Dana Point Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A coastal landscape with a beach, ocean waves, and a hill with buildings.
A marina with numerous boats docked, a coastal town in the background, and a prominent cliff overlooking the harbor.
A marina filled with boats, a coastal town with buildings, and a clear sky.
A coastal city with a marina, cliffs, and a clear blue sky.
A family walking on a sandy beach with rocky cliffs and a clear sky in the background.

Our guide on where to stay in Dana Point

Find the best Dana Point areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Dana Point
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Lantern District

If you're spending some time in Lantern District, Dana Point Preserve and Heritage Park are top sights worth seeing.

Capistrano Beach

Capistrano Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Doheny State Beach and South Day Use Beach.

Monarch Beach

Monarch Beach is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Monarch Beach Golf Links or Salt Creek Beach.

Dana Hills

While Dana Hills isn't home to many top sights, Monarch Beach Golf Links and Baby Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Dana Point Harbor

While visiting Dana Point Harbor, you might make a stop by sights like Dana Point Harbor and Baby Beach.

Dana Point Marina Inn

Dana Point Marina Inn

3 out of 5
24800 Dana Point Harbor Dr Dana Point CA
The price is AU$234 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
AU$234
20 Aug - 21 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Dana Point. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a marina. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
Dana Point Marina Inn
Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort and Spa

Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort and Spa

4 out of 5
25135 Park Lantern Dana Point CA
The price is AU$560 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
AU$560
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Dana Point. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort and Spa
Beachfront Inn and Suites at Dana Point

Beachfront Inn and Suites at Dana Point

2.5 out of 5
34734 Pacific Coast Hwy Dana Point CA
The price is AU$291 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
AU$291
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Dana Point. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,181 reviews)
"The staff was super helpful and very inviting. We really appreciated them."

Reviewed on 21 July 2026

Beachfront Inn and Suites at Dana Point
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Capistrano Surfside Inn

Capistrano Surfside Inn

3 out of 5
34680 Coast Highway Dana Point CA
Stay at this beach condo in Dana Point. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Doheny State Beach and Dana Point Harbor are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (193 reviews)
"We really enjoyed our stay! Everything was clean and the 2bd/2bath was a great size for a great price. Well stocked kitchen and bathroom. Would absolute recommend"

Reviewed on 19 July 2026

Capistrano Surfside Inn
35581 Beach Road: 4  BR, 4  BA House in Dana Point, Sleeps 8

35581 Beach Road: 4 BR, 4 BA House in Dana Point, Sleeps 8

Dana Point CA
Stay at this beach holiday home in Dana Point. Enjoy a beach locale, a water park and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Doheny State Beach and Dana Point ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (38 reviews)
"Great place and very friendly/communicative manager. The house was clean and well maintained. The listing photos don’t show the seawall/stairs (lack thereof). I think it would be an important detail to have updated that the decking and stairs have been washed away with the tides so there is no beach ..."

Reviewed on 1 July 2026

35581 Beach Road: 4 BR, 4 BA House in Dana Point, Sleeps 8
LARGE CONTEMPORARY HOME ON THE SAND, HOT TUB, CHEF’S KITCHEN, ENDLESS VIEWS

LARGE CONTEMPORARY HOME ON THE SAND, HOT TUB, CHEF’S KITCHEN, ENDLESS VIEWS

Capistrano Beach CA
Stay at this beach holiday home in Dana Point. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a sauna. Popular attractions Doheny State Beach and Dana Point Harbor are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (67 reviews)
"Host was awesome and location is spectacular! Wonderful property with spaciousness, excellent amenities, and breathtaking views!"

Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025

LARGE CONTEMPORARY HOME ON THE SAND, HOT TUB, CHEF’S KITCHEN, ENDLESS VIEWS
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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