A Seaside Escape
Experience the best of beach life at Capistrano Coast House, where guests delight in a curated menu of experiences designed to refresh the body, renew the mind and soothe the spirit.
Discover Our Backyard
Dana Point, San Clemente, and Laguna Beach are all located just minutes from our door. Explore our seaside paradise and enjoy a world of new experiences. From stand up paddleboarding at Doheny Beach to leisurely bike rides, hiking and whale watching, the perfect adventure is waiting for you.
Coming Summer 2026: The Dana Point Trolley will have two stops on either side of the hotel within walking distance for our guests. Schedule here: Dana Point Trolley | Free Coastal Transportation & Stops
Whale Watching
Whale watching in San Juan Capistrano offers a chance to see some of the Pacific Ocean’s most incredible marine life just off the Southern California coast. Visitors can spot migrating gray whales in winter and spring, blue whales during summer, and dolphins year-round while cruising through the scenic waters near Dana Point Harbor.
All Attractions
Things to do
- Capistrano Beach Park Out the Door
- Gray Matter Museum of Art 2.6 mi
- Dana Point Harbor 4.0 mi
- Bluff Top Trail 4.0 mi
- Salt Creek Beach Park 5.0 mi
- San Juan Mission 5.2 mi
- San Clemente Pier 6.4 mi
- Catalina Express 7.0 mi
Restaurants
- Sunset Bar 0.2 mi
- Olamendi 0.3 mi
- Station Craft Brewery 2.0 mi
- Coastal Kitchen 3.0 mi
- Wind & Sea Restaurant 4.0 mi
- Good Choice Sushi 6.9 mi
Shopping
- Killer Dana Surf Shop 4.0 mi
- Monarch Bay Plaza 5.0 mi
- Monarch Beach Promenade 5.0 mi