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San Juan Capistrano, California
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The Serra Chapel, built in 1782, is the oldest building in California that still holds regular services.
Every March, the swallows return to the mission, a tradition that has been celebrated since the 1930s.
The Beach Boys, known for their California sound, performed at the mission in the 1980s.
The mission has been featured in several films, including the 1927 silent film 'Ramona'.
The Great Stone Church, completed in 1806, was destroyed by an earthquake in 1812, leaving behind stunning ruins.
