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Our Cultural Center Inspires With Art and History

Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens is a vibrant hub for arts, history, and culture in San Clemente, CA. Nestled in a beautiful 1927 Spanish Colonial Revival building owned by the city of San Clemente, we offer a dynamic space where visitors of all ages can explore a variety of cultural experiences. Casa Romantica fosters creativity, celebrates local history, and engages the community through year-round activities. Our beautiful gardens, historical exhibits, and engaging events provide a welcoming atmosphere for everyone to enjoy.

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Current Exhibitions

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Upcoming Events

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Jacque Nunez and her family in Native American clothing

Casa Kids Kids Events and Programs Casa Kids: Journeys to the Past

November 01 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Family Sundays Kids Events and Programs Community Events Family Sundays: Fall Harvest Festival

November 02 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Casa Jazz Club Live Music Lao Tizer Quartet

November 06 @ 6:15 pm – 8:30 pm

Member Events Member Party @ the Casa: Cowboy Night

November 07 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Classes and Workshops Succulent Pumpkin Workshop

November 12 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Christmas Events Live Theater and Dance Nutcracker

December 04 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Family Sundays Kids Events and Programs Community Events Family Sundays: Christmas Open House

December 07 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Christmas Events Community Events Homepage

December 12 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Casa Kids Christmas Events Kids Events and Programs Teddy Bear Christmas Tea

December 13 @ 2:00 pm

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Special Moments at Casa Romantica

Casa Romantica is Southern California’s most exquisite bluff-top estate. With its spectacular views of the beautiful Pacific and its stunning architecture, Casa Romantica provides the perfect venue for celebrations.

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ABOUT CASA ROMANTICA

An Incomparable Experience

Casa Romantica hosts a variety of educational programs, maintains 2.5 acres of diversified water-wise coastal flora from all over the world, and welcomes over 40,000 visitors annually.

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EDUCATION at casa romantica

Programs for Children Year-round

Casa Romantica hosts various children’s programs for grades K-12, and welcomes over 2,000 children from the Capistrano Unified School District each year for STEAM-based field trips that examine the history of San Clemente and the coastal environment.

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