Mission San Juan Capistrano, California, United States
4.5 (1.603 reviews) Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Ranking #1 in Orange County Speciality Museums
Stunning and relaxing
Famous for the Annual Return of the Swallows, Mission San Juan Capistrano, historic landmark, museum and gardens, welcomes over 300,000 visitors each year. Enjoy exhibits featuring historic and religious artifacts, rare paintings, and more. Experience the tradition of bell ringing daily honoring the legacy of Saint Junipero Serra, who founded the Mission in 1776. Visit the Serra Chapel, California’s only chapel still standing where Saint Serra celebrated Mass and the Eucharist has been celebrated daily. Today, it is a monument to California’s multi-cultural history, embracing its Native American, Spanish, Mexican and European heritage. Enhance your visit with our multi-language Audio Tour available in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian. SEASONAL INFORMATION: Celebrate the holidays at Capistrano Lights on select days from December 4 through December 30 for daytime admission to the Mission and an evening of holiday programming and fun. Purchase tickets at CapistranoLights.com
Address
26801 Old Mission Road, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Mobile
Website
http://www.missionsjc.com/
Working hours
Monday :
Tuesday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Current local date and time now
Saturday, May 11, 2024, 5:57
User Ratings
4.5 based on (1.603 reviews)
Reviews
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5eoftcl 5:00 PM Sep 13, 2020
Great Bargain
Group discount, $45 for a group of 4 (adults ok). Unlike family discounts which typically group of 4 is 2 adults and 2 children. We are seniors, so 4 adults works great. You can go with another couple, or take my 87 years old Mom, who only can visit a few of the display at a time. We can visit often without buying tickets for each visit, until she can complete the entire area. I can also brings my adult children who typically don't spend money to see Old Missions.
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4phvi2617 5:00 PM Jul 25, 2022
Jewel of the Missions
Mission San Juan Capistrano was founded in 1776 as the seventh California mission, and contains the last remaining chapel where Fr. Serra is known to have celebrated mass. Also notable are the ruins of the Great Stone Church, which mostly collapsed during an earthquake in 1812. Most missions I've visited are rather rustic, but Capistrano is quite polished, with it's picturesque gardens and art collection. In a way, it almost seems closer to a small theme park than a historical site. Even so, there is still a lot of history here, with several small exhibits and various artifacts.
