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River Street Marketplace

Set in San Juan Capistrano’s historic Los Rios district, River Street Marketplace brings modern dining concepts, local art, retail shopping, and specialty services to the community. The new farmhouse themed venue is an indoor/outdoor destination featuring six structures surrounding a central green for gathering and tables for outdoor dining. One of the structures will be a mini food hall called Rodeo River Street and it is expected to have 10 fast-casual dining options.

River Street Marketplace

Address: 31856 Paseo Adelanto, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
River Street Marketplace Website: https://www.riverstreetsjc.com/
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River Street Marketplace is a modern marketplace curated from the best of California living with elevated Western flair. Located in historic San Juan Capistrano, River Street Marketplace has 30 shops and restaurants to explore, including TecovasSeager, Free PeopleCapo Leisure HouseMcConnell’s Fine Ice Creams and more.  

Location Map of River Street Marketplace
Image Courtesy Of River Street Marketplace

Shopping & Dining At River Street Marketplace

The 60,000 square foot development is expected to have a combined 35 restaurants and retail options. Tenants currently signed to occupy space at River Street Marketplace include:

  • Brad’s Hot Chicken
  • Capistrano Brewing
  • Common Thread
  • Fermentation Farm
  • Finca by David Pratt
  • Free People
  • Gueros Cevicheria
  • Hudson’s Cookies
  • Kozan Teahouse & Boba
  • La Vaquera
  • McConnell’s Ice Cream
  • The Meat Cellar Market & Steakhouse
  • Mendocino Farms
  • Nana’s Fish Chippery
  • SALT
  • Seager
  • Shootz Hawaiian
  • Toes On The Nose
  • Ubuntu Cafe
  • Wildfire Mercantile

General Events + Happenings

  • River Street Ranch
    • Open daily from 10am to 4pm, meet, pet and feed a variety of furry friends, including ponies, goats, sheep and guinea pigs. Kids can take a spin on the mini tractors and excavators, ride a pony or the train and mine for gold!   
  • Restaurants
  • Stroller Strides 
    • Tuesdays from 9am to 10am, parents are invited to Stroller Strides for a 60-minute total-body workout with strength, cardio, and core training with their little ones. Classes can be booked through Fit4Mom here
  • Run Club
    • Every Wednesday at 6:30pm, this free run club goes through 3-mile or 5-mile trail routes and offers promotional items from River Street Marketplace tenants each week. 
  • Live Music
    • Fill your shopping with a live music soundtrack on Wednesdays from 6pm – 9pm.

What’s Nearby?

River Street Marketplace is located in the historic Los Rios District, the oldest established neighborhood in California. In addition to seeing historic adobes, the Marketplace is just steps from Zoomars at River Street Ranch, Los Rios Park, and El Adobe de Capistrano. It is adjacent to Verdugo Street, which is an already bustling spot for shopping and dining with Trevor’s At The Tracks, Regency Theatres, and Rancho Capistrano Winery. Mission San Juan Capistrano is just two blocks away, as is the Camino Real Playhouse.

Downtown San Juan Capistrano Near River Street Marketplace

The new addition to the San Juan Capistrano community has been in the works for nearly 10 years, with Almquist Developers overseeing the project. Construction began on February 16, 2022 with an original completion date landing in late 2022 or 2023. The area being developed was previously occupied by Ito Nursery, which closed in 2021. River Street Marketplace officially opened in 2024.


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