Around La Jolla | You must visit this photogenic garden.

Built in 1776, Mission San Juan Capistrano, also known as the Swallow Church, is a cathedral with a history of over 200 years. According to historical records, the town of San Juan Capistrano was established because of the Swallow Church. More and more people came here and gathered together, forming the oldest town in California as we see it today. The Swallow Church is the oldest of the 21 missions built by the Spanish during their colonization of California to assimilate the native Indians. The Moorish-style architecture, arcades, and the ruins of the original church finally reveal the origin of the architectural design style of Stanford University. The entire California's integration of Spanish-style architecture probably started here. The Swallow Church has a kind of incomplete beauty. The American water lilies in the pond reflect the ruins of the former cathedral, "The Great Stone Church." -