Mission San Juan Capistrano

San Juan Capistrano, United States

4.8

Closed now

20 reviews

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Description

Specialties

Special Events, Education Programs, Group Tours, Living History, Museums, Art Gallery, Garden, Artifacts, Architecture, Historic Preservation, Award-​Winning Audio Tours in English, French, German, Spanish and Vietnamese, Children’s Audio Tours, California Missions Resource Center, Family Activities, Celebration of Community, Return of the Swallows, Mariachi Festival, Music Under the Stars summer concert series, dining and dancing under the stars, Romance Gala, Koi, Culture, Group Discounts, Franciscan Hospitality, Tourism Center, Private Events Venue, Corporate Events, Donor Events, Member Events, Membership, Customer Service, Early California History, Serra Chapel Mass, music and dance performances, art receptions, festivals, podcasts, teachers’ guides, peace, tranquility, beauty, interpretation and inspiration.

History

Established in 1776.

This Mission is as old as our country.

Meet the Manager

Mechelle L.

Manager

Mechelle Lawrence-​Adams

— Named for the 1960s Beatles song

— Grew up in Seal Beach, CA

— B.A. in Political Science, Cal State Fullerton

— M.A. in Business from University of Redlands

— Executive Director since 2003

— 12 years as Economic Development Manager, City of San Juan Capistrano

— Is the Mission’s first female administrator in 227 years

— One of the «Hottest 25 People in Orange County» by OC Metro Magazine

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«Enchanting courtyard space! They also host wedding receptions.»

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Mechelle L. says,

«Their name means „The Swallow“ and the restaurant is in a beautiful old historic building with a lovely patio across from the Mission.»

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Mechelle L. says,

«Love their soups and salads — martinis aren’t bad either!»

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«Decadent fondue and gourmet salads right across from the Mission. Open for dinner — and now weekend lunch too!»

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Mechelle L. says,

«Mmm…bbq and a wonderful salmon dish with a fruit salsa. This place also has a great view of the ocean from their patio.»