Guidebook for San Juan Capistrano
Essentials
Lots of businesses here: Irvine Ranch Supermarket, Polo dry cleaner, Senor Barbers ay Marbella, 4 great restaurants and a great hair salon, Eli Alexander (ask for Jason Grijalva).
Marbella Farmers Market
31109 Rancho Viejo RdLots of businesses here: Irvine Ranch Supermarket, Polo dry cleaner, Senor Barbers ay Marbella, 4 great restaurants and a great hair salon, Eli Alexander (ask for Jason Grijalva).
Everything Else
Visit the Mission in San Juan Capistrano, Petting Zoo behind the train tracks, Great restaurants and shopping and Cinapolis Luxury Cinema. Los Rios St: Ramos House Café’ (great for breakfast and lunch), Sundried Tomato, Cedar Creek Inn, Ruby’s Diner (kids type restaurant), Hennesy’s Tavern (Irish). Head south on Rancho Viejo and just down the road past Junipero Serra, is Sol Agave, Best Organic Mexican food, Pascal (French Cuisine) and across Ortega, Bad to the Bone Barbecue, Sushi Tai. The Amtrak Train is located downtown also, and is a stress free way to visit San Diego or LA, link to schedule: http://transitguide.co/gem/1/?gclid=1&query=train+station+in+san+juan+capistrano
7 locals recommend
Los Rios Street Historic District
31831 Los Rios StVisit the Mission in San Juan Capistrano, Petting Zoo behind the train tracks, Great restaurants and shopping and Cinapolis Luxury Cinema. Los Rios St: Ramos House Café’ (great for breakfast and lunch), Sundried Tomato, Cedar Creek Inn, Ruby’s Diner (kids type restaurant), Hennesy’s Tavern (Irish). Head south on Rancho Viejo and just down the road past Junipero Serra, is Sol Agave, Best Organic Mexican food, Pascal (French Cuisine) and across Ortega, Bad to the Bone Barbecue, Sushi Tai. The Amtrak Train is located downtown also, and is a stress free way to visit San Diego or LA, link to schedule: http://transitguide.co/gem/1/?gclid=1&query=train+station+in+san+juan+capistrano
Doheny Beach in Dana Point is the closest beach and kid friendly with lots of shoreline. Dana Point Harbor is fun to tour, and whale watching season is awesome! Restaurants: Salt Creek Grille, The Chart House (great views), Two Left Forks, Harbor Grill in the harbor, Jimmy’s Famous American Tavern, Mahe, The Brig
94 locals recommend
Doheny State Beach
Doheny Beach in Dana Point is the closest beach and kid friendly with lots of shoreline. Dana Point Harbor is fun to tour, and whale watching season is awesome! Restaurants: Salt Creek Grille, The Chart House (great views), Two Left Forks, Harbor Grill in the harbor, Jimmy’s Famous American Tavern, Mahe, The Brig
Arts & Culture
Great for art galleries, shopping, dining. Main beach is small, and watch out for high tide (many people go to sit on the beach at lunch and get a quick dousing if they are not careful!) This beach is dog friendly except during peak season. The beach is next to lots of great restaurants: Selanne Steak Tavern, The Rooftop Lounge, Splashes, Watermarc, Carmelita’s, Driftwood, The Deck, Slapfish, Oak, Las Brisas, Ristorante Rumari
844 locals recommend
Laguna Beach
Great for art galleries, shopping, dining. Main beach is small, and watch out for high tide (many people go to sit on the beach at lunch and get a quick dousing if they are not careful!) This beach is dog friendly except during peak season. The beach is next to lots of great restaurants: Selanne Steak Tavern, The Rooftop Lounge, Splashes, Watermarc, Carmelita’s, Driftwood, The Deck, Slapfish, Oak, Las Brisas, Ristorante Rumari
Seasonal amazing local artists. Pageant of the Masters is also worth seeing.
91 locals recommend
Sawdust Art Festival
935 Laguna Canyon RdSeasonal amazing local artists. Pageant of the Masters is also worth seeing.
Parks & Nature
The tidepools are great for little ones, the Institute is interesting and there is a small beach next door. You can also access the harbor with lots of restaurants and cool shops.
40 locals recommend
Ocean Institute
24200 Dana Point Harbor DrThe tidepools are great for little ones, the Institute is interesting and there is a small beach next door. You can also access the harbor with lots of restaurants and cool shops.
Shopping
Also downtown San Clemente has great local shops, boutiques, great dining spots are Nick’s, South of Nick’s (Mexican), Vine, The Cellar and Iva Lee’s (Cajun/creole) with live entertainment.
The Shops at Mission Viejo are one exit north (Crown Valley)and is the largest indoor mall near us.
88 locals recommend
Outlets at San Clemente
101 W Avenida Vista HermosaAlso downtown San Clemente has great local shops, boutiques, great dining spots are Nick’s, South of Nick’s (Mexican), Vine, The Cellar and Iva Lee’s (Cajun/creole) with live entertainment.
The Shops at Mission Viejo are one exit north (Crown Valley)and is the largest indoor mall near us.
The Shops At Mission Viejo
Shops At Mission ViejoDrinks & Nightlife
Wineworks For Everyone
26342 Oso PkwyAlso Dublin Four is located next to Wineworks, great fun, small and cozy.
Whale watching, Captain Dave's 24440 Dana Point Harbor Dr, Dana Point · (949) 488-2828, Open 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Great shops and dining!
167 locals recommend
Dana Point Harbor
Whale watching, Captain Dave's 24440 Dana Point Harbor Dr, Dana Point · (949) 488-2828, Open 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Great shops and dining!
Sightseeing
One of the oldest missions in California and a great gift shop.
167 locals recommend
Mission San Juan Capistrano
26801 Ortega HwyOne of the oldest missions in California and a great gift shop.