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
Learn more about Dana Point

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$226 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$226
24 Aug - 25 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
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach

Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach

5 out of 5
1 Monarch Beach Resort Dana Point CA
The price is AU$1,745 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
AU$1,745
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Dana Point. Enjoy 3 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and a private beach. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (685 reviews)
"Great hotel. Second time there. There were several flaws. Check-in was delayed until 5:30 pm. Luggage took almost 45 mins to be sent. Breakfast took an hour to be served... sounds like short-staffing to me... Other than that, great place. They did provide a little credit, which showed they cared. ..."

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2026

Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach
Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach

Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach

3 out of 5
34402 Pacific Coast Hwy Dana Point CA
The price is AU$285 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$285
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Dana Point. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,013 reviews)
"Friendly staff, restaurant on site, with easy, covered parking, most rooms have a view of the beach. Only a short walk from the beach. Very pleasant stay and we would stay here again."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach
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! (195 reviews)
"Lovely stay with everything we needed."

Reviewed on 4 Aug 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
Real bargain in a highly popular location. Peaceful, cozy, safe, amazing view!

Real bargain in a highly popular location. Peaceful, cozy, safe, amazing view!

Dana Point CA
Stay at this golf apartment in Dana Point. Enjoy an in-room coffee maker and air conditioning. Popular attractions Thousand Steps Beach and Dana Point Harbor ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (30 reviews)
"Ok"

Reviewed on 15 July 2026

Real bargain in a highly popular location. Peaceful, cozy, safe, amazing view!
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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