El Caminante Bar & Bungalows

Fun on the beach, near Dana Point Harbor

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

Travelers find balance at El Caminante Bar & Bungalows, an upscale beachside spot in Capistrano Beach. The on-site coffee shop, bar, and restaurant offer relaxation, while nearby hiking and biking trails keep visitors active. Guests can borrow bodyboarding equipment for the waves.

VIP Access

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Bar
24/7 front desk
Housekeeping
Air conditioning

P12,448 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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Room options

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Tonight

Sep 30 - Oct 1

Tomorrow

Oct 1 - Oct 2

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Ocean View King ADA Accessible with Patio & Chiminea

Highlights

Patio

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Ceiling fan

Pillowtop bed

Premium bedding

Private bathroom

Ocean view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Ocean View King with Patio & Chiminea

Exceptional

Highlights

Patio

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Ceiling fan

Pillowtop bed

Premium bedding

Private bathroom

Ocean view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Ocean View King

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Ceiling fan

Pillowtop bed

Premium bedding

Private bathroom

Bathrobes

Ocean view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Hacienda Suite

Highlights

Patio

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Ceiling fan

Pillowtop bed

Premium bedding

Private bathroom

Ocean view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

El Camino Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Pillowtop bed

Premium bedding

2 bedrooms

Ceiling fan

Private bathroom

2 bedrooms
Ocean view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Ocean View King with Balcony

Excellent

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Ceiling fan

Pillowtop bed

Premium bedding

Private bathroom

Ocean view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

34862 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, CA, 92624

What's nearby

Capistrano Beach Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Doheny State Beach - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
The Coach House - 3 min drive - 3.8 km
Dana Point Harbor - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
Salt Creek Beach Park - 5 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

San Juan Capistrano Depot - 11 min drive
John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

‪Better Buzz - ‬4 min drive
‪Rosetta Coffee Brewing Company - ‬18 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
‪El Pollo Loco - ‬3 min drive
‪Kawamata Seafood - ‬19 min walk

About this property

El Caminante Bar & Bungalows

Upscale hotel near Doheny State Beach

A coffee shop/cafe, a bar, and a restaurant are just a few of the amenities provided at El Caminante Bar & Bungalows. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a white sand beach and sun loungers. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Additional perks include:

Free self parking
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), free bicycle rentals, and smoke-free premises
A bodyboard on site, a 24-hour front desk, and beach towels

Room features

All guestrooms at El Caminante Bar & Bungalows feature perks such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and bathrobes.

More conveniences in all rooms include:

Showers and free toiletries
47-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and microwaves

Similar properties

Breakfast included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

Free 24-hour offsite parking
Street parking available
Free self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 25 per person
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant

Restaurants on site

El Caminante Bar

Things to do

Bodyboard
Free bicycle rentals
Hiking/biking trails

Family friendly

In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Guidebooks

Guest services

Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

Beach loungers
Beach towels
Beach umbrellas
In a nature reserve
On the beach

Spa

In-room massages

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
2 accessible parking spaces
Assistive listening devices
Front entrance ramp
Grab bar near toilet (33 inches high)
Tile flooring in room
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Visual alarms in hallways
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

2 floors
Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

Pillowtop mattress
Premium bedding

Bathroom

Bathrobes
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Shampoo
Shower
Slippers
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Entertainment

47-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Refrigerator

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Free local calls
Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

Resort fee: USD 35.00 per accommodation, per night

The resort fee includes:

Additional inclusions
Beach access
Concierge service
In-room coffee

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10.00 to 25.00 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Capistrano Seaside

Capistrano Seaside Dana Point

Capistrano Seaside Inn

Capistrano Seaside Inn Dana Point

Capistrano Seaside Hotel Capistrano Beach

El Caminante

El Caminante Bar Bungalows

El Caminante Bar & Bungalows Motel

El Caminante Bar & Bungalows Dana Point

El Caminante Bar & Bungalows Motel Dana Point

Frequently asked questions

Is El Caminante Bar & Bungalows pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at El Caminante Bar & Bungalows?

As of Sep 30, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Caminante Bar & Bungalows on Oct 1, 2025 start from P 9,364.91, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at El Caminante Bar & Bungalows?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at El Caminante Bar & Bungalows?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at El Caminante Bar & Bungalows?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is El Caminante Bar & Bungalows located?

Nestled on the beach, this Capistrano Beach hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Poche Beach and Doheny State Beach. South Day Use Beach and Capistrano Beach Park are also within 10 minutes.