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Capistrano Beach Park
4.6★ · 1,059 Google ratings · Dana Point, California
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Picnic tables✓ Free
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 10 ft away · free
Accessibility
Step-free entrance
Access
6am to 10pm
Walk
280 ft · 1 min
Restrooms
Yes · 260 ft away
Cost
Free
Water
75°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
5 ft range today
Length
2.6 miles of shoreline
Sand
330 ft from the water to the back
Water quality
Good · 2% of 163 over the limit · 2025
Crowds
Quietest Sun 8am
Map of Capistrano Beach Park
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Guide
Good to know
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 36 visitors · 2018–2026
Go at low tide
Low tide exposes more sand and rocks for exploration, which reviewers frequently mention as a highlight.
Visit on weekday afternoons
Tuesday afternoons and off-season weekdays offer fewer crowds while maintaining the beach's peaceful atmosphere.
Arrive early for sunset parking
The lot fills quickly in evenings and on weekends, so plan to arrive at least 30 minutes before sunset.
Bring warm layers for evening
The beach gets chilly after 5pm, so pack extra clothing if you plan to stay through sunset.
Watch for strong currents
One reviewer reported dangerous-looking undercurrents and strong waves during certain conditions.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
68°F · clear
Water
75°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
3.3 ft · 11 s apart
Wind
3 mph from the SSE
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 15:06 | High tide | ↑ |
| 23:32 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 5:31 AM.
Crowds
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Plan your visit
📍 35005 Beach Rd, Dana Point, CA 92624
🅿 Parking 10 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 280 ft away, about 1 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 260 ft away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Capistrano Beach Park?
The nearest mapped parking area is 10 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Capistrano Beach Park?
280 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 1 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Capistrano Beach Park have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 260 ft from the listing.
When is Capistrano Beach Park least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Sun 8am and the busiest at Sun 4pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
