrano’s Music Under the Stars Summer Concert Fundraising Series (Separate Ticket)
Saturday, July 11 · 5:15 – 9:30 p.m.
26801 Old Mission Road
missionsjc.com/music
Mission San Juan Capistrano’s Music Under the Stars Summer Concert Fundraising Series (Separate Ticket)
Saturday, July 25 · 5:15 – 9:30 p.m.
26801 Old Mission Road
missionsjc.com/music
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