Norma D.
10/28/2025
The Historic Los Rios District is so charming and quaint. Lots of small shops to visit. From candles, artists, tea shop, and a Veteran owned coffee shop! Lots of restaurants to eat at and...
Los Rios Historic District
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31831 Los Rios St
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
The Los Rios Historic District is located in San Juan Capistrano and is the oldest residential street in California. Visitors can take a step back in time when they walk along this narrow road.
Parking and public transportation at the Los Rios Historic District
Because the Los Rios Historic District is a small residential road, visitors can find parking on nearby streets Del Obispo and Mission, or in public parking lots just a few blocks away. Visitors can also access the Los Rios Historic District via the Amtrak Surfliner train or the OCTA bus.
Best and worst time to go to the Los Rios Historic District
The best time to go to the Los Rios Historic District is mid-week to avoid tourist crowds. Weekends tend to be quite busy as there are quite a number of other events happening in San Juan Capistrano.
Admission to the Los Rios Historic District
Admission to the Los Rios Historic District is free and open to the public.
Must see/do at the Los Rios Historic District
There are three original adobes on the Los Rios Historic District that were built in 1794 and are a must see. Other historic houses that visitors should look for include the Lupe Combs House, Pedro Labat House, Ramos House, and the Olivares House.
Other places to visit near the Los Rios Historic District
The Los Rios Historic District is walking distance from Mission San Juan Capistrano, one of California's oldest missions. Ramos House Café is a popular restaurant located near the Los Rios Historic District and a must stop when in the area.
Insider tips for visitors to Los Rios Historic District
In October the San Juan Capistrano historical society offers a ghost tour the Saturday before Halloween. Guests will be able to walk along the Los Rios Historic District while listening to spooky stories.
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Frances G.
7/27/2025
This is a small historical neighborhood said to be one of the oldest in California (THE oldest in Orange County?). The Los Rios Street is about 600 feet long, from Mission Street to Del Obispo...
Mimi S.
11/8/2025
This really isn't my scene. It's overcrowded. No parking. And the food is way overpriced and not good. I've given it a chance, tried several of their restaurants and I haven't found anything that...
Marian G.
9/8/2025
This area is extremely relaxing place to walk around, shop the store and enjoy the food. I came on September 8 2025 on a Monday and this area was not crowded. We walked over to the mission which...
Marie S.
8/24/2025
Cutest area in San Juan Capistrano next to the train tracks. Specialty stores and restaurants located in historic adobes. Very peaceful and enjoyable
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