Mission Basilica San Juan Capistrano

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TheDoRanger

Beautiful church with great art and architecture. A great place to pray or simply relax. Note: This is NOT the original mission built in 1776. For that you have to walk down the block and pay the admission fee. The basilica church is free to enter and is an active parish.

Stephen Smith, MA, DC

We stopped in for a few minutes while in town for another activity. We are so glad we did. Each of the children did Mission projects while in school. It is a blessing to be able to stop by and look at history.

Kytka

Mission Basilica San Juan Capistrano, located at 31520 Camino Capistrano in San Juan Capistrano, California, is a remarkable testament to historical architecture and spiritual significance. Completed in 1986, the basilica was thoughtfully designed to mirror the original 1806 Great Stone Church, which suffered destruction in the 1812 earthquake. This modern reconstruction serves as a vibrant parish, offering regular Mass services and housing a parochial school. Its designation as a minor basilica in 2000 and a national shrine in 2003 underscores its importance as a pilgrimage site and a center for community worship. Visitors and parishioners alike are drawn to its serene ambiance, rich history, and the active role it plays in fostering faith and education within the community.

Edzel Fuertez

Big church in the Spanish style. Beautiful golden altar. It had a feel of Europe meeting the New World. Church is free but $18 if you want to visit the museum and old mission grounds. Lots of restaurants and souvenir shops around and more on the other side of the train tracks on River Street