Guidebook for San Juan Capistrano
Food Scene
Love their food and patio. We visit here once or twice a week. Be sure to try their Zuni rolls and their Coconut Cake!
On Mondays Happy Hour in the bar starts at 3:30 and goes all night.
7 locals recommend
Cedar Creek Inn
26860 Ortega HwyLove their food and patio. We visit here once or twice a week. Be sure to try their Zuni rolls and their Coconut Cake!
On Mondays Happy Hour in the bar starts at 3:30 and goes all night.
El Maguey Mexican Restaurant
31481 Camino CapistranoAbsolutely the BEST Mexican food in San Juan.
Charming local coffee shop on Los Rios street. Grab a cup of joe or a latte and take a stroll through the shops and galleries on the oldest residential street in California.
17 locals recommend
Hidden House Coffee
31791 Los Rios StCharming local coffee shop on Los Rios street. Grab a cup of joe or a latte and take a stroll through the shops and galleries on the oldest residential street in California.
Located in the original Train Depot building. It has yummy food and a great patio!
19 locals recommend
Trevor's at the Tracks
26701 Verdugo StLocated in the original Train Depot building. It has yummy food and a great patio!
You've gotta try their Brussel sprouts!! Delicious! Plus they have live music on the patio most nights.
7 locals recommend
Rancho Capistrano Winery
26755 Verdugo StYou've gotta try their Brussel sprouts!! Delicious! Plus they have live music on the patio most nights.
Ramos House Cafe
31752 Los Rios StSunday Brunch
Drinks & Nightlife
Quintessential dive bar with live music, locals and decor that will keep you entertained for hours. On Friday nights show up for two-stepping, (or people watching). The bar is cash only, but they have an ATM inside.
20 locals recommend
Swallows Inn
31786 Camino CapistranoQuintessential dive bar with live music, locals and decor that will keep you entertained for hours. On Friday nights show up for two-stepping, (or people watching). The bar is cash only, but they have an ATM inside.
Sightseeing
The historic Mission is what started it all for Orange County. Beautiful gardens attract butterflies and the famous Swallows birds. There are crafts and activities for kids, concerts in the summer, and plenty of history to keep new and veteran visitors intrigued.
167 locals recommend
Mission San Juan Capistrano
26801 Ortega HwyThe historic Mission is what started it all for Orange County. Beautiful gardens attract butterflies and the famous Swallows birds. There are crafts and activities for kids, concerts in the summer, and plenty of history to keep new and veteran visitors intrigued.
Entertainment & Activities
Petting zoo and playground. Feed the animals, take a ride on the train or a pony... fun for the entire family!
13 locals recommend
ZOOMARS
31791 Los Rios StPetting zoo and playground. Feed the animals, take a ride on the train or a pony... fun for the entire family!
They have a full restaurant upstairs. You can head up there to eat or grab a glass of wine to enjoy on the balcony... our favorite secret spot to watch the sunset over San Juan.
8 locals recommend
Regency Theatres
26762 Verdugo StThey have a full restaurant upstairs. You can head up there to eat or grab a glass of wine to enjoy on the balcony... our favorite secret spot to watch the sunset over San Juan.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
32151 Camino CapistranoRalphs
28231 Crown Valley Pkwy7-Eleven
1097 Baker StGetting Around
San Juan Capistrano station
26701 Verdugo St