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Casa Romantica is closed to the public on Mondays.

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

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

February 18 @ 7:00 pm

Live Music Jazz Concert: Chloe Perrier

February 19 @ 6:15 pm

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

February 21 @ 10:30 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

Fundraisers Fundraiser: David Burnham’s Broadway

March 13 @ 5:30 pm

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

March 18 @ 6:00 pm

Art Exhibitions Community Events California Art Club’s Orange County Chapter Exhibition: Meet the Artists Opening Reception

March 19 @ 6:00 pm

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

March 21 @ 10:30 am

Artist Rick J. Delanty talking to a guest inside The Studio at Casa Romantica

Art Exhibitions An Inside Tour: California Art Club’s Orange County Chapter Exhibition

March 26 @ 10:00 am

Classes and Workshops Rug Hooking Workshop: Geranium in Terracotta Pot

March 29 @ 9:00 am

Art Exhibitions Art Lecture with Jean Stern

April 02 @ 6:00 pm

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

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

April 12 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Art Exhibitions Community Events Paint-Outs on the Grounds

April 12 @ 10:00 am

Art Exhibitions Art Lecture with Carolyn Lord, CAC Signature Member

April 14 @ 6:00 pm

Live Music Classical Concert: Bei Bei

April 23 @ 7:00 pm

Live Music Contemporary Fusion Concert: Bei Bei

April 24 @ 7:00 pm

Classes and Workshops Garden Spotlight: Seasonal Gardening

April 29 @ 6:00 pm

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

May 03 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Art Exhibitions Classes and Workshops Wine Pairings with Paintings

May 07 @ 6:00 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

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

May 16 @ 10:30 am

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

May 28 @ 7:00 pm