Downtown Travel Guide
San Juan Capistrano
Popular places to visit
Mission San Juan Capistrano
Once a religious and agricultural community of a thousand, this mission is now an Orange County historic cultural hub.
The Sea Caves
Explore the great outdoors at The Sea Caves and enjoy the beautiful sunsets during your trip to San Juan Capistrano. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
The Ecology Center
Explore the campus of The Ecology Center during your visit to San Juan Capistrano. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
Historic Town Center Park
After visiting Historic Town Center Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Juan Capistrano.
Rancho Capistrano Winery
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Rancho Capistrano Winery during your travels to San Juan Capistrano.
Blas Aguilar Adobe
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Blas Aguilar Adobe during your trip to San Juan Capistrano.
Things to do
Whale-Watching and Orange County Beaches Tour from Anaheim
High Speed Zodiac Whale Watching Safari from Dana Point
Private Full day Los Angeles Tour from Laguna Beach
Private Orange County Coastal Tour - optional biking experience
Top hotels in Downtown
Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel
"The room needed a few Fixes. Paint in the shower was pealing, night stand drawer would not stay closed. But very clean. laminate flooring in the rooms. Feels more sanitary than carpet. Have stayed here multiple times. Good bang for the buck!"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach
"Room was dirty, Dirty Linens. The gym was clean, Front desk staff short girl long Black hair Ride and not helpful ,"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Laguna Hills Lodge
"Hottub was available all day service is amazing quiet room."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
MainStay Suites John Wayne Airport by Choice Hotels
"Staff friendly. Clean rooms."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Holiday Inn Santa Ana-Orange Co. Arpt by IHG
"The room was clean and up to date."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Hyatt Regency Newport Beach
"Hyatt Newport is a nice quiet place to stay in OC. Lots of activities on the property. We like staying there. Our room had a couple of things that needed attention but not a big deal we let them know at checkout. Will be back."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown
Rancho Mission Viejo
While there might not be top attractions in Rancho Mission Viejo, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park and Mission San Juan Capistrano.
