• Toni NelsonPatch Mayor

  • Laguna Niguel-Dana Point, CA

Toni Nelson is a neighborhood advocate who administers Capo Cares -- a 501 (c) (4) non-profit civic organization for those who share a common interest in enhancing life in the little slice of paradise called Capistrano Beach. Capo Cares exists to ensure that the beauty, aesthetics, safety and responsible development of the Capo Beach community are maintained and enhanced by elected officials. Originally from Canada, Toni is a retired CPA/finance executive who has lived in Southern California for 30 years. She is a community volunteer and an avid gardener who regularly advocates for beautification projects in her community. A member of the Dana Point Historical Society, Toni is particularly passionate about preserving the cultural heritage of Capo Beach and preserving our precious beach resources. She is a volunteer at Mission San Juan Capistrano and occasionally works with similar groups in San Clemente and San Juan on common civic projects. Please visit our Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/capocares.

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Laguna Niguel-Dana Point|Neighbor News|

Capo Beach Park To Reopen Memorial Day Weekend

Capistrano Beach Park is set to reopen for public use after interim enhancements. A long term master plan is expected by Spring 2021.

Capo Beach Park To Reopen Memorial Day Weekend
Laguna Niguel-Dana Point|Neighbor News|

San Juan Garden Club to Host Garden Tours

San Juan Capistrano Garden Club will be hosting self-guided tours of 5 gardens, including a plant sale and boutique

San Juan Garden Club to Host Garden Tours
Laguna Niguel-Dana Point|Neighbor News|

Capo Beach – “On the Eve of Destruction”

In the wake of recent storms and sea level rise, residents bid a sad farewell to a basketball court, restrooms, and a beautiful boardwalk

Capo Beach – “On the Eve of Destruction”
Laguna Niguel-Dana Point|Neighbor News|

Volunteers Clean Up Doheny Beach

Doheny State Beach is a mess after recent rain storms. Volunteers of all ages showed up Saturday morning in a love letter to the coast.

Volunteers Clean Up Doheny Beach
Laguna Niguel-Dana Point|Neighbor News|

Show Doheny Some Love!

Join the first Adopt a Beach cleanup of 2019 at Doheny State Beach on Saturday, February 16th.

Show Doheny Some Love!
Laguna Niguel-Dana Point|Neighbor News|

What's next for Capo Beach?

There are many questions but few answers as to what lies ahead for little Capistrano Beach which is eroding at a record pace.

What's next for Capo Beach?
Laguna Niguel-Dana Point|Neighbor News|

New Storms Batter Capo Beach Park

Capistrano Beach loses a treasured palm as more sidewalks are damaged by pounding surf. The basketball court and rest rooms may be next.

New Storms Batter Capo Beach Park
Laguna Niguel-Dana Point|Neighbor News|

More Doheny palms lost to recent king tides

Residents were saddened as several more leaning palms were removed at Doheny State Beach in CapistranoBeach/Dana Point

More Doheny palms lost to recent king tides
Laguna Niguel-Dana Point|Neighbor News|

Clean Up Begins at Beleagured Capo Beach Park

Nature wreaked more havoc on this popular local beach during last week’s king tides. Now the County gets to clean it up.

Clean Up Begins at Beleagured Capo Beach Park