Picturesque beach perfect for tide pool exploring and sunset watching. Parking $15 all day or $5 per hour.
1,000 Steps Beach
31972 Pacific Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Climb 215 steps down to a picturesque beach with caves and rock formations.
Dripping Cave
28373 Alicia Pkwy, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Hike to a cave with an interesting history and lots of wildlife. $3 parking all day.
OCMA (Orange County Museum of Contemporary Art)
850 San Clemente Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
A surprisingly excellent contemporary art museum in the heart of Orange County. It is about a 20-minute drive from San Juan Capistrano. Please note that the museum is closed Monday and Tuesday.
Left Coast Brewing Company
1245 Puerta Del Sol, San Clemente, CA 92673, (949) 276-2699
Slightly outside of San Juan Capistrano, this brewing spot has a vaguely famous tasting room for true brew-heads. Check out Yelp for reviews.
Titan’s Pho Asian Bistro
31654 Rancho Viejo Rd, Ste C, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675, (949) 488-7893
Take advantage of the OC’s well-known Vietnamese cuisine scene.
Amusement Parks (Disneyland, Legoland, Sea World, etc.)
A Southern California CityPASS includes 3-Day Disneyland Tickets and tickets for one day each at Legoland and SeaWorld. You can add the San Diego Zoo or Safari Park for even more savings.