Capistrano Beach

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Capistrano Beach, CA

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Laidback beach-town vibe in Dana Point

Coastal Scenic Active Laidback Suburban

Situated at the southern end of Dana Point, Capistrano Beach is a relaxed coastal community between San Clemente and Doheny State Beach. Capistrano Beach, also referred to as “Capo Beach,” is picturesque with jagged cliffs overlooking the Pacific and offering ample opportunities for outdoor recreation.

Capo Beach has managed to avoid over-commercialization, lending residents a tranquil atmosphere overall along with plenty of peaceful apartments, condos, and houses to choose from. Capo Beach is also just a short drive away from excellent shopping at the Outlets at San Clemente. Convenience to I-5 and the Pacific Coast Highway make getting around from Capistrano Beach a breeze.

Transportation

62

Somewhat Walkable

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You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

26

Some Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

57

Bikeable

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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Capistrano Beach Park
  • Doheny State Beach
  • San Clemente State Beach
  • Salt Creek Beach
  • San Onofre State Beach

Airports

  • John Wayne/Orange County

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.