Location: San Juan Capistrano
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8 Nature & Parks in San Juan Capistrano That You Shouldn't Miss
San Juan Capistrano is an easy day trip from Los Angeles and Orange County, by Amtrak train or freeway. Tours of the Mission buildings and gardens include the ruins of the 1797 Great Stone Church, destination for the legendary swallows of Capistrano. The Los Rios Historic District has buildings open to the public, such as the 1881 Ramos House Café and the1794 Montanez Adobe. Zoomars Petting Zoo is a kid-friendly attraction in the district adjacent to the train depot. The attractive town center has interesting galleries, antique stores, shops and restaurants.
Restaurants in San Juan Capistrano
1. Los Rios Park
2. Zoomars at River Street Ranch
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 160 reviews
We're one of a kind and hay bales of fun. We're good times, friendly animals and the happiest folks you'll ever meet. For the past 30 years our little zoo has charmed more than three million visitors
Reviewed By viago1 - San Juan Capistrano, United States
Old San Juan Capistrano is such a beautiful quiet place and the weather seems almost perfect for a family outing we use to take the kids to the petting zoo and did we have fun kids went crazy feeding the animals . The whole town is so lovely with trees and trails and low density buildings you can walk around to all the near by sites and the old mission is close . love this town .
3. Ronald W. Caspers Wilderness Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By Lanjohns - Tucson, United States
Even if it's cold, you can get outdoors at Caspers Wilderness Park. There's so much: camping, hiking, walking, playground, kid activities, visitor's center, historic farm sites. Lots of acreage and many different hiking and walking trails take you and your family through riverine, desert, and foothills terrain. Most paths are flat, but read hiking descriptions, because there are a few 100' or 200' elevation trails. See the visitors' center and climb the overlook platform to see far and wide. Exhibits tell about local plants and animals. The kids' playground is a favorite among my young friends. There are buried fossils to find, too! Not to mention trees with low limbs and bent trunks that are perfect for beginning tree climbers. The campground is well maintained and as of 2017 still includes a shower house. Campsites are under trees, alongside a dry river gulch, and in a gentle valley. There's a windmill and some corrals to discover that prompt the memory of days before electricity and city water. This is a county-owned park with reasonable fees for day use and camping. It's a good idea to reserve a campsite you love if you'll stay over a spring or fall weekend, but most nights have some site availability for walk-ins, especially early in the day. Staff is friendly and helpful. This is both a bit inland and at a low altitude, so can be warm during hot days and nights.
4. Mission Bell Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
