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$194 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
AU$194
26 Aug - 27 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$1,615 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
AU$1,615
13 Aug - 14 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! (682 reviews)
"Honestly our trip was a let down from start to finish. The front desk staff, Carlos, who checked us in was beyond rude. At the time of check in he asked us if we would rather have a room without power or pay for an upgrade. Our room had expired beverages in the mini bar. When we called in room dining ..."

Reviewed on 24 July 2026

Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach
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$561 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
AU$561
9 Aug - 10 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"The hotel is going under major renovation and remodeling the management. Staff are super friendly and they’re going way beyond to accommodate people who are not happy with their rooms due to the remodeling of the pool and other front area by the ocean view part of the hotel is blocked off!"

Reviewed on 27 July 2026

Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort and Spa
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! (194 reviews)
"Clean room friendly staff and great location."

Reviewed on 23 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
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (29 reviews)
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Reviewed on 13 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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