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About San Juan Capistrano, CA

San Juan Capistrano lies along I-5 in southern Orange County, about an hour from LA via the main freeway corridor. Ortega Highway (Route 74) cuts east-west through town, connecting the coast to inland areas. The compact downtown clusters around the historic mission, where Amtrak and Metrolink provide rail connections. The famous swallows return to the mission every March 19th, drawing visitors to witness this celebrated natural phenomenon.

Where is San Juan Capistrano, CA on the map?

San Juan Capistrano, CA is in United States, at 33.501, -117.654 - about 21 km south of Lake Forest, CA.

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What is the closest airport to San Juan Capistrano, CA?

The closest airport to San Juan Capistrano, CA is John Wayne Orange County International Airport, 33 km (about 27 min by car). Other airports nearby: Long Beach International Airport, Ontario International Airport.

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