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The Atlas Obscura Guide To San Juan Capistrano

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in San Juan Capistrano, California

Updated July 13, 2020

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San Juan Capistrano, California

Mission San Juan Capistrano

Oldest building in California still in use.

San Juan Capistrano, California

Arroyo Bird Park

This park is home to well over 100 handmade birdhouses.
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Laguna Beach, California

Victoria Beach's Pirate Tower

This strange seaside tower got its name from a wealthy eccentric who would hide coins among its stones.
6 miles from San Juan Capistrano
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Mission Viejo, California

Oso Creek Fairy Trail

This beautiful ridge-top trail is dotted by tiny homes apparently built by a group of itinerant fairies.
6 miles from San Juan Capistrano

Irvine, California

The Original Taco Bell Building

Someone really, really wanted to save this fast-food icon from demolition.
11 miles from San Juan Capistrano

Irvine, California

Orange Balloon

One of the largest helium balloons in the U.S. is a 112-foot ginormous orange.
12 miles from San Juan Capistrano

Newport Beach, California

Bunnyhenge

Fourteen curious and controversial white bunnies sit in a circle near Newport Beach City Hall.
14 miles from San Juan Capistrano
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