San Juan Capistrano may choose proposal for use of city’s Northwest Open Space

The San Juan Capistrano City Council tonight will see two presentations on proposals for operators to offer limited services on a portion of the city’s Northwest Open Space.

Councilman John Taylor says the idea is for the operator to offer a benefit to the city and its residents while maintaining its portion of Open Space.

One operator is the Capistrano Vineyards. It wants to provide an all-inclusive family and tourist destination to include equestrian stables, mustang rescue, a winery, restaurant and event facilities.

The other proposed operator is Red Tail Acquisitions, LLC. It wants to offer a traditional camping and “glamping” destination with public use of event barns/pavilion, equestrian amenities and pedestrian trails.

Taylor says it’s possible the Council may select one for exclusive negotiations for use of the property.

The Northwest Open Space is located west of Interstate 5 and Camino Capistrano, just north of Junipero Serra Road.  

Tonight’s City Council meeting begins at five.