"We recently had our wedding at The Fish Tank Capo, and we couldn’t have been happier with our choice. This venue is such a hidden gem—unique, welcoming, and full of character. It immediately made us and our guests feel comfortable, safe, and completely at home.
Cate, the owner, was an absolute dream to work with. From the start, she was accommodating, easygoing, and full of helpful ideas. She truly went above and beyond—she even opened up her own attached living area so we could freshen up before the ceremony. That level of thoughtfulness made the day even more special.
The venue itself was everything we had hoped for—intimate, cozy, and full of charm. So many of our guests commented on how special the day felt and how perfect the space was for creating such a warm atmosphere.
We highly recommend The Fish Tank Capo to anyone looking for a unique and affordable venue. You truly won’t find a better combination of price, service, and heart anywhere else!"
"Great vibe, great place for meetings and just overall cool."
"Very unique event venue. I attended a wedding, but I believe they also have live music events too. The catered food was good and the staff was friendly."
"I could write a book about how wonderful this venue is! A truly hidden gem in the historic art district in Dana Point.
Venue: Absolutely unique! They have projectors throughout the venue that can display moving backgrounds or photo montages throughout your event. So it can feel like you're in an underwater aquarium, or NY in the 50s, or in a peaceful forest! They can also display different backgrounds or photo montages in different areas of the venue.
Music: they have speakers throughout the venue and also outside so you can give them a playlist or even sync your Bluetooth so you can have your own playlist going. I suggested to Doug the "vibe" I was going for - Nora Jones meets Michael Buble meets Indie Arie. He definitely delivered!!
You can also hire a DJ or a live band, however that may decrease your space usage for the venue. So it just depends on how many guests you want to have.
Dance floor: they can stage the dance floor almost anywhere in the venue! Again, depending on how many guests you have.
Outdoor patio: cute stylish outdoor patio area with fire pit! Our guests loved lounging in this area.
Parking: There is a lot across the venue where guests can park and a few parking spaces right next to the venue.
I highly recommend this venue and will definitely contact them again for future events!!
Thanks so much again Cynthia and Doug [of Breakwater Events] for making our event so wonderfully special!!"
"Attended an event last evening (July 27) and enjoyed the music and singing of Gregory Page. Prior to the performance, we enjoyed the taco bar which was excellent. Gregory Page, from San Diego, was very entertaining combining story telling along with his music. He is a prolific songwriter and singer in the folk music genre. The venue is warm and inviting and provided generous seating for the sixty or so audience members. This intimate setting is a hidden charm in Capistrano Beach. Check it out, you won't be disappointed."
"Oh my goodness! What can I say... my wedding reception was held here and it was amazing. We planned a tropical relaxed setting where our guests were able to move free and enjoyed a rotating food station. Everyone raved about the food quality and tasty treats. The atmosphere in the venue is a cool tropical bar setting and we were able to project our images on the wall to make the atmosphere feel like us. The bar was perfect complete with signature drinks. The venue provided so many extra details to make our evening memorable. Thanks for going the extra mile above and beyond the staff was attentive and warm.
I would recommend 10/10"