If you're here because you want to visit Mission San Juan Capistrano, you may want to read up on its history first, take a look at some pictures or just get the location which is below.
If you're looking for background material for a California Fourth Grade report, use this page and the mission history. If you're building a model for your project, check out the layout and floor plan and take a look at the pictures. If you need some help, try the model-building books and resources.
Interesting Facts about Mission San Juan Capistrano
- Mission San Juan Capistrano is the only one to be founded twice
- The swallows return to Mission San Juan Capistrano every year around March 19
- Mission San Juan Capistrano is sometimes called "Jewel of the Missions" because of its beauty
- The small chapel at Mission San Juan Capistrano is the only place still standing in California where Father Serra said mass
Mission San Juan Capistrano Timeline
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1775 - First founded Mission San Juan Capistrano
1776 - Re-founded by Father Serra
1797 - New church started
1806 - New church completed
1811 - Most successful year at Mission San Juan Capistrano
1812 - Population of neophytes: 1,361
1812 - Earthquake destroys church, kills 40
1835 - secularized
1849 - Gold Rush
1850 - California statehood
1863 - Mission San Juan Capistrano returned to Catholic church
Where Is Mission San Juan Capistrano Located?
Mission San Juan Capistrano is located in southern Orange County, 3 blocks west of I-5 on Ortega Highway. Exit the freeway and turn west onto Ortega Highway. Mission San Juan Capistrano is straight ahead 2 1/2 blocks.Mission San Juan Capistrano
Ortega Highway at Camino Capistrano
San Juan Capistrano CA
Mission Website and current hours
