There is much to do in and around San Juan Capistrano. Take a trip back in time with a walk through Mission San Juan Capistrano. Try out the self-guided walking tour of San Juan's historic down town and Los Rios Historic District. Shop and dine in the many unique shops and restaurants throughout the area. Or enjoy the Pacific Ocean with a visit to the Dana Point Harbor, San Clemente Pier, or one of the beautiful beaches that line south Orange County. The climate, history, attractions, and amenities of the area will truly allow you to go back in time.

Public schools within the City of San Juan Capistrano are administered by the Capistrano Unified School District, with its headquarters located at 32972 Calle Perfecto in San Juan Capistrano, 949-489-7000. For assistance in finding the school for your neighborhood, visit the Capistrano Unified School District School Locator.
 

Private Schools in San Juan Capistrano:

• Capistrano Valley Christian School

• Community Presbyterian Pre-School

• JSerra Catholic High School

• Rancho Capistrano Christian School

• Saddleback Valley Christian School

• St. Margaret's Episcopal School

• Stonebridge Day School

• Stoneybrooke Christian School

• The Mission Parish (Catholic) School

Nearby Colleges

• Saddleback College in Mission Viejo

• University of California at Irvine

• California State University, Fullerton

• California State University, San Marcos

• Chapman University in Orange

• Concordia University in Irvine

Dana Point Harbor and Salt Creek Beach Park are located in nearby Dana Point. Other popular beaches in the area include Doheny, San Clemente, and San Onofre state beaches and a number of city and county beaches.
 

The City's downtown and 30 other commercial areas offer a wide variety of shopping opportunities, from beautiful jewelry and Indian blankets to hardware, cars, and groceries.

Antiques
Spend the day shopping for antiques in San Juan Capistrano. Antique Row is notable for its collection of many shops. Additional antique stores are also located throughout the downtown area.