The Capistrano Coast House Hotel - Dana Point

$$$$||View on mapDana Point, United States of America34862 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, California, United States of America, CA 92624|
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The Capistrano Coast House Hotel - Dana Point
34862 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, California, United States of America, CA 92624·View on map
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Overall Score
Very good
7.9Very good
Comfort8.7
Breakfast8.7
Location8.6
Cleanliness8.5
Staff8.5
Who stays here
Couples68%
Families13%
Solo9%
Business5%

Overview

Overall Score
Very good
7.9Very good
Comfort8.7
Breakfast8.7
Location8.6
Cleanliness8.5
Staff8.5
Who stays here
Couples68%
Families13%
Solo9%
Business5%

Beachfront boutique hotel with personal fire pits and complimentary e-bikes in Dana Point

Rooms & Suites

El Caminante Bar & Bungalows offers 30 rooms with vintage 1940s decor, dark woodwork, and Catalina-style tilework. Each room includes a record player with vinyl selections, a Dutch door, and a private patio with a personal chimenea fire pit. The Hacienda Suite provides a spacious layout with a large patio and ocean views.

Dining & Bar

The on-site bar serves creative cocktails and a tinned fish menu, with a fireplace and turntable playing Miles Davis. Breakfast is served daily on the back patio, offering items like breakfast sandwiches and quiche with fruit. The bar also features a DJ on Sunday nights on the terrace.

Location & Beach Access

El Caminante Bar & Bungalows sits directly across from Capistrano Beach, with 180-degree ocean views from the property. Guests can walk 5 minutes to the sand or use complimentary state park passes for Doheny State Beach. The hotel is a 1-mile bike ride to Dana Point Harbor along Pacific Coast Highway.

Amenities & Activities

Complimentary electric bikes are available for guests to explore the Dana Point area. The hotel provides personal fire pits on each private patio for making s'mores and socializing. Auditory guidance, wheelchair access, and tactile signs are available for guests with disabilities.

Nearby Attractions

Capistrano Beach is a 5-minute walk from the hotel, and Doheny State Beach is within walking distance. Heisler Park is 22 miles away, and John Wayne Airport is 22 miles from the property. The hotel offers complimentary state park passes for Doheny State Beach and other coastal parks.

  • Beachfront: Across from Capistrano Beach with 180-degree ocean views
  • Rooms: 30 rooms with private patios and personal fire pits
  • Dining: Creative cocktails and tinned fish menu at the bar
  • Activities: Complimentary electric bikes and state park passes
  • Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible with auditory guidance and tactile signs
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 16:00-22:00
until 11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in public areas for free.
Other information
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Number of rooms:30
Former name
el caminante bar & bungalows
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Rooms and availability

Presidential King Suite
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
King Room Disability Access
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • Sea view
  • Balcony
King Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • Sea view
  • Balcony

Facilities

Main facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in public areas

Free parking
Baggage storage
24-hour services
Food/ Drinks

Coffee shop

Picnic area/ Tables

TV

Flat-screen TV

Kitchen facilities

Electric kettle

Sports activities

Hiking

Sports & Fitness

  • Hiking

Services

  • Housekeeping

Dining

  • Picnic area/ Tables

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Beach access
  • Sun loungers
  • Garden area

Room view

  • Sea view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Patio
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • CD player
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Essential information about The Capistrano Coast House Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 189 US$
📏 Distance to center 1.8 mi
✈️ Distance to airport 24.2 mi
🧳 Nearest airport John Wayne, SNA

Location

34862 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, California, United States of America, CA 92624
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34862 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, California, United States of America, CA 92624
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34862 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, California, United States of America, CA 92624
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Reviews of The Capistrano Coast House Hotel

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