If you are able to fly in early, please take the time to tour the beautiful Christmas lights down at the Dana Point Harbor.
If you are in town early, please visit the San Juan Capistrano Mission. The Mission is a California landmark and right in Downtown San Juan Capistrano where there are delicious restaurants and eateries.
If you love shopping this is the place to be! The mall has any store you can think of, as well as a giant Ferris wheel!