San Juan Capistrano is one of Orange County’s most historic towns—rooted in the founding of Mission San Juan Capistrano in 1775–1776 and shaped by generations of California history that followed. (San Juan Capistrano) Just across the tracks, the Los Rios District preserves that heritage with cottage homes and adobes in what the city describes as the oldest neighborhood in California. (San Juan Capistrano)
While it isn’t a beach town on the sand, people love living in San Juan Capistrano because it delivers the coastal lifestyle with a richer sense of place—tree-lined streets, equestrian charm, a walkable old-town core, and easy access to Dana Point and San Clemente. What makes it truly special is how tradition still shows up in everyday life, especially the celebrated return of the swallows each spring (centered around March 19) and the community festivities that have been part of local culture since the early 1930s. (Mission San Juan Capistrano)
34,998 people live in San Juan Capistrano, where the median age is 44.8 and the average individual income is $60,670. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around San Juan Capistrano, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Toes on the Nose, Ermanno De Vito Salon, and Pippa's Heart & Soul.
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| Beauty | 2.74 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.7 miles | 24 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.76 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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San Juan Capistrano has 12,095 households, with an average household size of 2.87. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in San Juan Capistrano do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 34,998 people call San Juan Capistrano home. The population density is 2,614.48 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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