San Juan Capistrano
This is a set of resources for the Mission San Juan Capistrano.
Capistrano History
The swallows of Capistrano, famous both in song and story, build their mud nests in the ruins of the old mission church, returning each year on or about March 19th, St. Joseph’s Day.
Source: ? ? ? The Civic Group
The Seventh Mission
Called the “Jewel of the Missions,” Mission San Juan Capistrano is probably the best known of all the California missions. Famous for its beautiful gardens, it is the spring home for thousands of swallows that annually migrate some 2,000 miles from their winter homes in Central America.
Source: ? ? ? BGe Internet Services
California Mission Internet Trail
Learn about the founding Father, get resources for your Mission report, learn about Native Californians, explore then & now, and get art.
Source: ? ? ? EUSD
California Mission San Juan
Check out pictures of this Mission and get a few facts while you?re here.
Source: ? ? ? California Museum of Photography
Mission San Juan Capistrano
This Mission was founded by Father Junipero Serra, a Spanish Franciscan priest, on November 1, 1776. It is the seventh in a chain of 21 California Missions. The Mission was named for the Crusader, Saint John of Capistran, who had taken the name of his Italian birthplace.
Source: ? ? ? Juggernaut Technology
Almanac: California Missions
Get a data sheet for this Mission and view some of the oldest pictures available from this site.
Source: ? ? ? Joel Gazis-Sax
Mission of California
The seventh mission was founded on November 1, 1776, by Father Serra. It was previously established by Father Ferm?n Francisco de Lasu?n on October 30, 1775, and then abandoned.
Source: ? ? ? California Missions Foundation
Tour the Mission San Juan Capistrano
Take a virtual tour of this Mission through some colorful photographs.
Source: ? ? ? CaliforniaMissions.com
Contact Information
Mission San Juan Capistrano
26801 Ortega Hwy
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
General Information: 949-234-1300
