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About Casa Romantica

Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens is a vibrant hub for arts, history, and culture in south Orange County and owned by the city of San Clemente.

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About Casa Romantica

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.

Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens also hosts a variety of free arts education programs for children year-round. The institution hosts youth performance groups, performing arts camps, as well as various art and garden workshops, and music events for children. We welcome students from the Capistrano Unified School District each year for STEAM-based field trips that examine the history of San Clemente and the coastal environment.

Mission Statement

The Mission of Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens is to provide cultural programs for all ages, backgrounds, and ethnicities with a special emphasis in celebrating and inspiring the artistic, musical, historical, literary, and horticultural aspects of California. We strive to serve our greater community and beyond.

Historical picture of the Casa Romantica courtyard

Interior of Casa Romantica

Upcoming Events

Free Family Sundays Kids Events and Programs Community Events Free Family Sundays: Storybook Sunday

January 04 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Classes and Workshops Sip and Paint (21+)

January 14 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Art Exhibitions Opening Reception: Ann Phong & John Cosby

January 15 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Casa Kids Community Events Casa Kids: Fay Wyles Art Activity (Ages 5+)

January 17 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Live Music Classical Concert: Romantica Piano Quartet

January 22 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Community Events Wine & Wander

January 29 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Free Family Sundays Kids Events and Programs Community Events Free Family Sundays: Lunar New Year Celebration

February 01 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Film Screenings Film Screening: Father of the Bride

February 10 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Member Events Member Party @ the Casa: Love-themed

February 13 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Live Music French Wine & Jazz Tasting Experience with Caleb & Rose

February 18 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Live Music Jazz Concert: Chloe Perrier

February 19 @ 6:15 pm – 8:00 pm

Casa Kids Kids Events and Programs Classes and Workshops Community Events Casa Kids: Worm Science (Ages 5+)

February 21 @ 10:30 am – 11:15 am

Free Family Sundays Kids Events and Programs Community Events Free Family Sundays: Chamber Music Day

March 01 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Casa Kids Kids Events and Programs Classes and Workshops Community Events Casa Kids: 6-Week Art Class Series (Ages 11-14)

March 07 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am

Classes and Workshops Garden Spotlight: Fermentation and Preservation

March 11 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Fundraisers Fundraiser: David Burnham’s Broadway

March 13 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Classes and Workshops Sip and Paint: Vessel (21+)

March 18 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Casa Kids Live Music Kids Events and Programs Casa Kids Concert: N8tive Hoop

March 21 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Member Events Member Party @ the Casa

April 03 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Little Folk Club performance

Casa Kids Live Music Kids Events and Programs Casa Kids Concert: Little Folk Club

April 10 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Free Family Sundays Kids Events and Programs Community Events Free Family Sundays: Earth Day

April 12 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Live Music Classic Concert: Bei Bei

April 23 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Live Music Contemporary Fusion Concert: Bei Bei

April 24 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Classes and Workshops Garden Spotlight: Seasonal Gardening

April 29 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Free Family Sundays Kids Events and Programs Community Events Free Family Sundays: Plein Air Day

May 03 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Fundraisers 14th Annual Mary Colby Tea

May 09 @ 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Live Music Jazz Concert: Mid-Century Jazz

May 14 @ 6:15 pm – 8:00 pm

Casa Kids Kids Events and Programs Classes and Workshops Community Events Casa Kids: Butterfly Workshop

May 16 @ 10:30 am – 11:15 am

Casa Kids Live Music Classical Concert: Youth Chamber Music Program Recital

May 28 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm