ModerateBeaches & Coast
Capistrano Beach Park
Dana Point, CA
Free beach; county lot parking (check posted rates)
By Simir Shah
This county beach in Capistrano Beach has a lot right next to the sand and is open daily. Years of storm erosion have damaged the park, OC Parks has removed damaged facilities, and only portable restrooms remain. OC Parks is designing (not yet building) a dune-restoration project, so expect a narrower beach at high tide; from June 15 to Sept 10, dogs are banned between 9am and 6pm.
Good for
- Ages 0–2
- Ages 10+
Happening near here
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South OC depth 2026County beach park
Map
Tides today
Next low tide
2:59 AM
1.4 ft
Next high tide
9:41 PM
4.5 ft
Predictions from NOAA · Newport Bay Entrance station
Nearby places
Pines ParkDana Point · Parks & Hiking<1 miPoche BeachSan Clemente · Beaches & Coast<1 miDoheny State BeachDana Point · Beaches & Coast1 miDana Point Community Center & Del Obispo ParkDana Point · Arts & Culture1 miFestival of WhalesDana Point · Arts & Culture1 miLantern Bay ParkDana Point · Parks & Hiking1 mi
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Eat nearby in Dana Point
- Truly PizzaPizza & Italian · $$
- The Shwack Beach GrillBurgers & American · $
- Coffee ImportersBreakfast & Brunch · $
- Kawamata SeafoodAsian · $