Mission San Juan Capistrano, the Birthplace of Orange County, was founded more than two hundred years ago as the 7th of 21 missions statewide, and one with a chapel still standing where Fr. Serra once celebrated Mass. Today it is a monument to California's multi-cultural history, embracing its Native American, Spanish, Mexican and European heritage. Originally built as a self sufficient community by Spanish Padres and Indians, the Mission was a center for agriculture, industry, education and religion.

Visitors will discover many areas of interest throughout the Mission grounds. The serenity and peace amid the 10 acres of lush gardens and cool fountains, cloistered by old adobe walls, offers visitors respite from the sights and sounds of a busy world. Visit the Serra Chapel, Padres Quarters, Industrial Area, Soldiers Barracks, Cemetery and The Great Stone Church. A welcome video plays every 11 minutes to provide visitors with an overview

For the mass schedules at
Mission San Juan Capistrano Basilica and Serra Chapel
click here
or please contact the Parish Office at (949) 234-1360

Hours

Open Daily 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas & Good Friday afternoon.
The Mission will be closed at noon on Christmas Eve.

The Mission is open on rainy days and scheduled tours will proceed as normal.

Individual Admission Prices

$9 Adult - includes free audio tour.
$8 Seniors 60+ - includes free audio tour.
$5 Children ages 4 to 11
Children ages 3 and under are admitted free.
Audio tour for children is optional for a cost of $2 per child

Memberships begin at $30.00 for free unlimited annual admission.

Tickets sold only at the Entrance
No advance tickets required

For group discount rates (fifteen people or more) please call (949) 234.1318

Directions

Mission San Juan Capistrano is located at the Corner of Ortega Highway & Camino Capistrano

Take Interstate 5 to Ortega Highway,

West one block to the entrance on the right

Free Public Parking

Mailing Address

26801 Ortega Hwy
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

(949) 234-1300 telephone
(949) 481-9895 facsimile

The Mission is a registered Historic Landmark & designated a National Historical Treasure