San Juan Capistrano
Top Adventures in San Juan Capistrano
Hike the Colina Ridge Trail
2.1 mi
/ 200 ft gain
First, you'll be parking in the parking lot for the dog park. It's free parking and there are roughly 40 spaces, so there is plenty of parking. I've never seen more than 20 cars here at any one time. Once parked you'll find the trail head/ start o...
Stand Up Paddle Dana Point Harbor
5.0
Whether I’m looking for a quick workout on the water, wanting to catch some waves, or simply explore the coastline, Dana Point is one of my favorite places to paddle. There is plenty of parking close to the beach, so you don’t have to walk far wit...
Hike the Salt Creek Trail
5.0
3 mi
/ 20 ft gain
Starting from the Salt Creek Beach parking lot (a paid lot that takes cash, debit, and credit cards and charges by the hour. There are pay stations at a few points in the parking lots), you head west towards the ocean...through a tunnel and down t...
Surf Salt Creek
5.0
There are two HUGE parking lots off of PCH, so parking isn't an issue (unless it's on a weekend in the summer, then it does get full). This is a paid lot with a few pay stations located around the parking lot, and they take cash and credit/ debit ...
Explore Tide Pools at Dana Point
5.0
If you're ever driving on the 5 between San Diego and Los Angeles and traffic is miserable (always), consider making a stop at Dana Point to check out the tide pools. The best place is behind the Ocean Institute which offers plenty of free parking...
Walk the Dana Point Preserve Trail
5.0
0.5 mi
Ocean views the whole time, plenty of wildlife and different species of native plants make this short hike beautiful. With the hike being short enough to complete in the afternoon after a day at the beach you can see a beautiful view of the coastl...
Kick Back at Laguna Niguel Regional Park
This is an awesome tucked away little adventure that will have you occupied all day! With plenty of picnic tables you can be sure to have your own privacy tucked into a corner free from other people. Grab a lake side picnic table or even the numer...
Climb Aliso Peak via the Valido Trail
5.0
1 mi
/ 650 ft gain
The Valido Trail trailhead can be found just off West street off the Pacific Coast Highway, just south of Aliso Beach. Park on West Street past the trailhead.
The trail proceeds approximate .5 miles till it intersects with the Aliso Peak Trail. Go...
San Juan Capistrano camping, hotels, and more
Dana Point, California
Monarch Vista: Updated Retreat W/ Pool & Spa
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Dana Point, California
Capistrano Beach, Direct Oceanfront!
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San Clemente, California
Ocean View Villa W/ Home Gym, Heated Pool & Spa
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Laguna Beach, California
Gated Beach Condo Sweeping Views Of Laguna Beach
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San Clemente, California
Spanish Colonial Retreat With Balcony & Courtyard
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San Clemente, California
Watch The Sunset Over San Clemente Beach
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