San Juan Capistrano is an historic town located in a coastal valley one mile from the ocean in Orange County. Halfway between Los Angeles and San Diego, it is accessible via Interstate 5 and the San Joaquin Tollway or by Amtrak train which stops right in the heart of the historic district. 

 
Photos ©  Debbie Stock 

Father and son share a heritage and a love of the beautiful city of San Juan Capistrano and the historic mission seen in background. Pictured are Damien Shilo and Alfonso Ollivares.