The Pacific Coast House, or PCH, provides a first class, clean environment for which recovering alcoholics can live during early sobriety. Guests will enjoy a luxurious home, steps from the beach, in beautiful Dana Point, California. The town of Dana Point will offer guests the opportunity to Surf, Shop, Hike, Mountain Bike, and much more. PCH is the only upscale sober living house in Dana Point. As far as housing conditions, location, amenities, and services, PCH is second to none. PCH attracts professional adults who before dismissed the idea of a sober living home because of the conditions found in other homes. PCH's monthly cost will include an amazing home in one of the most beautiful towns in America, an energetically warm motif of furnishings, a wonderful backyard with a private spa, Plasma HD TV's, high speed cable internet, yoga classes, utilities, towels, bedding, weekly barbecues, maid service, parking, and most importantly, a sober, positive environment. Mark Brown, owner, is also the head of household, accompanied by a night manager. He maintains a clean and sober environment by way of random Urine Analysis Test. Mark is in close contact with all residents on a daily basis in order to best facilitate their needs and demands. He constantly strives to make each residents stay at PCH as beneficial as possible in order for them to begin the rest of their new lives!

Founder
Frank Renfro

Frank began pursuing his dream of opening a Sober Living Home early on in his own recovery from drugs and alcohol. As a nursing student he came to the realization that he wanted to have more autonomy than what a RN's license would have allowed. Therefore, drawing from his undergraduate, graduate studies, and his experience as a recovering alcoholic he decided to pursue his dream and open his own sober living home. Frank knew that if he could put together a special place, people would come, and benefit from their stay there. Frank readily admits that primary treatment or sober living is not a necessity to getting sober and staying sober. "It's really a luxury for those who can afford it.

It's a safe place to recover and concern him or her with recovery one day at a time without many of the worries and temptations one finds on their own. I've seen people get sober and stay sober coming out of indigent detoxes, and others relapse after treatment at The Betty Ford Center.
It is squarely dependent upon the individuals actions." Soon after he realized his dream could become a reality, he devoted himself to creating an affordable, all-inclusive, upscale sober living home within close proximity to the beach. Frank cherishes the opportunity to help those who want to help themselves. We feel very privileged and grateful for the time we share with our clients.

Frank was involved in other local organizations as well. He served as the Chairman of ER on the Board of Directors of the Auxillary Department at South Coast Medical Center, as well as Mission Hospital Laguna Beach. He also served on the Board of Directors of the Orange County Sober Living Coalition as the Secretary and Fundraising Chairman.

Owner & Operator
Mark Brown

It has been said "that our very lives depends on our constant thought of others”.  I have had the privilege to be of service to alcoholics and addicts in jails, prisons, hospitals, rehabilitation and detox centers for over 10 years. This passion for the recovery process and the people who are willing to go through that process has led me to a purpose filled contented life.

 It is this passion that I bring to The Pacific Coast House. Not only to assist with a safe and sane place to start the journey of recovery, but also to have an opportunity to demonstrate the joy and peace that this “Design for living” brings. I am very blessed to be a part of The Pacific Coast House.

Owner & Operator
Rafael Vasquez

Rafael, co-owner and operator, is also in recovery and has been sober for a number of years. Rafael decided to own a recovery home because of his passion for helping people and his love for those in recovery. Rafael finds a great deal of joy seeing people turn their lives around and is incredibly grateful to be a part of the process. He is one of those special people whom you can't not love.

Referred Psychotherapist
Eric Nada, M.A., M.F.T.

Eric Nada is a Marriage and Family Therapist currently working in two local drug and alcohol treatment centers, in a clinic aiding victims of domestic violence, as well as maintaining a private practice in a neighboring beach community. Eric believes that while 12-step involvement should be the focal point of successful recovery from addiction, it is also beneficial to shed light on one's psychological patterns and approaches to life, so that a more holistic and individualistic outlook can be adopted.

Eric is a close friend of ours and we feel very blessed to have him in our lives. As well as being a close friend, Eric is also a recovering alcoholic making his own recovery his number one priority.



PM Manager
Andrew Fitzsimmons

Andrew is our amazing night manager. We are very fortunate to have him aboard as he is very patient , calm, understanding, ethical, and responsible. Andrew is in his third year of sobriety and takes his recovery very seriously.

When he is not working, studying, or surfing he serves as a 12-Step group Chairperson for Orange County's Hospitals and Institutions. The standards at the Pacific Coast House are higher than most and Andrews performance has helped PCH have the superiour reputation that it does.






Yoga Instructor
Nicki Smart

Nicki is another great friend of ours. As well as a long-time practitioner of Yoga, Nicki also works in Laguna Beach. Another believer in the holistic approach to recovery, Nicki brings a synthesis of joy, calm, and focus to her craft.

She provides weekly basic instruction in Hatha Yoga to all who are interested. Nicki is a true jewel and a great blessing to the PCH family.