The Capistrano Coast House Hotel - Dana Point
33.4568, -117.669358Overview
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
Rooms and availability
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Sea view
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Balcony
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Sea view
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Balcony
Facilities
Main facilities
Free Wi-Fi in public areas
Coffee shop
Picnic area/ Tables
Flat-screen TV
Electric kettle
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
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
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