San Juan Capistrano in California
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Mission San Juan Capistrano

Mission San Juan Capistrano was a Spanish mission in Southern California, located in present-day San Juan Capistrano. It was founded on All Saints' Day November 1, 1776, by Spanish Catholics of the Franciscan Order. Named for Giovanni da Capistrano, a 15th century theologian and "warrior priest" who resided in the Abruzzo region of Italy, San Juan Capistrano has the distinction of being home to the oldest building in California still in use, a chapel built in 1782.

Located at 33.5028, -117.663 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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San Juan Capistrano, California

San Juan Capistrano is a city in southern Orange County, California, located approximately 23 miles southeast of Downtown Santa Ana. The current OMB metropolitan designation for San Juan Capistrano and the Orange County Area is “Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA. ” The population was 34,593 at the 2010 census, up from 33,826 at the 2000 census. The city was created around Mission San Juan Capistrano, and many of the homes and strip malls resemble the Spanish architecture that compose the building.

Located at 33.4994, -117.662 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Capistrano Beach, Dana Point, California

Capistrano Beach, also known as Capo Beach, is part of the city of Dana Point in Orange County, California. It is bordered by San Clemente to the south and Laguna Beach to the north. Capistrano Beach is one of the few remaining "beach towns" in Orange County. It has avoided much of the commercialization of the surrounding areas, and remains a unique and charming place with a "small town" atmosphere. Capistrano Beach is situated along the coast on the southern end of Dana Point.

Located at 33.4636, -117.678 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Capistrano Valley High School

Capistrano Valley High School (often called Capo Valley High School or CVHS) is a public high school at the southern border of Mission Viejo, California, USA, that is run by the Capistrano Unified School District. It is set on a hilltop overlooking the I-5 freeway corridor and Saddleback Mountain. It is located on Via Escolar, off the Avery exit of the I-5 freeway.

Located at 33.5414, -117.67 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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San Juan Capistrano Depot

The San Juan Capistrano Depot is a train station in San Juan Capistrano, California, United States served by Amtrak, the national railroad passenger system, and Metrolink, a commuter railroad.

Located at 33.5023, -117.664 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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El Adobe de Capistrano

El Adobe de Capistrano, or simply known as El Adobe, is a restaurant located in San Juan Capistrano, California. It has been operated since 1948 and is in a building composed of two historic adobes near Mission San Juan Capistrano. It is also famous for being frequented by and being a favorite of U.S. President Richard Nixon who lived in nearby San Clemente. The adobe which comprises the northern portion of the restaurant was built as the home of Miguel Yorba in 1797.

Located at 33.4997, -117.663 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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St. Anne School (Laguna Niguel,CA)

St. Anne School is a private and Roman Catholic school located in Laguna Niguel, California. Since 1992, St. Anne School has provided its students with "first rate academics, athletics, and spiritual growth."

Located at 33.491, -117.704 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Rancho Boca de la Playa

Rancho Boca de la Playa was a 6,607-acre Mexican land grant in present day Orange County, California given in 1846 by Governor Pío Pico to Emigdio Vejar. The name refers to the wetlands estuary at the 'mouth of the beach,' or 'boca de la playa' in Spanish. This is the most southerly grant in Orange County, and extended along the Pacific coast from San Juan Creek in the south of present day San Juan Capistrano south to San Clemente.

Located at 33.47, -117.64 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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