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Capistrano Beach California Map

Explore Capistrano Beach, California, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Capistrano Beach, California

How to Use This Capistrano Beach, California Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Capistrano Beach, California. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of California or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Capistrano Beach.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Capistrano Beach
State	California (CA)
County	Orange County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	33.462528
Longitude	-117.671718
Population	6,800
Density	680.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	92624
Area Code	949
County Seat	Santa Ana

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About Capistrano Beach, California

Capistrano Beach is a locality in Orange County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,800. The population density is 680.0 people per km². Capistrano Beach is located at 33.4625°N, 117.6717°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 92624.

Capistrano Beach occupies a narrow strip of land where the relentless Pacific tides meet the rugged edge of the continent. It lies 1.6 miles east-southeast of Dana Point, CA (from Dana Point, CA: bearing 101°T), and is situated 9.5 miles south of Mission Viejo. The landscape is defined by the sharp, dramatic meeting of earth and salt, with the nearby San Juan Rocks emerging from the surf like jagged teeth against the horizon. To the north, the terrain rises toward the distant, hazy silhouette of Niguel Hill, while the inland topography is carved by the deep, shadowed creases of Deep Canyon. At the southern terminus, the water flows toward the sheltered expanse of Dana Point Harbor, which remains a constant, quiet presence in the local atmosphere. The air here carries a heavy, salt-crusted clarity, especially during the long, golden hours when the light softens across the sand.

Capistrano Beach traces its origins to a period of modest coastal development that favored quiet residential growth over dense urban expansion. The local economy relies primarily on services and small-scale enterprise, reflecting a history tied more to the ebb and flow of regional tourism than to heavy industrial output. Near the mouth of San Juan Creek, the land has long served as a corridor for those drawn to the temperate climate and the persistent rhythm of the tides. While the modern economy has shifted toward professional sectors, the physical footprint of the region remains dominated by its proximity to the water. Development has remained measured, leaving the area with a distinct sense of permanence that contrasts with the fluid, shifting nature of the shoreline.

Cultural life in Capistrano Beach revolves around the expansive sands of Doheny State Beach, a focal point for both residents and those who arrive seeking the quietude of the coast. The local character is defined by a slow, unforced appreciation for the outdoors, where the passage of time is marked more by the migration of seabirds than the frantic pace of the city. Notable for its connection to the sea, the area has occasionally attracted residents drawn to the solitude of the coast, such as the musician Brian Wilson, who once maintained a residence here during his creative prime. Local events often center on the preservation of the coastline, reflecting a communal desire to maintain the integrity of the natural environment. The atmosphere remains one of understated observation, where the simple act of watching the light fade over the water serves as a primary pursuit for those who live here.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Doheny Beach Marine Life Refuge (Marine Protected Area) — 0.3 mi, 207° SW
Doheny State Beach (State Park) — 0.3 mi, 213° SW
Capistrano Beach Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 164° S
Sunset Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 081° E
Sycamore Creek Trail (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 317° NW
San Juan Capistrano City Open Space (Local Recreation) — 1.0 mi, 026° NE
Reikers Point (Monument) — 1.4 mi, 056° NE
Doris Walker Overlook (Viewpoint) — 1.5 mi, 271° W
Dana Point State Marine Conservation Area (Marine Protected Area) — 1.9 mi, 261° W
Ocean Institute (Museum) — 2.0 mi, 267° W
California Coastal National Monument (National Monument) — 2.0 mi, 265° W · 8,946 acres
Usa House (Monument) — 2.2 mi, 318° NW
Made In OC (Public Artwork) — 2.5 mi, 016° N
Cinépolis (Cinema) — 2.5 mi, 323° NW
Zoomars Petting Zoo (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 2.7 mi, 008° N
San Juan Capistrano Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 2.7 mi, 012° N
San Onofre State Beach (State Park) — 5.4 mi, 108° E
Tobe (Historic Ruins) — 6.3 mi, 085° E
Regal Edwards Kaleidoscope (Cinema) — 6.8 mi, 000° N
LBHS Artists Theater (Theatre) — 8.2 mi, 312° NW
Laguna Gallery Of Contemporary Art (Gallery) — 8.3 mi, 310° NW
Art By Sadie Rose (Gallery) — 8.3 mi, 310° NW
Fabio Napoleoni (Gallery) — 8.3 mi, 310° NW
Laguna Art Museum (Museum) — 8.7 mi, 310° NW
Heisler Park Amphitheater (Theatre) — 8.9 mi, 309° NW
Alume (Historic Ruins) — 10.5 mi, 015° N
Cleveland National Forest (National Forest) — 11.0 mi, 057° NE · 426k acres
San Mateo Canyon Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 11.0 mi, 057° NE · 40k acres
Pretend City Children's Museum (Museum) — 13.0 mi, 343° N
San Bernardino National Forest (National Forest) — 38.8 mi, 038° NE · 683k acres

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