San Juan Capistrano is a community whose foundation was laid by the earliest people to inhabit the land. Mission San Juan Capistrano was founded as the 7th of 9 missions established by Junipero Serra on November 1, 1776. It would become, ultimately one of 21 California missions to be built. Mission San Juan Capistrano is a California landmark and cultural icon as well as a destination for travelers, the faithful and school children from all over California and the world at large. Known as the home for its world-famous swallows, the Mission was founded in faith and continues today to serve as a reminder of the past, a destination for learning, and a place where life-long memories are made. Located just east of Dana Point, San Juan Capistrano’s real estate offering is diverse. There are a wide variety of neighborhoods from simple apartments to prestigious, gated communities and large equestrian estates valued at 10 million dollars or more.