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Metrolink Weekday Stations ��������������������������� ��������������������������� OCTA Beach Train Stations OCTA Beach Train Route �� � ����� Metrolink/Amtrak Route ����� �� ��� OCTA Summer Beach Train Stations Orange Station Flock to San Juan Capistrano San Clemente...a lot to sea and do Hitting the beach in Oceanside Directions: From I-5 freeway, exit at Chapman Ave., Each year, the swallows make their annual pilgrimage to the Founded in the early 1920s, San Clemente was created to be Visiting the “ocean side” took on a new meaning in the 1880s go east on Chapman to Atchison St. most famous mission in California — San Juan Capistrano. This the quintessential “Spanish village by the sea.” Today, this quiet when Oceanside became the name of a new location for a post Free parking summer, as an OCTA Beach Train rider, you can make a similar seacoast town is a frequent vacation destination, with its relaxing office serving the local area. journey and enjoy a day of exploring the historic mission, as well pace and picturesque vistas. Oceanside’s near-perfect climate invites visitors to play and Santa Ana Station as the many shops, antique malls and restaurants that are within The OCTA Beach Train stops twice in San Clemente. Exit at the relax at its 3.5 miles of white sandy beaches. Step back in time by Directions: From I-5 freeway, exit at Santa Ana Blvd., easy walking distance from the Metrolink station. first stop and you can practically step off the train and onto the go west on Santa Ana. visiting the historic Mission San Luis Rey de Francia, the “King of The OCTA Beach Train drops you in the heart of town where sand. Go one stop further and you’re at the San Clemente Pier Free Parking the Missions”, and Heritage Park. you can walk through the Los Rios Historic District. — and close to the heart of town. Enjoy a stroll on the historic pier, The historic Oceanside Pier is one of the longest wooden Irvine Station Or if you’re a fan of cool architecture, take a stroll through or dine at one of the many restaurants in the area. Looking to piers on the West Coast at its current length of 1,942 feet. From Directions: From I-5 freeway, exit at Alton Parkway the community’s regional library — designed by award-winning catch some waves? The beach stretches out on either side of the (near Ada St.), go east on Alton to Ada., go north on Ada. architect Michael Graves. pier where you can body surf or swim in the blue Pacific. its reach, viewers can peer into the entrance channel of Oceanside Free parking Harbor, a marina that is home to more than 900 recreational boats. Getting around town Getting around town Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo Station You can easily explore the town on foot. If you wish to visit You can take the shuttle around San Clemente or use OCTA Getting around town Directions: I-5 freeway to Crown Valley Parkway the Laguna Hills Mall or The Shops at Mission Viejo, use OCTA bus bus service to see Dana Point Harbor and Doheny State Beach. The NCTD Transit Center (offering a number of NCTD bus exit, west on Crown Valley to Forbes Rd., south on service and take Route 91 north. Buses leave every 45 minutes. To Shuttles from the San Clemente pier to San Clemente’s quaint Forbes Rd. to station. lines) is adjacent to the Oceanside Metrolink station. See posted Free parking head south to Dana Point Harbor and down PCH to San Clemente, Village district board every 20 minutes in adjacent Avenida Victoria. routes and schedules to access downtown Oceanside and other take route 91 or 191A south; buses operate every 45 minutes. OCTA Bus routes 191A and 91 operate hourly between San Juan local areas of interest. San Juan Capistrano Station NOTE: San Juan Capistrano does not have access to the Capistrano and San Clemente, with stops near Dana Point Harbor, Directions: From I-5 freeway, exit at Ortega Hwy., go west beach. If you plan to spend the day at the beach, please stay on Doheny State Beach and San Clemente Metrolink station. Allow on Ortega to Camino Capistrano. Go south on Camino the OCTA Beach Train to San Clemente or Oceanside. 45 minutes travel time. Capistrano to Verdugo St., go west on Verdugo. Parking for a fee in adjacent structure San Clemente Station Directions: I-5 freeway, exit at Avenida Pico. Go west on Avenida Pico to station. Free parking www.octa.net 714-560-5932 www.octa.net OCTA and Measure M. M. Measure and OCTA is brought to you by by you to brought is Orange County Metrolink Service Service Metrolink County Orange This summer, the fun begins by taking the OCTA Beach Train! Beach OCTA the taking by begins fun the summer, This is in this brochure. this in is on weekdays only. weekdays on Everything you need to know to have a great time at the beach beach the at time great a have to know to need you Everything a commuter rail service available available service rail commuter a Orange County Metrolink Service is is Service Metrolink County Orange San Juan Capistrano Juan San San Clemente San by OCTA in partnership with RCTC. RCTC. with partnership in OCTA by Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo Niguel/Mission Laguna Irvine weekend Metrolink service offered offered service Metrolink weekend Orange Santa Ana Santa The OCTA Beach Train is special special is Train Beach OCTA The October 3, 2004 from the following Orange County Metrolink stations: Metrolink County Orange following the from 2004 3, October OCTA Beach Train service is available most weekends between June 26 and and 26 June between weekends most available is service Train Beach OCTA also take the OCTA Beach Train and spend the day in San Juan Capistrano — just for fun. for just — Capistrano Juan San in day the spend and Train Beach OCTA the take also weekend Metrolink train service to the beaches of San Clemente and Oceanside. You can can You Oceanside. and Clemente San of beaches the to service train Metrolink weekend www.octa.net | 714-636-RIDE (7433) 714-636-RIDE | www.octa.net with the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) to offer fast and convenient convenient and fast offer to (RCTC) Commission Transportation County Riverside the with Orange, CA 92863-1584 CA Orange, Starting June 26, the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) is teaming up up teaming is (OCTA) Authority Transportation County Orange the 26, June Starting 550 South Main Street, P.O. Box 14184 Box P.O. Street, Main South 550 to the beach in air-conditioned comfort! Forget hassling with traffi c jams and parking. parking. and jams c traffi with hassling Forget comfort! air-conditioned in beach the to TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY TRANSPORTATION Summer weekends should be fun…so why not let the OCTA Beach Train take you you take Train Beach OCTA the let not why fun…so be should weekends Summer ORANGE COUNTY ORANGE on the OCTA Summer Beach Train. Beach Summer OCTA the on Train Beach Getting to the beach is a breeze breeze a is beach the to Getting Summer OCTA Where to purchase OCTA Beach Train tickets Operating schedule OCTA Beach Train dates Rules of the rails To ride the OCTA Beach Train, you must purchase your tickets in The OCTA Beach Train operates on nine weekends and two What surprises await you on the OCTA Beach Train? This summer you’ll We ask your cooperation in honoring the following Metrolink rules: • Absolutely no alcoholic beverages. advance. You may purchase individual round trip tickets, or you can additional Saturdays throughout the summer. The train will make only discover special events and prize drawings at a number of the stops • No smoking on train or platforms. enjoy greater savings by purchasing a special season pass to take the one trip in each direction, so note your departure and return trip times in south Orange County. Below is the OCTA Beach Train schedule and • Shoes and shirts must be worn on board. • No pets (service animals excepted). OCTA Beach Train on a regular basis. Tickets will not be sold at the carefully...and arrive 15 minutes prior to departure. special events happening near the stations! • Do not block aisles with personal belongings. • Use personal headphones with any audio equipment. station or on the train! • Please keep feet and newspapers off seats. Saturday 6/26 Drawing: Angels’ Train Baseball Tickets Depart (am) Station Return (pm) • Eating is permitted on the train as long as passengers are careful and properly dispose of trash. Getting your tickets is easy. Sunday 6/27 Farmer’s Market (SC) Saturday 7/10 Drawing: Sunday Brunch for two, Beach Train Rules: Choose one of the options below. 9:00 Orange 5:37 • No surfboards or bicycles on the Beach Train. Thornton Winery, Temecula • A bathroom and drinking faucet are located on the Sunday 7/11 Farmer’s Market (SC) lower level of each car. Buy a Ticket online: 9:04 Santa Ana 5:33 • On-board restrooms are not dressing rooms. Saturday 7/17 Ocean Festival (SC) • Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.