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 North 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 Dana Point Harbor 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 Doheny State 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$155 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
AU$155
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,178 reviews)
"I hate to see this go. I know I won’t be able to afford ever coming back with the new Marina and all…."

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026

Dana Point Marina Inn
Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel

Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel

2.5 out of 5
34280 Pacific Coast Hwy Dana Point CA
The price is AU$168 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
AU$168
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dana Point. Enjoy free breakfast, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,005 reviews)
"Location"

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel
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$197 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
AU$197
15 Sept - 16 Sept
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! (1,230 reviews)
"Staff was very helpful. Place is a little run down, but not bad. Beds were comfortable and the room was huge. (2 beds meant a whole separate room). Would have saved money if we had just chosen a king bed. Seemed pretty clean, except for a few hairs in the bathroom."

Reviewed on 12 Sept 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 condo in Dana Point. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Doheny State Beach and Dana Point Harbor are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (199 reviews)
"This is an outstanding place to stay! My daughter and I loved every minute of being there. We loved sitting on the balcony and listening to the waves. The bedrooms were so nice. The kitchen was great. Everything was clean, and the suite was so cozy! The staff was fabulous and super accomadating! ..."

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026

Capistrano Surfside Inn
An oasis of clam, charm & comfort, in great location, near ocean, resorts, shops

An oasis of clam, charm & comfort, in great location, near ocean, resorts, shops

Dana Point CA
Stay at this golf apartment in Dana Point. Enjoy an in-room coffee maker and air conditioning. Popular attractions Dana Point Harbor and Doheny State Beach are ...
An oasis of clam, charm & comfort, in great location, near ocean, resorts, shops
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! (69 reviews)
"I can’t say enough about how beautiful this property is and the attention to detail for any guest’s needs. I hope we have the opportunity to use this property again. The only thing that was missing was beach access but I think that will change in the not too distant future."

Reviewed on 27 Aug 2026

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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