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Casa Del Mar in San Clemente, CA

Casa Del Mar is an assisted living community in San Clemente, CA.

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2727 Via Montecito, San Clemente, CA 92672

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4.4 from 111 reviews
5 stars
75
4 stars
21
3 stars
7
2 stars
3
1 stars
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Overall Review of Casa Del Mar

common 22 reviews mention this

Staff service is consistently praised

Residents and visitors repeatedly describe the staff as friendly and responsive.

Across multiple reviews, the service stands out as attentive and helpful, with several guests calling out specific front-desk team members by name. People mention smooth check-in, quick assistance with parking or bags, and a willingness to accommodate requests. Even when other parts of the stay were criticized, staff helpfulness still comes up frequently in the overall experience.

common 26 reviews mention this

Location near beach and attractions

The best-known draw is the walkable proximity to the beach, pier, and downtown.

Many reviews highlight how close the property feels to the oceanfront, including the pier and nearby walking areas for food and shopping. Guests describe it as easy to get to restaurants and landmarks on foot, while also noting the area can feel quiet at night. A few reviewers specifically mention nearby destinations as part of why they chose the stay.

common 18 reviews mention this

Breakfast and wine-and-cheese add value

Complimentary breakfast plus evening wine-and-cheese show up often in reviews.

Several guests like the included breakfast and describe evening wine-and-cheese as a convenient extra. Some reviewers note it as a highlight for starting and ending the day. Others raise complaints about the quality or variety of breakfast items, but the fact that these offerings are included is a recurring part of the stay experience.

caveat 9 reviews mention this

Parking and ventilation can be limiting

Parking feels limited, and some reviews also point to ventilation challenges.

A recurring theme is difficulty with parking availability, with mentions of limited on-site spaces and street-parking considerations. Some guests describe needing guidance for where to park or when restrictions apply. Separately, multiple reviews bring up lack of air conditioning and ventilation concerns, describing rooms that can get warm or feel stuffy during warmer conditions.

caveat 14 reviews mention this

Rooms vary: small, clean, or dated

Room size and upkeep appear inconsistent, with mentions of small layouts and dated features.

A number of reviews describe rooms as clean and comfortable, and some mention spacious suites or well-equipped units for longer stays. But others describe rooms as small, outdated, in need of maintenance, or affected by issues like grime or odors. WiFi reliability is also mentioned in at least one review as an in-stay frustration.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 6 resident community capacity 6 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Board and Care Home Board and Care Home

Amenities

  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • John Wayne Orange Co (21 miles away) John Wayne Orange Co (21 miles away)

Care Services

  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • Asada Cantina + Kitchen (0.8 miles)
  • Rockwell's Bakery, Cafe & Bar (0.9 miles)
  • Flights & Irons Urban Kitchen (1.2 miles)
  • Pho Thanh Binh (1.3 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.3 miles)
  • Pedro's Tacos (1.8 miles)
  • Fisherman's Restaurants (2.2 miles)

Physicians

  • Kenneth K. Paddie, MD (0.8 miles)
  • San Clemente Oral and Facial Surgery (0.8 miles)
  • Prem Pediatrics (0.9 miles)
  • Foresight Mental Health (1.8 miles)
  • Laguna Dana Urgent Care Center (4.9 miles)
  • Ronald E Moser (5.5 miles)
  • Niguel Coast Oral & Facial Surgery (5.7 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (1 miles)
  • Rite Aid (1.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
  • Rite Aid (3.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.5 miles)
  • Rite Aid (5.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (5.5 miles)

Cafes

  • Moulin (1.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.4 miles)
  • Blk Dot Coffee (11.2 miles)
  • Kona Loa Coffe (12 miles)

Parks

  • Max Berg Park (1.4 miles)
  • Capistrano Beach Park (1.7 miles)
  • Linda Lane Park (1.9 miles)
  • Los Rios Park (3.8 miles)
  • Chapparosa Park (5.4 miles)
  • Founders Park (7.3 miles)
  • Marine Park (8.3 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Mission Basilica San Juan Capistrano Parish (4.2 miles)
  • Corpus Christi Catholic Church (9.8 miles)

Hospitals

  • CHOC Children's at Mission Hospital (8 miles)
  • Head & Neck Associates Of Oc (8.2 miles)
  • Palm Terrace (10.9 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Edwards Aliso Viejo & IMAX (10.3 miles)

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