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Capistrano Coast House

4.0 star property
Coastal retreat offers oceanside coffee sipping and nature reserve hiking, with beachfront relaxation and outdoor adventures just steps away

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Travelers find balance at El Caminante Bar & Bungalows, an upscale beachside spot in Capistrano Beach. The on-site coffee shop, bar, and restaurant offer relaxation, while nearby hiking and biking trails keep visitors active. Guests can borrow bodyboarding equipment for the waves.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

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Room options

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Ocean View King with Balcony

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Ocean View King ADA Accessible with Patio & Chiminea

Ocean View King ADA Accessible with Patio & Chiminea

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Ocean View King

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hacienda Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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El Camino Suite

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Patio (Ocean, chiminea)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Located near the beach, Capistrano Coast House is in Capistrano Beach, a neighborhood in Dana Point. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Mission San Juan Capistrano, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Doheny State Beach and Crystal Cove State Park. Ocean Institute and Laguna Beach Paddle Boarding are also worth visiting. With kayaking, scuba diving, and snorkeling nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Dana Point travel guide
Map
34862 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, CA, 92624

What's nearby

  • View of the coastline at Dana Point in California
    Capistrano Beach Park
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Doheny Beach
    Doheny State Beach
    18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • South Day Use Beach
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pines Park
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Poche Beach
    5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • San Juan Capistrano Depot
    14 min drive
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA)
    35 min drive

Restaurants

  • Better Buzz
    4 min drive
  • Doho Cafe
    4 min drive
  • A's Burgers
    2 min drive
  • The Habit Burger Grill
    5 min drive
  • Las Golondrinas
    2 min drive

About this property

Capistrano Coast House

  • Upscale hotel remodeled in 2024 and located near Doheny State Beach
  • A firepit, a garden, and a restaurant are just a few of the amenities provided at Capistrano Coast House. Active travelers can enjoy hiking/biking at this hotel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • Additional perks include:
    • Free self parking
    • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a nature reserve, and a music library
    • A front-desk safe, multilingual staff, and smoke-free premises
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms are individually decorated, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Pillowtop mattresses and down comforters
    • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
    • 47-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix, Hulu, and streaming services
    • Refrigerators, CD players, and digital channels

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 25 per person
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Books
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Music library

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar near toilet (33 inches high)
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1938
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Renovated entire property - July 2024
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 47-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • CD player
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10.00 to 25.00 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Is Capistrano Coast House pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Capistrano Coast House?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Capistrano Coast House?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Capistrano Coast House located?

Located in Capistrano Beach, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Capistrano Beach Park and Doheny State Beach. South Day Use Beach and Lantern Bay County Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Capistrano Coast House Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 242 out of 300 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 300 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 300 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 300 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 300 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aimee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best places we’ve stayed! Beautiful rooms and views, super nice staff. Can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was beautiful, staff were friendly, and property was charming.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jiapeng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome boutique hotel at beach front. Very clean and surprisingly quiet
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Irma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So clean and bed is comfortable!! My second time staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice and we loved the out door fire pits they had. Right across the beach and a great location
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property and the staff were EXCELLENT!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved the room, it had a nice vibe with the fireplace. Staff was friendly and the bar is a nice quaint place to have have a drink before you explore the local area. Will be staying here again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really cute spot. Great location. Staff is amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room and bathroom were great, loads of space and a great view of the beach from the balcony. Staff all polite and friendly and the valet parking works like a dream. Breakfast was quality and plentiful. Would prefer a proper bean to cup machine for coffee rather than gas station filter coffee, but apart from that 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A hidden gem at the base of Capo Beach. Chill vibe, “glamping” at its best. The bar is terrific and the staff are wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Norma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great find

Location, style, comfort and excellent staff You won’t want to ever leave
Private patio
Relaxing lounges at sunset
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beach view in the morning and evening was lovely. Excellent breeze flowing through with dutch doors to room entrance and porch.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and loved the bed and pillows. Ocean view was great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay here. The view of the pacific ocean from our upper floor room was perfect. We loved how the decor, fixtures and style of the place felt original and charming. Check-in and out was extremely easy, parking was easy, and everyone was very friendly and helpful. It was exactly what we were hoping for and we will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Irma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like that it’s only a few rooms, parking is very convenient, the view is amazing. Felt so relaxed would definitely book again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property next to the beach
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic!

Fantastic place. Absolutely loved it. Very classy. Service incredible. Lovely beachside bar, too!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Retro-chic beach bungalow hotel with beautiful view of the ocean. Well maintained and clean property. Staff were friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a weekend away for an anniversary! We loved the short walk to the beach and food. We also enjoyed the comfortable bed and wonderful staff. I would recommend this hotel to anyone who wants a beach front hotel 😊
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Jamila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
By the ocean, fire on the patio, walkable to restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were especially impressed by the service and most notably Aldo. He made us feel like we were at home. A very special place!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Benny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The grounds are beautiful and well kept. While the rooms are small they are comfortable. The restoration was beautifully done
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfy bed and great location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

reagan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very cute place with fabulous service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Love the atmosphere and the proximity to all the locations I like.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025