Top Rated Attracties in San Juan Capistrano

This is a great park for family picnics and days in the sun. There are picnic tables with barbeque pits that can be reserved in advance. The community swimming pool is a popular city spot in the summer. On the grounds is the Niguel Botanical Preserve, a 16-acre preserve committed to raising and studying drought-tolerant Mediterranean plants. The park also offers several workshops and courses including dog training, art, ballet, music, and more.

Baby Beach is a swimming beach which has no waves and, as such, is a great place for a bit of family fun. The beach, which is located in the western side of the Dana Bay Harbor, also sees people kayaking, sail boating and so on. Motorized boats are not allowed in these waters.

Located off San Diego Freeway, San Gorgonio Park is a clean and spacious park. Frequented by sports lovers, this park features a tennis court, basketball court, baseball field and a soccer field. They also offer facilities that include BBQ pits, benches, jogging tracks and a playground for children to play.

As you pass by a high-end residential area and an accompanying Ritz Carlton on your way to Salt Creek Beach Park, your anticipation builds by the minute. After crossing an ocean-theme overpass, with no disappointment the beach park opens up with a panoramic view: a lush bluff park, and one mile of secluded beach exposed to the rhythm of the Pacific. Looking back from the beach, extravagant homes and a resort on a well-manicured bluff form an equally admirable view. Public access to this treasure, however, hasn't always come naturally. Thank William Merritt Wilcoxen, who diligently fought for the public and is honored today by a pristine plaque in the park. – Hoiyin Ip