Mission San Juan Capistrano
Mission San Juan Capistrano, the Birthplace of Orange County, was founded more than two hundred years ago. Today it is a monument to California' multi-cultural history, embracing its Native American, Spanish, Mexican and European heritage.

Ortega Hwy and El Camino Real
(949) 2234-1300

Camino Real Playhouse
Year round theatrical productions including Shakespeare in the Park in the summer

1776 el Camino real
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 489-8082

Ronald W. Caspers Wilderness Park
An 8,000 acre protected wilderness preserve nestled among the river terraces and sandstone canyons of the western coastal Santa Ana Mountains. The park has campgrounds, restrooms and showers, picnic areas, an equestrian campground, hiking and equestrian trails and a future visitor center will offer the park user an insight into the park's history, wildlife and plant life.

33401 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

(949) 923-2210

Cleveland National Forest - Camping and Hiking
Ortega Highway winds up through the Trabuco Ranger District of the Cleveland National Forest.

Along this highway are beautiful hiking trails, campgrounds and scenic stops.

Highway 74

Zoomars Petting Zoo & Bird Park
31791 Los Rios Street
San Juan Capistrano, CA
949/831-6550

ZOOMARS is home to hundreds of friendly animals to feed, pet, love and learn from. There are goats, emus, llamas, donkeys, alpacas, sheep, geese, ducks, guinea pigs and a bunny patch. After petting the animals, youngsters can saddle up for a pony ride or hop aboard the miniature train. At the front of the property is the century-old Olivares House, listed on the National Registry. Behind it sits an 1890’s bathhouse and picnic area available for birthday parties or family gatherings.