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 coastal town with a beach, houses, and a sunset over the ocean.

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 Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas 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$139 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
AU$139
24 Nov - 25 Nov
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$1,465 per night from 6 Dec to 7 Dec
AU$1,465
6 Dec - 7 Dec
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. ...
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach
Capistrano Coast House

Capistrano Coast House

4 out of 5
34862 Pacific Coast Hwy Dana Point CA
The price is AU$258 per night from 11 Nov to 12 Nov
AU$258
11 Nov - 12 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Dana Point. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Doheny State Beach and Dana Point Harbor are located ...
Capistrano Coast House
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 ...
Capistrano Surfside Inn
Dana Point Dream Home with White Water Ocean View (Permit #STR14-0084)

Dana Point Dream Home with White Water Ocean View (Permit #STR14-0084)

Dana Point CA
Stay at this holiday home in Dana Point. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Doheny State Beach and Dana Point Harbor are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (236 reviews)
"Host was very easy to communicate with and very responsive to any questions we had . Clean, comfortable Beds, beautiful views, Many nice gathering areas within the home: up on the deck, out in the patio, kitchen table, living room. . Great for large families for making great memories. Close to going ..."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026

Dana Point Dream Home with White Water Ocean View (Permit #STR14-0084)
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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