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El Caminante Bar & Bungalows

Hotel in Dana Point

Hotel★★★★4-star4.4 (108 reviews)

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About

El Caminante Bar & Bungalows is a hotel to stay in Dana Point. The hotel is close to South Day Use Beach and Group Campsite, about 4.3 km from San Clemente. It holds an official 4-star rating and scores 4.4/5 across 108 guest reviews.

What guests mention

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Location

What's nearby

  • South Day Use Beach0.4 km
  • Group Campsite1.0 km
  • North Day Use Beach1.7 km
  • Poche Beach1.8 km
  • Doris Walker Overlook2.7 km
  • Patriots Hill2.9 km

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Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport
MCOLF Camp Pendleton (Red Beach) Airport 27.4 km
Nearest station
San Clemente4.3 km
Nearest beach
South Day Use Beach0.4 km
Sea temperature
Sea temperature about 24.8 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
Driving
Drives on the right
Currency
USD
Power
Type A/B plugs · 120 V · 60 Hz
Tap water
Generally safe to drink

Straight-line distances.

Street view

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get to El Caminante Bar & Bungalows?

From El Caminante Bar & Bungalows, the nearest station, San Clemente, is about 4.3 km away; MCOLF Camp Pendleton (Red Beach) Airport is around 27.4 km away (straight-line distances).

How far is El Caminante Bar & Bungalows from the beach?

The nearest beach, South Day Use Beach, is about 0.4 km from El Caminante Bar & Bungalows in a straight line.

How is El Caminante Bar & Bungalows rated?

El Caminante Bar & Bungalows scores 4.4 out of 5 across 108 guest reviews, and holds an official 4-star rating.

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