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San Juan Capistrano - San Juan Capistrano

San Juan Capistrano is located in South Orange Co. This is a very special town ,rich in history and beauty. Set in a valley a couple miles inland from the Pacific Ocean at Dana Point It is surrounded by green hills dotted with custom mansions set on large lots and in some places acres. It has areas that are totally upper class and yet still has lay back feel. With 60% of the town designated open space , numerous parks,miles of equestrian trails and undeveloped ridge lines it is one or the most desirable places to live in Southern California.

Intro Updated Aug 30, 2011
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Old Brick Fermentation Vat - San Juan Capistrano

California's First Vineyard Things to Do (4)

The first vineyard in California was at the Mission San Juan Capistrano The Mission Winery was built in 1783 and housed... more travel advice

Seasons Gift Shop, San Juan Capistrano - San Juan Capistrano

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Seasons is a nice seasonal decor and fine gifts shop located in the historical Egan House. Each room is filled with... more travel advice

Colorful Succulents and Cactus - San Juan Capistrano

Explore Cactus and Succulent Gardens Things to Do (4)

Most of the flowers in the SJC MIssion Gardens are not native to California. Before the Spanish introduced irrigation,... more travel advice

Lilies in the Fountain of the Apostles - San Juan Capistrano

Lilies in the fountains Things to Do (4)

At the entrance of the Mission and in the center courtyard we have beautiful fountains with lilies and koi fish. The... more travel advice

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Written Aug 30, 2011

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icunme Sep 18, 2009 at 12:46 AM

Lovely tour, Nancy - Went one year to the Swallow's fest & took that exact drive up to Laguna!! Great memories. Ahhh, the good life in San Clemente!! Bravo! Ciao bella, Carol
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Gillybob Nov 16, 2008 at 5:32 AM

Hi Nancy! Thank you SO much for my time in Dana Point and the OC - it was wonderful (all because of you)! I'm looking forward to building my own SJC page - not nearly as good as yours. Gillybob greetings
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toonsarah Mar 28, 2008 at 1:38 PM

I love this page! Your affection for this place shines through & personalises it so well. What a great scheme to protect the hills from development. And the Ramos House sounds excellent - love that Bloody Mary!
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Ewingjr98 Mar 21, 2008 at 7:52 PM

I enjoyed your page! Joe
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scottishvisitor Feb 21, 2008 at 8:48 AM

Nice page Nancy = you put your guiding skills to good use here = the mission seems dear to your heart - a nice refreshing look back!
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Nemorino Jan 23, 2008 at 11:38 AM

Me again, just coming back to read all the new tips and updates that you have added since my last visit to this page two and a half years ago. As a child in Illinois I learned about Johnny Appleseed, but not Padre Mustard Seed.
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lacole Oct 4, 2006 at 5:59 AM

Wow!!! What an amazing page you have here. My husband and I will be in California next week and I'm now looking forward to visiting San Juan Capisrano. Great tips!!! Thanks, Lacole
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KimberlyAnn Oct 1, 2006 at 12:00 PM

I like trains, I like great food, so who could go wrong at Sarduccis? The The Ramos House sounds pretty great too. Yum then the German restaurant----I think I am hungry.
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Tugboatguy Aug 11, 2006 at 12:27 PM

Aloha Nancy! Hope you are having fun in Maui. I have a new Colorado Springs page and restaurant tip for you. Can't get away from good barbeque. They do the whole pig in Maui Zowie Luaus. lol, Doug
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TheWanderingCamel Mar 7, 2006 at 2:17 PM

Great page. Being a docent here must be wonderful - lucky you! leyle