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Mission San Juan Capistrano

San Juan Capistrano, CA

History

Founded in 1776, the mission has adobe courtyards, gardens and the ruins of a stone church brought down by an earthquake in 1812. There is an admission fee; park in the public lots near the train station.

Nearest town
San Juan Capistrano, CA
Category
History & culture
GPS
33.5020, -117.6627

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

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