Mission San Juan Capistrano
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Mission San Juan Capistrano is a landmark and a museum. This historic destination has even been referred to as the “Birthplace of Orange County.” It’s the seventh of 21 missions statewide, named after an Italian saint, San Giovanni di Capistrano.
The mission was founded more than two hundred years ago by Junipero Serra Nov. 1, 1776, as the seventh of the 21 missions statewide in California. Over 300,000 people each year visit this historic site – where in addition to several artifacts to view and interactive activities to explore, they will find a chapel still standing where Saint Serra once celebrated Mass.
This mission was originally built as a self-sufficient community by Spanish Padres and Native Americans. Today, visitors can explore a range of accessible educational opportunities on-site.
- Nearest Station
- San Juan Capistrano
- Address
- 26801 Ortega Hwy
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 - Phone
- (949) 234-1300
- Website
- https://www.missionsjc.com/
Board train to San Juan Capistrano station
Head south on Camino Capistrano
Turn right on Verdugo St
Turn left on Los Rios St to arrive at Mission San Juan Capistrano
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