Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens is a renowned arts organization located in San Clemente, California. This historic home and its enchanting gardens were once owned by the founder of San Clemente and now serve as a vibrant cultural hub. With its rich history and stunning surroundings, Casa Romantica offers a range of captivating cultural and arts events to the public. Visitors can explore the beautifully maintained gardens and art gallery, providing a serene and inspiring experience. The dedicated volunteers and staff at Casa Romantica take pride in creating a welcoming atmosphere, ensuring that guests feel the love and care put into this remarkable venue. Whether visitors are seeking a peaceful retreat or an engaging cultural experience, Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens is a must-visit destination.
Amenities and More
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
Reviews
The Casa is beautifully kept and the gardens are lovely! The volunteers were friendly and knowledgeable about the history of the casa as well as the history of San Clemente. The views of the ocean were so pretty! We really enjoyed the gardens and the lovely architecture. Great location and relaxing atmosphere. Highly recommended 👍👍 …
As a wedding photographer who has captured several weddings at Casa Romantica over the years, I can say that it is my favorite wedding venue in San Clemente. The historic building is always a joy to photograph and the views, especially at sunset, are amazing.
It houses a beautiful gardens, a view of the ocean, and a small space for art exhibits. Pay small admission fee.
Since due to recent developments, most of the access were closed. So suggest one can visit post construction.
Although a recent storm had caused a landslide, there was such a warmth in the people we met working there, it seemed that most are volunteers, but their hearts and caring showed through and we seemed to connect and find out this physical location was well supported by these women and the grounds keeper. We walked the remaining gardens, and views, enjoyed taking some photos, walked hand in hand, and shared a little romance... so we look forward and hope that others will step up to assist in the rebuilding and replanting once the grounds are stabilized. We will certainly be looking to visit again.
Casa Romántica is a magical place for photography of any kind, especially engagement and wedding! The spaces are beautiful and well kept. I recommend booking a weekday for a quieter experience. Walk down to the pier for a change of scenery afterwards!
We have visited the beautiful gardens many times at Casa Romantica and had heard that they sustained damage from the heavy rains earlier in 2023. The aerial photo shows the extent of the damage to the rear building and the hillside. So sad, but we hope they will be able to rebuild it. The flowers were still very pretty.
One of my favorite things to do is go to historical estates with gardens and this one did not disappoint. Ole Hanson was the former mayor of Seattle (the anarchists hated him and sent him a mail bomb to let him know!) who ended up moving to California where he established San Clemente. The grounds are meticulously maintained. Volunteers, I’m assuming, who were working, were lovely. And the view!
Historical San Clemente home with beautiful gardens, a view of the ocean, and a small space for art exhibits. Current exhibit is California places from past artists compared to a contemporary local artist. Well worth the small admission fee.
Location
415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, CA 92672, United States
Hours
- Monday Close
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Tuesday
10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
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Wednesday
10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
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Thursday
10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
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Friday
10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
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Saturday
10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
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Sunday
10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
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