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San Juan Capistrano was founded in 1776 by Father
Junipero Serra as the site of the historic Old Mission San Juan
Capistrano, known as The Jewel of the Missions. It is renowned for its
legendary "Return of the Swallows" on or near March 19th
(St. Joseph's Day) each year. The country's largest non-motorized
parade and week long festivities surround this exciting event of the
swallows migratory return each year from South America.
The city is predominantly residential, with a mix
of commercial, industrial, agricultural and tourist-oriented
businesses.
Pleasant and moderate temperatures throughout the summers and winters,
typically with an average high of 76 degrees and low of 62 degrees in
the summer and slightly cooler highs and lows in the winter. Altitude
is 104 feet above sea level in the historic downtown area, which is
bordered by lovely rolling hills to the east, north and south.
Old Mission San Juan Capistrano, O'Neil Museum, Capistrano Depot which
is a functional historic railroad station and restaurant, Egan House
Restaurant which is an historic mansion, El Adobe de Capistrano
Restaurant and historic building, Orange County Natural History
Museum, Franciscan Plaza shopping, Los Rios Historic District which is
California's oldest residential neighborhood, Jones Family Mini Farm
is a traditional 1895 barnyard and pony ride center, San Juan
Capistrano Regional Library with award wining architecture, 18 antique
stores and three equestrian centers. Beautiful public parks are
scattered throughout the city and San Juan Creek flows through the
city.
Two elementary schools are located in San Juan Capistrano in addition
to private schools and pre-schools. Middle schools and high schools
are very close in adjoining communities. San Juan Capistrano is part
of the Capistrano Unified School District.
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