Downtown Travel Guide
San Juan Capistrano
Popular places to visit
Mission San Juan Capistrano
Once a religious and agricultural community of a thousand, this mission is now an Orange County historic cultural hub.
The Ecology Center
Explore the campus of The Ecology Center during your visit to San Juan Capistrano. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
The Sea Caves
Explore the great outdoors at The Sea Caves and enjoy the beautiful sunsets during your trip to San Juan Capistrano. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
Historic Town Center Park
After visiting Historic Town Center Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Juan Capistrano.
Blas Aguilar Adobe
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Blas Aguilar Adobe during your trip to San Juan Capistrano.
Rancho Capistrano Winery
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Rancho Capistrano Winery during your travels to San Juan Capistrano.
Things to do
Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise
Small-Group Best Beaches in Orange County Day Tour
Dana Point Dolphin & Whale Watching With Underwater Viewing
High Speed Zodiac Whale Watching Safari from Dana Point
Dolphin & Whale Watching Eco-Safari with Underwater Viewing
Top hotels in Downtown
Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach
Great rooms, very clean hotel, great facilities.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel
Grounds were nice and it was nice to drive up to valet. Once we entered there was a nice lobby, however, when we got to the room, the bathroom door had water damage at the bottom of it and there was peel and stick vinyl. It was coming up in the bathroom. We had to change rooms because there was a ...
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Laguna Beach House
Lovely hotel and a great location ☀️
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Hyatt Regency Newport Beach
Clean pool
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Laguna Hills Lodge
Yes. I bet noisy nieghbors at night. Other ygen thst it was very nice.
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Santa Ana Orange County Airport by IHG
Excellent
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown
Rancho Mission Viejo
While there might not be top attractions in Rancho Mission Viejo, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mission San Juan Capistrano and Los Rios Historic District.
