This is such a hidden gem of a place. Parking is free. It's dog friendly for portions of the sandy area. The views are absolutely spectacular. It allows you to walk right over to Doheny State Park thereby saving you money for parking. I have forgotten my state park pass on occasion and have been saved because I parked here instead. There are picnic tanks that make it perfect to eat al fresco by the sea. I personally love picking up my grubs from Kawamata Seafood right up the hill. The two goes hand in hand. To me, there's no better way to enjoy the two simultaneously. read more

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I love walking and like to get my steps in so this is a perfect place to be especially when it's so hot inland. You can enjoy a nice ocean breeze and take pictures of the natural beauty! read more

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This is a small beach located between Doheny and San Clemente beaches. It is part of the O.C. Park system. This beach was along the way on my walk from Dana Point to San Clemente Beach. Looks like there's plenty of parking. I did notice restrooms. Probably not my choice of beaches I would spend the day. read more

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Capistrano Beach Park features a rocky shoreline with easy beach access. Parking is free in a small lot that fills up quickly, especially on weekends and in the summer. We like walking along the shoreline here -- but NEVER barefoot. Ocean views from here are great. Yes, there are restrooms. read more

Capistrano Beach Park is FIRE. I took me and my girlfriend here this morning for some bike ridiing and surf watching. We spent a couple hours here bike riding, than turned in our bike rentals, and had lunch enjoying people watching and surfing. They also have basketball courts here, and skateboarding areas for all the skaters. Nice park I really recommend. read more

Gorgeous, peaceful beach. Easy access to beach, plenty of parking. Perfect for a nice walk. read more

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We visited the northern beach area just south of the campground. There was ample parking (pay by app) but we used the pedestrian bridge across the train tracks to cross from the hotels. The beach is a very thin strip that alternates between sand and rocks. It is a great beach for walking! If you want sand to lay out your towel there is plenty of room, if you want picnic tables There were lots of dogs. The beach is VERY clean! read more

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Well maintained and plenty of parking . Lots of good restaurants of all price ranges and cuisine.

How is it that I grew up in Orange County and hadn't ever heard of this place until about two months ago?! What a true hidden gem that's just south of Dana Point and north of San Clemente! The parking area that used to be close doesn't appear to be in existence anymore (half of it looks like it eroded). You can park on the main street - on the other side of the train tracks and walk over. Good to get some exercise anyway. Even though this is new to me - it's been pretty quiet every time I've been there. Nice for an evening stroll 2021: 57/100 read more

Coming from Chino Hills and heading toward La Jolla this was the perfect place to have a pit stop for a quick beach walk. I collected some really amazing rocks that made for awesome souvenirs. There was nothing super amazing but just off the beaten path from tourists. We didnt stay very long at all but it was the idea of not constantly being around people that I loved. read more

I love the fact that it's not terribly crowded. Entrance to Parking lot is tricky to find. When parking on PCH you can walk up, over and down a bridge that has a 3-flight stairway to walk over the train tracks. It's a favorite for early morning and evening walks through the parking lot. read more

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It is simply beautiful here. Not too busy, it was peaceful and serene, my family had a great day here. Plenty of room to spread out and you can park for only $1 an hour, which is some of the cheapest we have found by the beach ever. Lovely way to spend the day. read more

Always have been my family's top beaches that we go! It's much quieter and less crowded than Dana Point and San Clemente. Restaurants and time share hotels on the side, which makes staying/eating easy. We were always able to find parking too read more

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Kind of lame. Not much room on the beach. Not my first choice. Kind of rocky as apposed to sand which I prefer.

This isn't your typical beach with surfer buffs, squealing happy children, and huge family picnics. Capistrano Beach greets you with more subtleness, inviting you to relax with lullaby waves. It sits below a residential neighborhood along PCH, parallel to railroad tracks. There are basketball courts and a few picnic tables. Parking is $1 per hour. Restrooms are available. The sandy part of the beach itself is clean; only washed up rocks, seaweed, and birds who share the scenery. Afar in the ocean you can spot sail boats and a peninsula. This spot makes for perfect photo shots with an excellent HD camera. And if the sky is clear with a bright sun, consider yourself a spoiled lucky brat. It would be good idea to keep one of those woven mats and/or small blanket throws in your trunk in case you decide a beach nap is affordable in your busy life. I recommend making it affordable ;-) read more

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The parking area appears to be defunct. We parked on the street. The beach itself was nice and had lots of interesting rocks. It was not crowded, though it was a cool and overcast day. I'll return. read more

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One of my favorite beaches in the area because it's easy to access, always has parking, and is never crowded. Parking is $1.00 per hour. You can pay with cash or card, then leave the receipt on your dash. There's also a basketball court here, if you're interested in shooting some hoops. Otherwise, enjoy the sun, sand, and waves. It's a good spot for lounging, wading into the water, walking along the shore. read more

Really clean and calm full of enchanted pebbles. Really safe and easy parking.

I could go on for days about how great this beach is but I have to admit my review is a little biased. My aunt and uncle own a house on Beach Road and I've spent most of my summers there..on the private beach. :) But I have made the long walk down to the public beach many times. The public beach is really nice, sometimes there is trash here and there but for the most part it is very clean. There is a basketball court along with a couple volleyball courts which are always full of people. There are many restaurants and other services nearby. And access to freeways are also very close. One downside to this beach is it can be very rocky at times. This makes it difficult to do any skim boarding, and boogie boarding and surfing can be dangerous. The public beach opens daily at 6:00 AM and closes at 10:00 PM. It really is a beautiful family friendly beach. There are also really clean bathrooms and there is always plenty of parking. With this beach being nestled between two cute little beach towns one day of exploring is not enough. Rent a house on Beach Road grab a beer and walk down the beach. read more

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Beautiful beach, sand & sunsets. However, I gave it 4 stars because the Park is very damaged (probably from storm surge). The parking lot, bathrooms & basketball ball courts are closed. The sidewalks & roads are very damaged & covered in large beach rocks. Parking lot is closed to cars so you have to park on street. The upside is the park has easy access to the sand & the beach is not crowded at all. read more

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WOW The views are amazing. This is a very clean quite beach. I loved it! Parking was great and the bathrooms were clean. read more

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This beach has always been my family's go to for beach bonfires, BBQs, bike rentals, and lots of fun in the sun. I practically grew up at this beach, almost every Friday and Saturday night, and I have a lot of childhood memories here. Capistrano Beach Park also known as the Doheny State Park is a fun place to gather with friends and family. It takes place along PCH. On the southern end, known to locals as "meter beach" one could enjoy basketball courts, bathrooms, showers, benches, volleyball areas, and a paved pathway so you can ride your bikes or even run/walk with strollers. It's overall a fun family getaway. If you park at "meter beach" you're pay about a dollar per hour, but there is also free street parking on PCH, with a pedestrian bridge of stairs only that directs you to the beach. You can also park in the bonfire pit area, last time (May 2016) it was $15 for the day, and you can access it on Dana Point Harbor Dr, then drive to your pit of choice. Once in the bonfire pit side: it has lots of parking and each firepit has a picnic table. There are also 2 handicap spots (that I know of) where they have a path for wheelchairs to get directly to the fire pit. There are also bathrooms and shower areas, which are maintained and taken care of, with upkeep of tp. Many people bring their dogs and walk on the paved pathways. Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed on the beach, but it is still fun to bring them along. Enjoy the views of the beach, but BE CAREFUL swimming. I would not recommend swimming at this beach. Its great to get your feet wet, but unless you are a strong swimmer I wouldn't recommend going in. There a strong under toe and the currents are very strong, also the waves break directly on the shore so this makes it hard to come back to shore after swimming, without getting tossed. I did go swimming here as a kid, but it was never my favorite spot. The great thing though is that the fire pits are close to the water and its amazing to hear the waves crashing close by. Bring your kids, family, friends, dogs, and don't forget the sunscreen! read more

I grew up near this beach, so I have a lot of memories here! PARKING: This beach has a metered parking lot. There is also free street parking off of PCH. If you park on the street there is a overpass you can walk across to cross over the train tracks. ACTIVITIES/AMENITIES: This beach has bathrooms, drinking fountains, benches, showers, basketball court, and a bike rental shop. North of this beach is Doheny State Beach. In order to get in here you have to go through the gate at Doheny and pay. The part right next to Capo Beach is day parking, with a lot of fire pits. Fun place to come! The overpass from the street parking, empties into this day parking area. I grew up riding my bike with my family here and having bon fires. Fun place to come! It also is a easy beach to bring your kids to since the parking lot is real close to the sand. If you have a lot to carry, you won't have to go far! The waves here are kinda mellow mostly. There are no waves for surfing, so it can be a easy place to launch a paddle board or kayak. The waves they do have just break right on shore. Usually they aren't too big, but can be sometimes depending on the swell. read more

Capo Beach is the small little community nestles in between Dana Point to the north and San Clemente to the south. Super easy to park...they have metered spaces in lots in which you can park between the hours of 6am and 10pm...and plenty of restrooms to utilize if your gun-shy about getting in the frigid Pacific to tinkle during winter months! lol Plenty of showers and picnic tables as well. Wonderful beach for sittin' on the sand and for surfing... Capo's one of those place you can go in the evening and chill on the beach since it's a simple and quick walk from the lot. Also great in that there a few hotels and restaurants sprinkled just on the other side of PCH from the beach...including Olemendi's Mexican restaurant (highly recommend!). Highlights on the beach include a bike path (great for rollerblading to and from Doheny State beach to the north) and lots of volleyball (so bring a ball...or a Frisbee!). read more

Beautiful beach with an amazing view of the Pacific Ocean nestled between beautiful San Clemente and Dana Point. Nice beach to spend an amazing day with friends or family as there are plenty of benches, nice clean sand to relax and even a basketball court to challenge friends to a game. Sit in one of the benches and enjoy an amazing sunset or sit and enjoy a bonfire in the evening in one of many fire pits. Lifeguards throughout the beach to add security and clean restrooms as well. Who can ask for more, hey you can even bring your furry friends. read more

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I been coming here for a while already Great place to smoke a fat blunt Very peaceful at night read more

We have been here countless times and have always found a free parking spot on the street without the hassle of driving into the official county park where the entrance is such a congested pain to get to. All that gets you is 40 yards closer to the water but you do avoid the overhead bridge. If you bring gear for a BBQ, of course drive inside. With the way the sun reflects off the water, you can take some cool pictures. Never too crowded. I like it here. read more

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Super easy beach to go to. Easy, close parking. Really reasonable parking prices. Easy parking machines- No quarters! Clean and close restrooms. Nice walking/rollerblading path. Never seen it crowded. Not a fan of rocky beaches -1 star. read more

One of my favorite beaches. Love that its not a tourist attraction like all the other ones I live by. Went on the 5th of July and there were a couple locals, thats all. Water is clean too! read more

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$1 an hour which is a steal considering the state parks (San Onofre SB, San Clemente SB, Doheny SB) charge $15 for a day pass." read more

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Capistrano Beach Is one of South Orange counties best kept secrets. This is a small secluded public beach near Dana Point Harbor. with public basketball courts and volleyball courts on the beach, This is also the perfect place to rent a vacation home on the Private beach of Capo Bay, with beach house rentals right on the beach. www.VacationHomes.Travel has some great homes that can sleep 30 in one home, We have stayed in a 3 bedroom vacation rental on Capistrano beach on July 4th and enjoyed the firework show the city of Dana Point puts on over the water every year. So I would Vote Capistrano Beach the #1 beach in So Cal, For the day or the week its a great place to play. read more

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Nice beach to view the water, but I don't see myself running on the beach at this location. Rocks, rocks, and more rocks. It's impossible to run around the rocks. read more

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Nice quiet beach on a weekday. However, both google Maps and Siri will get you lost. Do NOT enter Doheny State Park. Drive south past it on Highway 1, and you will see a street - I think Beach Road - turn right and go over railroad tracks and then turn Left into Capistrano Beach Park. Terrible signage. But they have a small boardwalk with railings, stairs down to sand, tables and basketball courts above the sand. read more

Favourite beach to play basketball. Klay also hoops here too, good courts with single rims

Simply stunning! Beautiful location, quiet, clean. Definitely worth the drive! Basketball courts, pretty clean bathrooms. This beach has beautiful rocks. Wear sandals/shoes to walk the short way to the water. Great beach to set up for the day. Lots of artists came and went while we were there. All around a lovely beach. Felt like we were in a different country! read more

Shhhhh...don't tell anyone. Quiet county beach just south of Doheny State Beach. Hardly ever crowded, plenty of parking. Great place to watch the waves and get some sun. Not a great kids beach. It's very rocky and the shore break makes wading difficult. A buck an hour to park is a bargain. read more

Easy parking for daily activities, and beach break that is easy to swim through. The water seems clean and the beach is sandy. Trains will cruise by to add some noise but during the day it's no big deal. RV park alongside can bring large crowds but they buzz in their own circles. This beach is not picture friendly like Laguna but certainly fun with easy access. read more

My grandparents have a house on Beach Rd., so I come here all the time and I absolutely love Capo Beach. Although it always seems there are rocks on the shore, it's a very beautiful, clean beach. There is free parking and attractions to keep people busy. I love riding my bike up and down the beach in the bike lane. read more

This beach is beautiful and not crowded and pleasant to sit on the sand in...but the walk out to the water is SO rocky. You have to get to about waist/chest height before you hit sand again. read more

The water is really Murky and the rocks are SOOO SOOO soo painful I got cuts :( so bring water shoes :)