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Overview
San Juan Capistrano is a charming city located in Orange County, California. Known for its rich history and Spanish influence, the area showcases a unique blend of heritage and natural beauty. The city is home to a well-preserved mission, picturesque landscapes, and a vibrant downtown area.
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When to visit
The best time to visit San Juan Capistrano is during the spring and fall seasons, when the weather is pleasant and the city is less crowded. Springtime brings an explosion of color with blooming flowers and trees, while autumn offers mild temperatures and fewer tourists. However, the city can be enjoyed year-round due to its consistently mild Mediterranean climate.
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Reasons to Visit
There are several compelling reasons to visit San Juan Capistrano. History enthusiasts can explore the iconic Mission San Juan Capistrano, which was founded in 1776 and provides insight into the region's colonial past. Nature lovers can enjoy the scenic beauty of the nearby San Juan Creek and the surrounding countryside. The city also offers an array of shops, restaurants, and art galleries, making it an ideal destination for those seeking cultural experiences. Plus, the sunny climate and mild temperatures throughout the year make it a great place for outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, and beach outings.
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Nearby Attractions
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Mission San Juan Capistrano
One of the most historically significant missions in California, Mission San Juan Capistrano showcases stunning architecture and beautiful gardens. Visitors can learn about the region's colonial history and explore the exhibits and artifacts on display.
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San Juan Creek
San Juan Creek is a scenic waterway that runs through the city, offering picturesque views and opportunities for outdoor activities such as kayaking, fishing, and hiking along its banks.
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Downtown San Juan Capistrano
The downtown area of San Juan Capistrano is a charming and vibrant district, filled with shops, restaurants, and art galleries. Visitors can stroll through the streets, indulge in delicious cuisine, and discover unique souvenirs and local artwork.
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Hotels
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Best Western Capistrano Inn
- Make yourself at home in one of the 108 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and flat-screen televisions are provid Next available price is 218.49 on Sept. 13, 2025.
Best Western Capistrano Inn
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Best Western Plus Dana Point Inn-by-the-sea
- Make yourself at home in one of the 28 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Plasma televisions with cable programmi Next available price is 131.05 on Sept. 15, 2025.
Best Western Plus Dana Point Inn-by-the-sea
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Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel
- Make yourself at home in one of the 87 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and h Next available price is 127.30 on Sept. 15, 2025.
Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel
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Blue Whale Inn Pet and Kid Friendly Unit C
- Close to both San Clemente City Beach and North Beach, Blue Whale Inn Pet and Kid Friendly Unit C is located in San Clemente and has a hot tub and garden. Featuring free shuttle service, this property Next available price is on .
Blue Whale Inn Pet and Kid Friendly Unit C
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Blue Whale Inn San Clemente Charmer Unit A
- Located in San Clemente in the California region, Blue Whale Inn San Clemente Charmer Unit A features a patio. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The propert Next available price is on .
Blue Whale Inn San Clemente Charmer Unit A
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Blue Whale Inn San Clemente Jewel Unit D
- Set 200 metres from San Clemente City Beach, 1.8 km from North Beach and 42 km from Fashion Island, Blue Whale Inn San Clemente Jewel Unit D offers accommodation situated in San Clemente. Guests can b Next available price is on .
Blue Whale Inn San Clemente Jewel Unit D
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Blue Whale Inn San Clemente Retreat Unit E
- Set 200 metres from San Clemente City Beach, 1.8 km from North Beach and 42 km from Fashion Island, Blue Whale Inn San Clemente Retreat Unit E offers accommodation situated in San Clemente. Guests can Next available price is on .
Blue Whale Inn San Clemente Retreat Unit E
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Capistrano Surfside Inn
- Make yourself at home in one of the 37 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and ovens. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Flat-screen televisi Next available price is on .
Capistrano Surfside Inn
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El Caminante Bar & Bungalows
- Facing the beachfront, El Caminante Bar & Bungalows offers 4-star accommodation in Capistrano Beach and has free bikes, restaurant and bar. Boasting a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides g Next available price is on .
El Caminante Bar & Bungalows
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Fairfield Inn by Marriott Mission Viejo / Orange County
- Stay in one of 146 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have h Next available price is 141.55 on Sept. 13, 2025.
Fairfield Inn by Marriott Mission Viejo / Orange County
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Hampton Inn & Suites Mission Viejo
- Make yourself at home in one of the 101 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable progr Next available price is 245.10 on Sept. 13, 2025.
Hampton Inn & Suites Mission Viejo
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Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach
- Make yourself at home in one of the 198 guestrooms featuring microwaves. Your bed comes with premium bedding, and all rooms are furnished with double sofa beds. Wireless internet access (surcharge) ke Next available price is 311.60 on Sept. 13, 2025.
Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach
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Hilton Vacation Club Riviera Beach & Shores
- Featuring an outdoor pool and a fitness centre, Riviera Shores Resort is located in Capistrano Beach.
A TV and a balcony with BBQ facilities are provided in each room at Riviera Shores Resort. The li Next available price is on .
Hilton Vacation Club Riviera Beach & Shores
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Holiday Inn Express San Clemente N – Beach Area, an IHG Hotel
- Make yourself at home in one of the 110 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keep Next available price is 236.55 on Sept. 13, 2025.
Holiday Inn Express San Clemente N – Beach Area, an IHG Hotel
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Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano, Autograph Collection by Marriott
- Make yourself at home in one of the 125 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your e Next available price is on .
Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano, Autograph Collection by Marriott
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Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort and Spa
- Make yourself at home in one of the 378 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and espresso makers. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. 55-inch LED televis Next available price is 778.05 on Sept. 13, 2025.
Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort and Spa
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Laguna Inn & Suites
- Make yourself at home in one of the 33 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment Next available price is on .
Laguna Inn & Suites
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Montage Laguna Beach
- Make yourself at home in one of the 258 air-conditioned rooms featuring iPod docking stations and LCD televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Rooms have Next available price is on .
Montage Laguna Beach
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New: Signature 2BR In #1 San Clemente Neighborhood - Blocks From Ocean
- Make yourself comfortable in this individually decorated apartment, featuring a kitchen with an oven and a stovetop. The apartment has a pillowtop bed. There's a private furnished patio. Cable program Next available price is on .
New: Signature 2BR In #1 San Clemente Neighborhood - Blocks From Ocean
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North Beach Villa
- Stay in one of 3 guestrooms featuring Smart televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available Next available price is on .
North Beach Villa
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OCLuxeBnB Private Resort Living Minutes from Beach
- Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, mountain view and a patio, OCLuxeBnB Private Resort Living Minutes from Beach is located in Laguna Hills. The property features pool and ga Next available price is on .
OCLuxeBnB Private Resort Living Minutes from Beach
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Patriots Boutique Motel
- Make yourself at home in one of the 15 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is a Next available price is on .
Patriots Boutique Motel
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Residence Inn by Marriott Dana Point San Juan Capistrano
- Make yourself at home in one of the 130 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops. Your bed comes with premium bedding, and all rooms are furnished Next available price is 379.05 on Sept. 13, 2025.
Residence Inn by Marriott Dana Point San Juan Capistrano
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Riviera Beach & Shores Resorts
- Make yourself at home in one of the 130 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences Next available price is 175.75 on Sept. 14, 2025.
Riviera Beach & Shores Resorts
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Rodeway Inn San Clemente Beach
- Make yourself at home in one of the 43 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is avai Next available price is on .
Rodeway Inn San Clemente Beach
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Rodeway Inn San Clemente Beach
- Walk to the ocean from our quaint Rodeway Inn located near California’s picturesque San Clemente Pier and Beach. This San Clemente, CA hotel offers easy access to nearby attractions like world famous Next available price is on .
Rodeway Inn San Clemente Beach
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The Hills Hotel, an IHG Hotel
- Located off Interstate 5 in the heart of Laguna Hills, our newly renovated hotel is the perfect gateway to Southern California's top attractions. Less than 10 miles from Laguna Beach, the Irvine Spect Next available price is on .
The Hills Hotel, an IHG Hotel
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The Ranch at Laguna Beach
- Make yourself at home in one of the 97 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Next available price is 455.57 on Sept. 14, 2025.
The Ranch at Laguna Beach
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The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
- Make yourself at home in one of the 396 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and Smart televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios Next available price is 1471.55 on Sept. 13, 2025.
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
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Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club
- Make yourself at home in one of the 400 guestrooms featuring minibars and Smart televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Private ba Next available price is 760.00 on Sept. 14, 2025.
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club