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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.
Love From Afar.

San Juan Capistrano, California

Arroyo Bird Park

This park is home to well over 100 handmade birdhouses.
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Victoria Beach’s Pirate Tower

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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A fairy house

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

Laguna Beach, California

'The Greeter'

This wooden statue commemorates a man who spent nearly 40 years waving hello to the people of Laguna Beach.
7 miles from San Juan Capistrano
The place where it all started.

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
The Orange Balloon at the Orange County Great Park at night.

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
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