again, I'm not your typical reviewer who gives out 5 stars like free bottle water... it must meet all categories for a park to be considered superb. 1. ample parking! and also for motor home and trailers 2. Great walk paths within the park and extending south to capristrano beach, in and put of the water canal trails leading to mission viejo. for all bikers, Joggers runners and walkers. 3. a great eatery thats seeves beer and drinks and local plates right on the besch front. 4. tables and grills are widely available 5. life guard stations manned and ready 6. break water that's accessible and provides extraordinary views sounds and resting points. 7. for all ages, kids adults and for seniors. 8. surfing, paddling, swimming and sunbathing 9. downtown area provides places to grab some grub siteseeing , and window shopping 10. couple hours of entertainment for the family or by yourself a strong 4.5 to 4.75 missing... beach firepits, water fountains and more shower spots closer to the beachfront .

We had such a wonderful time at Doheny State Beach! We came with our 3-year-old son and it was the perfect spot for a family day. The beach is clean, safe, and easy to access. The waves near the shore are gentle, which made it great for little ones to splash and play without us worrying. There are plenty of picnic areas with shade, which made snack time and breaks really comfortable. Our son loved running around in the sand and watching the surfers further out in the water. The bathrooms were well-kept and convenient to get to, which is always a huge plus with a toddler. We also appreciated the family-friendly atmosphere—lots of other kids and families enjoying the day, but it never felt overcrowded. It’s such a relaxed environment, and parking was simple too. We’ll definitely be coming back. Doheny State Beach is now one of our go-to spots for a safe, fun, and stress-free beach day with our little one! 🌊☀️👶

We stopped there during our morning walk to the beach, and while used to the coastline beaches, we really enjoyed our time here. Besides being conveniently located within Dana point, it has a decent surf spot, highly frequented though and a few good amenities (picnic area, toilets…) - there is also a large paid parking in case you drive down there.

Beautiful beach, clean, safe and easily accessible. The waves are not too strong and there are some volley ball courts on the smaller side of the beach. Picnic tables are on the lawn side. Great spot!

There is a lot to love about this beach. Super clean restrooms, easy access to the cafe, loads of picnic tables and bbq pits, and more. We absolutely loved our time here and will be coming back. The only knock is the beach is very rocky if you plan to get into the water you need booties.

Beautiful clean place. The staff here is on the money when it comes to keeping the areas maintained along with the people. No craziness here. Everyone kept to themselves and maintained a great environment for everyone

Spent the night in my van at the campground. I had a doctors appointment in Laguna and instead of driving home, hour and a half, I spent the night and metal detected. I had a front row, closest to the water, about $75. Worth every penny. I managed to get about $3 back metal detecting 😂😂 _/🚶🏽.

This is a beautiful hidden beach. You park in a large lot off PCH and take a walk downhill. First you go through a tunnel. On the other side is a large grassy are with picnic tables, BBQ, and a basket ball court. After going down some stairs you will see the snack bar. Off to one side are showers, the other side are the restrooms. The beach is just below. The beach is small and beautiful. They have lifeguards here too. There's BBQ"s on the beach area too. This is a great place to spend the day.

Great beach Parking can get busy on the weekends Great patch of grass to lay out w/ shade from the palm trees

An absolutely beautiful, magnificent beach, one of the most beautiful beach I’ve ever seen 😀

Went to this beach for the first time. Absolutely beautiful. The walk from the parking lot down to the beach was a little long and downhill but so worth it. Idk if it was because it was during the week but it was not crowded and plenty of parking. There is a large grassy area. The walk back up hauling stuff was a pain so be prepared. We took a wagon and an ice chest with wheels which I would highly recommend. My sister-in-law did say on weekends it does get packed so plan to get there early.

One of the best places in Dana Point for a fun and chill time alone or with your friends and family.

A clean park for picnics, biking, running, basketball, and surfing. The steep climb on the way back with electric golf cart ride options by a local business for $2 in 2025.

can’t beat it. i have always gone during the morning/day, but i highly suggest checking it out at sunset!

The mecca of cover bands and historic singers songwriters and concert hall for all; San Juan's diamond in the rough offers bands and events of all kinds. I was invited by bass player Mikhail, to the U2 experience and boy was it an experience!!! They also included a Cold play tribute that was to die for! The lead singer was awesome and the coach house was packed! 400+ppl, not bad crowd for a Thursday date night!! Can't wait till this band plays again!!

We thoroughly enjoyed Judy Collins at the Coach House! The venue is intimate and the perfect place to see a legend. We enjoyed her stories and humor. Her voice was amazing, still has those crystal high notes. The service and food were great too!

Great venue for live music, with an EXCELLENT sound system (and a clearly talented sound crew). The food and drink are a little expensive, but I suppose that's par for the course for any establishment like this one these days. And, you're not going for the food anyway!

Let me start off by saying my husband and I go to the coach House often, we have seen some great shows. Saturday, September 6, 2025. We did a spur of the moment, buy some tickets to see Devon Allman. Almond Brothers are one of many favorites for my hubby. I went along for the ride lol. I knew nothing of him. All I knew, he’s the son of the late, great! Greg Allman. Let me say!!This was one of the best concerts I’ve ever seen at the coach house. I wish I can remember all the names. The opening act was a young lady very bayou southern, Who was a one Man band. She had that sultry, Bluey, rockabilly style. Great opener for what was yet to come. Then, Devon Allman and his fantastic band started to play. All I can say is WOW. 🤯 They were all so amazing, at one point there were 11 people on stage, calling in fellow musicians Who has played with the best of the best. I can’t begin to tell you how interactive, entertaining they all are. Devon’s voice is amazing as well as all the other appearances. Such talent, All on one stage. Everyone absolutely loved what they do and it showed. Again, Can’t recall all the names. There was a black gentleman who can play and sing like nobody’s business. The new B.B. King. He sang my favorite song, soul shine.. There’s a black lady Who has the voice of an angel, When she sang, you felt it. All I can say is…if you have the opportunity to see Devon Allman.. Don’t miss it! If you weren’t a fan, you will become one. My husband and I have been to many concerts, and have paid a lot of money for some big named bands. I tell you, you can’t beat the coach House for the best intimate seating. Hoping they bring some more big names in. Hats off to the coach house for the many years of bringing great talents to our city. I have to add in… with a full house, you get great service, can be a little pricey, But we enjoy their steak dinner 😋 My cocktails were pretty good too 🥴 let’s see if I can add some clips

My wife and I have never had a bad meal yet. We’ve had the chicken, filet mignon, New York steak, swordfish etc. All meticulously prepared to order and delicious. We’ve seen Spyro Gyra, Bacon Brothers, Piano Guys, Super Diamond and others. Fantastic shows. Super service and loads of great fun. These pix are of Super Diamond on 8/23/25.

I have never seen Judy Collins before, just admired her from afar! Wonderful venue, great sound, dinner before was delicious too!

They have a good selection of bands for the area, which is the major plus for this venue! The house band is also good! The local band that played before the house band was horrible, so I don't recommend being there early. The seats are uncomfortable and there are too many people squeezed in at each table. We gave up our seats close to the stage and went back to the bar. They wouldn't have to require a minimum food purchase if the food was good.

We stopped in for a few minutes while in town for another activity. We are so glad we did. Each of the children did Mission projects while in school. It is a blessing to be able to stop by and look at history.

Beautiful church with great art and architecture. A great place to pray or simply relax. Note: This is NOT the original mission built in 1776. For that you have to walk down the block and pay the admission fee. The basilica church is free to enter and is an active parish.

Big church in the Spanish style. Beautiful golden altar. It had a feel of Europe meeting the New World. Church is free but $18 if you want to visit the museum and old mission grounds. Lots of restaurants and souvenir shops around and more on the other side of the train tracks on River Street

And very beautiful Church. It makes it easy for praying, that is raising your mind and heart to God. The retablo is very much like one that you would see in an old European Church. You can be a Jesus Lover for an art lover or a historian an experience the greatness and the beauty of this wonderful Mission basilica

Enjoy the beautiful interior and serene ambiance of the Mission Basilica!

Beautiful and peaceful church

We came to check out the mission and saw this building from outside was beautiful, and to our amazement, the inside is even better and just feels powerful and peaceful, to say the least. Kinda speechless when we stumbled upon inside. It's free to enter, by the way. Please di yourself a favor and drop in if you are nearby!

To die for!!! As a French native, I’m usually wary of trying French restaurants… but L’Hirondelle is leagues above the rest on so many levels. First and foremost, the ambiance is lovely, quaint, and cozy. You slip right into a space that feels elevated while still remaining warm and inviting. The next thing I have to mention is the staff. We had the pleasure of being served by Josh, the owner’s son in law, who was such a delight! He made us feel right at home and was very kind and attentive. We would come back just for the wonderful service. Lastly, the food. WOW. If I could give more than five stars, I would. We had the pâté/cheese/fruit plate to start and an order of the escargot…which turned into two orders simply because of how out-of-this-world delicious and authenticity French they are. I won’t be ashamed to admit, we contemplated on a third order! We had the duck breast and petrol sole for mains, also delicious. For dessert, a perfectly crafted and visually pleasing crême brûlée. Chef’s kiss! We will definitely be coming back again and again. Thank you, L’Hirondelle!

Forest time at a French restaurant and it makes me want to visit the country. The staff was friendly, the tables were cozy and made it easy to visit with other like they do in Europe, at least that is what I was told. The French soup and petite rack of lamb from this place would be my last meal.

Terrific spot with charming atmosphere and very tasty food. Everything was terrific! Family owned spot with a real love for their work and guests. Can't wait to return!

A most wonderful dining experience! We have been coming here for many years and it has consistently served delicious dishes, provided fantastic service, and offered a fabulous wine selection. Do not miss the Pate, Cheese, and Fruit board. My favorite meal is the Duck Salad. It is always hard to decide whether to sit indoors or outdoors since both settings are uniquely beautiful and comfortable. Ali is the most gracious and knowledgeable host and the staff is superb. I make the trip from Los Angeles to Capistrano several times a year with friends or family just to enjoy this excellent restaurant. Leave room for dessert!

Great place to dine, nice food (tarragon chicken is top notch) , and very attentive and responsive staff. Whenever I'll be driving back from San Diego, or just happen to be in the area, I'll certainly grab a seat and a plate here.

L’Hirondelle Restaurant is pure charm in every sense! The moment you step inside, you’re welcomed by an elegant, European-inspired atmosphere that feels timeless. The food is outstanding—beautifully prepared, flavorful, and perfectly balanced with a fine selection of wines. The service is warm, attentive, and makes the whole dining experience feel special. Whether it’s a romantic date night, a family celebration, or just treating yourself, L’Hirondelle delivers sophistication and unforgettable flavor. Truly a gem worth discovering! 🌟

Owner is super engaged very proud of his beer, wine, and food, as he should be. It's a romantic eclectic environment which was nice for my wife. If I didn't know where I was it could have been a side street by the river Seine. Their escargo, French onion, and warm spinach and bacon salad were as good as any I've tasted outside Paris.

Breathtaking Views and Exceptional Service The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel is one of those places that never fails to impress. From the moment you arrive, you’re greeted with warmth and professionalism that immediately makes you feel at home. The ocean views are absolutely stunning, and every corner of the property is immaculate. The service here is consistently top-notch — everyone you encounter is friendly, attentive, and genuinely cares about your experience. Whether you’re relaxing by the pool, enjoying a drink on the terrace, or taking a stroll along the beach, everything feels effortless and perfectly curated. It’s the ideal mix of laid-back coastal California and refined luxury. My wife and I always leave feeling relaxed, refreshed, and already planning our next visit.

Absolutely stunning views. But the staff makes this place special. First of all, Nickolas at the front desk-thank you for the great room! Love the pool bar, Josh is the OG rock star! Great vibe and super personable. Last but not least Judy at the lobby bar. Thanks for putting up with us! I can’t say enough good about this place!! Ready to come back and haven’t even left yet.

We had a wonderful experience at this location, which is perfectly situated on the water. Amazing views, interior design, and conveniently on a trolley stop if you like that sort of thing. Very kid-friendly. Most of our staff experiences were very good, but we did encounter some staff who didn’t seem very customer-service oriented (at the outdoor dining location and near the beach chair trailer), and the property needed more tending at times (e.g., towels left on top of a garbage and an old French fry on the ground for days, etc). For the brand and price, we would have expected more consistent excellence. However, we still had a wonderful time here and felt the location was incredible. Some of the staff at the pool and in the lobby/reception area were incredibly kind and helpful.

This is nowhere near a 5-star hotel. I decided to use >100K of my precious points on one night at this hotel, and I regret doing so. If I had paid $1,300 a night, which was the cash rate that night, I would rate this a 1-star, not a 2-star. This is a beautiful hotel and it has SO much potential, but it's worth $300 a night, not $1,300. I've heard exceptional things about two other nearby hotels: Montage and The Ranch. I recommend visiting those first instead of this hotel. Here's why: - The service is a 4-star experience at best. The 'beach butler' is just some golf cart that you have to call to drive you up from the beach. If you're surfing, which we were, you won't have a phone, so you have to lug your boards up. - My suite-night award request was rejected, yet I was 'upgraded' to a room right in front of this event space, which was awkward because people were looking into the room all the time. - Coming up from the beach with our boards, there are no showers, nowhere to store your boards. I mean, this hotel is in front of an epic wave, it's not hard to integrate some basic amenities for beach-goers and surfers. There's no surf report, no guides, nothing. - I waited for about 25 mins for the concierge to help see if she could get us a table at the sushi restaurant (on a cancellation basis), who then told me she wasn't a concierge, and to check on OpenTable. Like, come on lady, you don't think I tried that? - We ate brunch at Raya, the food was bland. We wanted to leave but it takes like 15 mins to get your car from the valet (which is $75 per night, again ridiculous). - No status gives you access to the 'Experience Club Level', and despite it showing this on their website, you can't access the sauna (only for spa guests), which I find ridiculous if you're spending $1,300 a night. - There are no lights on the pickleball or tennis courts. - The rooms are small, small showers, no heated floors; things you'd expect from a 5-star $1,300 per night hotel. Again, the experience itself wasn't terrible. But the value for what you get is just straight up disrespectful.

An absolute 10 out of 10..........If you get the opportunity to stay here, DO NOT HESITATE! I could go on for days telling you about this location, but no matter how much I praise its staff, location, experience, the pool, the dining options, the view etc., I would still be doing a disservice! YOU ARE SPOLIED if you have the opportunity to experience this gem, it will stay with you for the rest of your life! Absolutely amazing, every step.

The service I experienced from SB and Judy from the lobby bar was exceptional. From start to finish, they crafted delicious cocktails, and the tuna tartare was outstanding. The location is perfect—right next to the beach, with great restaurants and bars nearby. I would definitely recommend this Ritz.

Exquisitely elegant, beautiful location, valet parking, spacious rooms, comfortable beds, outstanding restaurants and a bar overlooking the coast - what more can you ask for in luxury?! They even parked my S65 close so I can go and explore easily around the Coast. Highly recommended for a vacation or business!

Raspberry Margarita tasted like Medicine for me so it’s a no🤢 But food that we order was good and have a great amount of serving too. Calamari is tasty especially the sauce. It Goes well together. The Miso cod was also delicious if you prefer your fish in a sweet glaze. Salmon is also good as it is basic. And then our entree took a little longer to be serve for whatever reason. Order there sundae if you have a sweet tooth. It’s a huge serving and its good for sharing.

This is a great place to eat after your whale watching trip! We were seated right away and the hostess was very nice. They seated us on an outdoor patio that was somewhat enclosed but quite cold since we went in late December so we actually asked to move tables to be warmer. Our server was awesome and super charismatic! 5 stars for the service for sure. We felt the food was a little overpriced for the portion sizes. But everything we got was great quality and delicious! I'd recommend going here.

Great location, right at the harbor end, with a second floor for even better views. Fish & chips, flaky fresh fish, lightly battered and fried, delicious! Fries though were average. The steamed clams were good, mussels were not as fresh. The scallops were huge and pretty tasty, but the clams were all overcooked and became quite tough!

Awesome food and service. I have dined here many times. The cocktails drinks are great too. Try the Sunday brunch buffet if you are seafood lover. Can't go wrong with that. Eat your meal, sit back, enjoy the views of the harbor and watch the Catalina express ferry load/unload passengers!

The ousters were on the small side, but they were good. The kids liked the coconut shrimp and the mussels. The mussels had a basil based sauce. It wasn't thrilling nor was it bad. My wife had the burger and enjoyed it. The kids also liked the kids burger and Mac and cheese. My friend didn't like the fish and chips. I had the blackened tuna. I didn't like that the shishito peppers, which were nicely charred, were then covered in the sauce. That made no sense. The sauce was decent. In all, I don't know if I would recommend the place, but I wouldn't not recommend it either. It was okay to good.

Our favorite happy hour spot - luckily very close to our home :) The views at sunset are so calming The oysters are always great and happy hour prices are the best I’ve seen out here (I do miss New York City dollar oyster options) Coconut shrimp is solid Wings with buffalo sauce are a bit on the hot side but nice and meaty and they do have a bbq option Ahi poke dish was solid as well Drink options are great at only $6 a pop, nice and tall. Just had one yesterday, vodka, basil, grapefruit and st germain - nice and grapefruity as we don’t like anything too sweet.

Food is tasty, cocktails are good, but mostly you go here for location. We used to frequent their brunch pre-covid. This last trip though was a little disappointing. We had a great view and could even hear some of the nearby concert. Our server was kind and polite. With that said, the extra charges were kind of crazy. An extra dollar for a couple berries in a vodka soda, uh okay. Then I ordered my salmon with no potatoes just veggies. Somehow that turned my $31 meal into a $35 meal. $4 for no potatoes? First off, I didn't say extra veggies and if that's what the server thought I meant a "hey sure but there's an upcharge for that" would have cleared that right up. Didn't really have the time or energy to complain about $5, but still kind of excessive. Overall still good, just be wary of any special requests.

My wife and I recently had our rehearsal dinner at Whitestone Restaurant and Bar, and it was an absolutely amazing experience! From start to finish, Nader and the entire team went above and beyond to make our evening perfect. The food was amazing, the restaurant itself is beautiful, and the service was truly A+ plus. Every detail was handled with such care and professionalism, allowing us to simply relax and enjoy this special occasion with our loved ones. If you're looking for incredible food, a fantastic atmosphere, and unparalleled service, you absolutely need to come here. Thank you again, Nader, for the amazing experience. My wife and I couldn't be happier with how everything turned out!

What a great experience! My wife and I stopped by for dinner tonight and everything was spot on. We were greeted with smiles and hello's by every staff member on our way to our lovely booth. The 2 servers couldn't have done a better job. And to top it off, our meal was delicious!

I was expecting more and found it was just a regular restaurant like Applebee's or Olive Garden. The front door had to be manually closed, my reservation had me at one table, and I was shuffled around to accommodate someone else. I expected more from the steak I ordered (meh), not vegetables came with my steak dinner, so the side order was $14 (unbelievable). I was placed in a 2 seater corner booth close to the front door after being moved, and walk-ins received better seats than my reservation. Let's just say, as a high level Google reviewer, this is one of my lowest marks. There is little to No chance I will probably return. And maybe not have the Hostess in a dress and dirty sneakers. I Do Not recommend this establishment for local or visiting patrons.👎🏾 Response from the owner an hour ago Dear Guest Anthony, We are genuinely sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. We strive to provide top-notch service and food to all our guests and deeply regret if we fell short. We appreciate your feedback regarding the seating arrangement and our staff's attire and will undoubtedly take these critiques into consideration for improvements. As for the steak dinner, we're saddened to hear it wasn't up to par and will address this with our kitchen team. We want every guest to leave our restaurant satisfied and we're sorry we missed that mark with your visit. We hope you might reconsider and give us another opportunity to turn your experience around in the future. Sincerely, Whitestone Restaurant & Bar Though I appreciate your response, but as the owner, your control is limited day to day. I believe it was the General manager who moved me and was less than cordial. As business owners we can become complacent and detached from our original purpose. Undercover Boss became popular for a reason and had heartwarming stories, but there were also some dark stories we don't usually speak about. The only suggestion I have is to pass out review cards for visitors and see if my assessment was accurate and adjust as you see fit. As a retired disabled veteran that has traveled the world and eaten in many countries, I always expect the best when I am at home. I wish you the best on fixing these issues. God speed!

amazing food, very hearty and filling. the burst of flavour hit all the right spot

The server was not paying attention to my table at all. We asked for a dessert menu, he brought the menu and left us hanging 10-15 mins without checking on us. He went to the bar and had a beer and chatting with his coworker. Also heard conflicts between servers, that was mood killing. The food was okay, not so special for the price we paid for.

6 stars if I could! Massimo is a true gem of a human and that always takes care of me and my friends with the best service every time we come here! The happy hour is such a great deal, and I haven’t had one dish or beverage that has been disappointing. Always delicious, always consistent.

Wow! I've driven by this place a million times and never stopped in. I've been missing out! The food was awesome! Starting with the grilled artichoke and finishing with the rack of lamb.... Really good. Our serving staff was very attentive and helpful. We will be back.