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San Juan Capistrano Area Facts

  • San Juan Capistrano has a Livability Score of 77/100, which is considered exceptional
  • San Juan Capistrano crime rates are 51% lower than the California average
  • Cost of living in San Juan Capistrano is 32% higher than the California average
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People Are Siphoning Gas User Rating 1.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jun 25, 2024) I have to park on a hill because the HOA does not allow parking in your driveway. I've noticed a drastic fluctuation in my fuel tank and have been keeping a record of miles driven etc. and I believe its someone in the neighborhood. Nice to know the HOA will have their parking enf ...Read More orcement out there ticketing residents but won't keep an eye on the vehicles of people who abide by the rules. A car was broken into as well.

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San Juan Capistrano - within the view of mission User Rating 4 rating By Anonymous ( Apr 26, 2018) San Juan Capistrano is a historic city that branches out from the Mission San Juan Capistrano. Living and working here is a treat. With sea breezes, rolling hillsides, and historic architecture, San Juan Capistrano is full of fun shops, unique restaurants, and great people. Spend ...Read More time in the mission district, including taking a tour of the mission and the historic buildings surrounding the mission, watching the swallows leave the mission annually, and stroll through the historic Los Rios District with tea houses, antique shops, and art galleries.

Located just off the 5 freeway, you can get here from most cities in the southland. With a major Amtrak station, you can take public transit to get here - and spend even more time exploring the city. Within the city, you can enjoy new restaurants, such as Sun Dried Tomatoes, favorite watering holes (Five Wines wine bar) and listen to music a the renowned Coach House Concert Hall. Come visit this great city now! Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in San Juan Capistrano? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Cook la Novia Park
      Hist Town Center Park
      Historic SJC Mission City Park
      Arroyo Park
      Los Rios Historic District
      Los Rios Park
      Lomas San Juan Park
      Good Neighbors Park

      Entertainment

      Camino Real Playhouse
      Blas Aguilar Adobe
      Regency Theatres
      Mission San Juan Capistrano
      Zoomars Petting Zoo
      San Juan Hills Badlands Stadium
      Cinépolis
      Campfire Center

      Food & Drink

      liquor
      Subway
      Bravos California Fresh
      Golden Spoon Frozen Yogurt
      McDonald's
      Carl's Jr.
      Del Taco
      Taco Bell

      A Commute

      Is public transit available in San Juan Capistrano? Of all people who commute, 1.8% take public transportation in San Juan Capistrano.
      Drive to Work
      77%

      equal to the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      equal to the US average

      C Health & Safety

      Is San Juan Capistrano a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid
      OC Pharmacy

      Doctors