Famous for the Annual Return of the Swallows, Mission San Juan Capistrano is the “Jewel of the California Missions” and welcomes over 300,000 visitors each year. Hosts one-of-a-kind ... Visit the newly conserved Serra Chapel, the only standing church where Father Serra is known to have said Mass. read more
San Juan Capistrano is mainly known for two things. The mission there, and the Swallows Day Parade which we have to welcome the Swallows back from their migration. Other than that, the city itself is a quaint Hispanic community that has a very Home-y vibe, and a sort of an old world feel. read more
San Juan Capistrano is the site of a Catholic mission for which it is named, Mission San Juan Capistrano. When the Mission was founded in 1776, the region was populated by the Acjachemen band of Native Americans, called Juaneños by the Spanish. read more
Mission San Juan Capistrano was the very first to feel the effects of this legislation the following year when, on August 9, 1834, Governor Figueroa issued his "Decree of Confiscation." Rancho Period (1834–1849) On November 22, 1834, commissioner Juan José Rocha formally acknowledged receipt of the Decree of Confiscation. read more