Los Rios Street Historic District

Los Rios Street is a historic district with around 31 preserved buildings spread across several acres, including adobe structures and wooden homes built over different time periods. The street displays a mix of building styles that developed over many decades.

The district began in 1794 as a settlement for workers of Mission San Juan Capistrano and the craftspeople who built there. Three original adobe homes from this early period still stand today.

The street shows how Spanish colonists, Native Americans, and European settlers built their lives together in this place. You can see this mix in the different types of houses and how people still use the space today.

Parking is available in both paid and free options, making it easy to reach the district. The area is best explored on foot at a relaxed pace.

The street keeps its original unpaved surface, which is uncommon in modern areas. An old tree dating to 1800 still stands here and gives the place a special character.

Location: San Juan Capistrano

GPS coordinates: 33.50167,-117.66361

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:59