The Los Rios Historic District includes 31 structures which line both sides of Los Rios Street between Del Obispo and Mission Streets. The District comprises one of the oldest continuing neighborhoods in Orange County, and includes three adobe homes built in 1794 for Mission families.
Located within the District, the O'Neill Museum is a rustic but genteel wooden structure that was one of San Juan Capistrano's earliest homes. The museum provides today's visitors a charming glimpse of life one hundred years ago.
The museum is located at 31831 Los Rios Street. School groups and organizations are invited to arrange guided tours by calling the Historic Society office at 949-493-8444. Museum hours are 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday through Friday and Sundays from noon to 3 p.m.
Among other significant features of the District are the numerous single-wall board and batten homes erected between 1887 and 1910. Most homes are private residences, however, several provide specialty retail, restaurant, and commercial services.
Among the services provided are gardening classes offered by local residents Marianne Taylor and Janet Crowther, classes vary from cactus gardening to holiday gifts to Victory Gardens. For more information go to her Website at: www.goinnative.net
For information, contact the San Juan Capistrano Chamber of Commerce at 949-493-4700.