Orange County Cities / Capistrano Beach
Living in Capistrano Beach, Dana Point
Bluff-top homes and a beach road on the south end of Dana Point, right on the San Clemente border.
Updated October 27, 2026 · Jacob Hazzard, Luxre Realty
1925
Bluff homes first built
1989
Joined Dana Point
41.4
Acres given for Doheny State Beach (1931)
$2.07M
Median sale price
46
Median days on market
23
Homes sold in September
About Capistrano Beach
Capistrano Beach, or "Capo Beach," is the southern coastal neighborhood of Dana Point, bordered by San Clemente to the south and Doheny State Beach to the north. Homes were first built on the bluff in 1925, and Capo Beach became part of the City of Dana Point in 1989. Some homes sit atop the cliff overlooking Coast Highway and Capistrano Beach Park, and Beach Road, where Hobie Alter conceived the Hobie Cat catamaran, runs right along the sand.
Why People Move to Capistrano Beach
Capistrano Beach Park
A beach park along Coast Highway, below the bluff-top homes
Doheny next door
Doheny State Beach borders Capo Beach to the north
Bluff-top views
Some homes sit atop the cliff overlooking Coast Highway and the ocean
Beach Road
The beachfront street where Hobie Alter conceived the Hobie Cat
Close to San Clemente
Borders San Clemente to the south
Spanish-style roots
Early Spanish-style homes built by the Doheny family's Capistrano Beach Company
Types of Homes
Bluff-top homes
Homes on the bluff, where development started in 1925
Beach Road
Homes right on the sand along Beach Road
Spanish-style houses
Red-tile, Spanish-style homes from the area’s early development
Capistrano Beach Home Prices
Median sale price
$2,074,419
3 months ending Sept 2026, +29.9% YoY
Source: Redfin
Median price per sq ft
$844
-8.7% vs. last year
Source: Redfin
Median days on market
46
Compared with 45 a year earlier
Source: Redfin
- Median sale price: $2,074,419 over the three months ending September 2026, up 29.9% from a year earlier (Redfin)
- Median price per square foot: $844, down 8.7% from a year earlier (Redfin)
- Homes sold in September 2026: 23, the same as a year earlier (Redfin)
With only about two dozen sales a month, a few large or small homes can move the median a lot. Price per square foot fell even as the median rose.
Want a valuation for a specific Capistrano Beach home?HOA & Taxes
- Some streets and gated sections have HOA dues; check the dues and the property tax bill for any specific home
Getting Around
- Pacific Coast Highway runs along the base of the bluff
- San Clemente borders the neighborhood to the south; Dana Point Harbor is just north past Doheny
Schools
Capistrano Beach is served by Capistrano Unified School District. Always confirm the assigned schools for a specific address with the district.
Capistrano Beach FAQ
Is Capistrano Beach part of Dana Point or San Clemente?
Dana Point. Capistrano Beach became part of the City of Dana Point in 1989. It borders San Clemente to the south.
How much do homes cost in Capistrano Beach?
Redfin reported a median sale price of $2,074,419 for the three months ending September 2026, up 29.9% from a year earlier.
What is Beach Road in Capistrano Beach?
A street of homes right on the sand, where Hobie Alter conceived the Hobie Cat catamaran.
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Jacob Hazzard, REALTOR® | CA DRE# 02222037 | Luxre Realty