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Things to do

Fun Near the Highway

Only boring people get bored, at least that's what mom always used to say. Here's what to do between San Juan Capistrano and Lake Elsinore.

Pick an adventure

Trails & HikingSan Juan Loop, Morgan Trail and trail maps.
Motorcycle RidingA turn-by-turn look at the classic ride.
CampingCaspers Wilderness Park and Forest Service campgrounds.
Mountain BikingWhere to ride in the Santa Ana Mountains.
BirdingBird watching in the Cleveland National Forest.
Hang GlidingSoaring over Lake Elsinore.
SkydivingJump over Lake Elsinore.
BaseballLake Elsinore Storm minor league games.
GolfCourses near Lake Elsinore and Sun City.
Historic SitesMission San Juan Capistrano and historic downtowns.
EventsCity event calendars along the highway.

Stops along the highway

Our route guide runs west to east with the places riders and drivers stop most:

John's Rice Bowls & Sandwiches @ The 74 Candy Store, the long-time candy store across from the San Juan Loop trailhead, now a restaurant and general store that still sells candy.
Hafey Farms Mountain Market, the former country store at 32692 Ortega Highway.
The Lookout Roadhouse, with patio views over Lake Elsinore.

Hell's Kitchen, long a rider hangout near El Cariso, is reported to have left the mountain.

Know a great local business? Tell us and we'll pass it along.