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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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Guests viewing items available for purchase from an artist vendor

Family Sundays Kids Events and Programs Community Events Family Sundays: Christmas in July

July 06 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Casa Kids Kids Events and Programs Creative Camp

July 07 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Artist Ashley V. Blalock in front of her crochet installation

Classes and Workshops Crochet Workshop with Ashley V. Blalock (Ages 16+)

July 10 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Film Screenings Film Screening: Beach Party (1963)

July 15 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm

The Perfect Blend Duo, a female singing with a male playing guitar

Live Music The Perfect Blend Quartet

July 24 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Family Sundays Kids Events and Programs Community Events Family Sundays: Community Loom

August 03 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Member Events Member Party @ the Casa

August 08 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Live Music Victoria Bailey

August 14 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Kids Events and Programs Classes and Workshops Crochet Workshop with Ashley V. Blalock (Ages 9-15)

August 23 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Film Screenings Film Screening: Mamma Mia

August 26 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Guests learn how to plant herbs in a workshop class at Casa Romantica

Classes and Workshops Garden Workshop: Year of Good Food

August 27 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Volunteer leading a group tour around Casa Romantica

Family Sundays Kids Events and Programs Community Events Family Sundays: History of Casa Romantica

September 07 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Executive Director Kylie Travis toasts to guests at a fundraiser

Fundraisers Toast to the Casa: Casa Royale

September 13 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Classes and Workshops Weekly Ballet Class

September 29 @ 9:15 am – 10:00 am

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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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