Today we are having a relaxing look around this area, with Peter and Deirdre as tour guides.
Our first visit was to a local Costco store. What an eyeopener, there is literally not much you can't buy there and the prices are mostly very cheap compared to home.
Then we headed off to a lovely little village that seems to be caught in a bit of a time warp, San Juan Capistrano. The old buildings are well preserved and any new development seems to blend in very well with the old.
The Oldest House in Town
The Railway Station
An old rail car has been converted into a restaurant
The Mission
Swallows Inn was like stepping back into the wild west, once inside the bar
Next stop is Laguna Beach where we had a good walk around and lunch in a local cafe.
Then we went South to San Clemente, the southernmost of this strip of beachside towns. Architecture here is a bit more Spanish and there is a stronger Mexican flavour about the place. The main feature is the large pier that seems to be the focus of the town.
By now it is mid afternoon we head back to Dana Point for a rest, a cool drink and enjoy the view.
A uniquely branded local craft beer
