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A breakfast table with plates of food, a blue vase, and a view of the sea.
A room with striped armchairs, a sofa, and a wicker ottoman. Large windows offer a view of the outdoors.
A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden four-poster bed, a TV mounted on the wall, and a view of the ocean through the windows.
A marina with numerous boats docked, a pier, and a beach area.

1. Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn
Lantern District, 0.8 km from Dana Strands Beach
United States
Marquitta
AU$588
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn
A coastal resort with multiple-story buildings, a golf course, and a beach.
A resort pool area with sun loungers and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a view of the ocean.
A large, modern hotel with a red roof and multiple garage doors.
A spacious dining area with a long table set for a meal, surrounded by chairs. Large windows provide a view of the outdoors.

2. Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort and Spa

Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort and Spa
Lantern District, 2.3 km from Dana Strands Beach
United States
Melvin
AU$495
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort and Spa
A hotel with a grand entrance, multiple balconies, and a staircase leading to the main entrance.
A marina with boats docked, a rocky breakwater, and a coastal town in the background.
A hotel pool area with lounge chairs and a sign reading "Best Western PLUS".
A spacious living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

3. Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel

Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel
2.5 km from Dana Strands Beach
United States
Dawn Elizabeth
AU$185
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel
A marina with numerous boats docked, a parking lot, and a building with multiple floors in the background.
A marina with numerous boats docked, a parking area, and a view of the ocean.
A marina with multiple boats docked.
A reception area with a 'WELCOME' sign, a receptionist, and two armchairs with decorative pillows.

4. Dana Point Marina Inn

Dana Point Marina Inn
Dana Point Harbor, 1.9 km from Dana Strands Beach
United States
brittnie
AU$166
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Dana Point Marina Inn
A modern kitchen with a large island, white cabinetry, and a hanging light fixture.
A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden chairs, white cabinetry, and a hanging light fixture.

5. North Beach Villa

North Beach Villa
9.2 km from Dana Strands Beach
United States
Brian
AU$528
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
North Beach Villa
A night scene with a large agave plant in a planter, a well-lit building with blue doors, and a grassy lawn.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a small refrigerator.
A Calafia Inn sign with a surfboard logo, two white Adirondack chairs, and a motel building with blue doors.
A neatly made bed with white linens, a wooden headboard, and a small wooden nightstand beside it.

6. Calafia Inn

Calafia Inn
12.1 km from Dana Strands Beach
United States
Dennis
AU$173
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Calafia Inn
A coastal view with tall palm trees, a pier extending into the ocean, and a beach with buildings in the background.
A balcony with a view of the ocean, palm trees, and a pier. There are wicker chairs and a small round table.
A room with a large window overlooking a beach with palm trees and a building with a red-tiled roof.
A spacious room with large windows offering a view of the ocean and palm trees, a ceiling fan, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

7. Sea Horse Resort

Sea Horse Resort
10.3 km from Dana Strands Beach
United States
Elizabeth Dodd
AU$381
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Sea Horse Resort
A beach view from a covered patio with lounge chairs and a view of the ocean and pier.
A living room with a view of the ocean, a ceiling fan, and a television on the wall.
A beach with palm trees, a pier, and the ocean.
A pathway lined with tropical plants and a beach view in the background.

8. Beachcomber Inn

Beachcomber Inn
10.4 km from Dana Strands Beach
United States
Norma
AU$597
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Beachcomber Inn

9. Capistrano Coast House

Capistrano Coast House
Capistrano Beach, 4.4 km from Dana Strands Beach
United States
Fenik
AU$259
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Capistrano Coast House
A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large painting of a sunset.
A hotel with a tiled roof, multiple windows, and a flag.
A snack and beverage display with various packaged snacks and drinks, including Pepsi.
An outdoor patio with a stone fireplace, metal chairs, and potted plants.

10. Ayres Hotel Laguna Woods - Aliso Viejo

Ayres Hotel Laguna Woods - Aliso Viejo
16.2 km from Dana Strands Beach
United States
Stacey
AU$206
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Ayres Hotel Laguna Woods - Aliso Viejo
A dining area with a view of a golf course and hills.
An aerial view of a golf course with a mountainous backdrop, a parking area, and buildings with red roofs.
An aerial view of a golf course with a clubhouse, parking area, and surrounding hills.
A bar area with a stone wall, wooden ceiling beams, and multiple bar stools.

11. The Ranch at Laguna Beach

The Ranch at Laguna Beach
6.2 km from Dana Strands Beach
United States
Lilit
AU$740
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
The Ranch at Laguna Beach
An outdoor patio with a stone fireplace, seating area, and potted plants.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by greenery and a building with a tiled roof.
A hotel room with two beds, a television, a fireplace, and a painting on the wall.
A building with a sign reading "TIDES" and a vehicle parked in front.

12. The Tides Laguna Beach

The Tides Laguna Beach
11.3 km from Dana Strands Beach
United States
Danton
AU$302
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
The Tides Laguna Beach
A coastal town with beachfront properties, a beach, and a mountain backdrop.
A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a palm tree, and a clear sky.
An aerial view of a coastal resort with multiple buildings, a beach, and a rocky shoreline.
A coastal view with a well-maintained lawn, outdoor seating area, and a fire pit.

13. Montage Laguna Beach

Montage Laguna Beach
6.8 km from Dana Strands Beach
Canada
Andrew
AU$2,612
includes taxes & fees
3 Oct - 4 Oct
Montage Laguna Beach
A coastal landscape with rocky cliffs, a sandy beach, and a clear blue sea.
A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and string lights.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a lamp, and a surfboard on the wall.
A hallway with surfboards, a chessboard, and various plants.

14. Laguna Beach House

Laguna Beach House
11.4 km from Dana Strands Beach
United States
Alexandra
AU$531
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Laguna Beach House
A pool area with lounge chairs, a stone wall, and palm trees.
A pathway flanked by lush greenery and palm trees, leading to a building with a red roof.
A covered outdoor seating area with rows of benches and hanging planters.
A room with a blue upholstered sofa, a round table with a vase, and a star-shaped hanging light.

15. Casa Laguna Hotel & Spa

Casa Laguna Hotel & Spa
8 km from Dana Strands Beach
United States
Rosa
AU$400
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Casa Laguna Hotel & Spa
A coastal beach with a rocky cliff, palm trees, and a calm sea.
A modern living room with a green sofa, a round wooden coffee table, and a wicker chair. There is a large window with a view of trees and a balcony.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of a balcony with plants.
A kitchen with a central island, green cabinets, white stools, and a person preparing drinks.

16. Le Petit Pali Laguna Beach

Le Petit Pali Laguna Beach
6.9 km from Dana Strands Beach
United States
Sandra
AU$598
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Le Petit Pali Laguna Beach
A resort with a swimming pool, golf course, and ocean view.
A restaurant with round tables and chairs, large windows, and hanging plants.
A restaurant with a long table, chairs, hanging baskets, and a view of the ocean.
A resort with a swimming pool, sun loungers, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

17. The Resort at Pelican Hill

The Resort at Pelican Hill
18.1 km from Dana Strands Beach
United States
Michael
AU$2,157
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
The Resort at Pelican Hill
An outdoor seating area with rows of chairs and tables, a stone pathway, and a building with large windows and balconies in the background.
An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, string lights, and a building with large windows.
A hotel with a central courtyard, a fountain, and a covered entrance.
A spacious lobby with high ceilings, wooden beams, and large windows.

18. Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano, Autograph Collection by Marriott

Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano, Autograph Collection by Marriott
6.6 km from Dana Strands Beach
United States
Jeff
AU$483
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano, Autograph Collection by Marriott
A balcony with two wooden chairs and a table, overlooking a beach with palm trees and the ocean.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the sea.
A room with two wicker chairs, a white potted plant with white flowers, and a framed picture on the wall.
A beach with rocky terrain, a palm tree, and a building with a staircase leading down to the beach.

19. Capri Laguna on the Beach

Capri Laguna on the Beach
9.2 km from Dana Strands Beach
United States
Jonathan
AU$620
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Capri Laguna on the Beach
A courtyard with a central fountain, surrounded by potted plants and a well-maintained lawn.
A tree with white flowers in front of a building with balconies and a well-maintained garden.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a brick wall and a covered area with seating.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a TV.

20. Laguna Hills Lodge

Laguna Hills Lodge
16.6 km from Dana Strands Beach
United States
Chris
AU$126
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Laguna Hills Lodge
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Compare popular hotels close to Dana Strands Beach

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A breakfast table with plates of food, a blue vase, and a view of the sea.
Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn
9.6
Exceptional
708 reviews
View
A coastal resort with multiple-story buildings, a golf course, and a beach.
Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort and Spa
8.8
Excellent
1,004 reviews
View
A hotel with a grand entrance, multiple balconies, and a staircase leading to the main entrance.
Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel
8.4
Very good
1,008 reviews
View
A marina with numerous boats docked, a parking lot, and a building with multiple floors in the background.
Dana Point Marina Inn
7.8
Good
2,167 reviews
View
A modern kitchen with a large island, white cabinetry, and a hanging light fixture.
North Beach Villa
9.8
Exceptional
68 reviews
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Top Dana Strands Beach Hotel Reviews

Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel

Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Everyone was very courteous, helpful and friendly."
Connie 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach

Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach

8/10 Good
"Everything was fine, everywhere is clean. Room is spacious, unless breakfasts are not tasty at all. Not worth it, overall hotel is super"
Diana 5-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach
Luxurious coastal condo with amazing backyard

Luxurious coastal condo with amazing backyard

8/10 Good
"Lighting in the bedrooms had some issues. Pictures on the site are at least two years old. Decor and furniture aren’t the same."
Landon B. 7-night trip
Posted 8 days ago
Luxurious coastal condo with amazing backyard
Spectacular Oceanfront - the Best Views in Dana Point !!!!!

Spectacular Oceanfront - the Best Views in Dana Point !!!!!

10/10 Excellent
"Super nice place! Amazing views! We had a blast and will be back!"
Rob A. 3-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Spectacular Oceanfront - the Best Views in Dana Point !!!!!
Stunning Multimillion Dollar Oceanfront -interior by Artist SPECIAL 2026 PRICES

Stunning Multimillion Dollar Oceanfront -interior by Artist SPECIAL 2026 PRICES

10/10 Excellent
"The porch is so nice. Beautiful view of the ocean and the surfers! Would definitely stay here again ."
Joseph K. 3-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Stunning Multimillion Dollar Oceanfront -interior by Artist SPECIAL 2026 PRICES
Casa de la Ballena, back available on VRBO. Permit STR15-0329, walk to the beach

Casa de la Ballena, back available on VRBO. Permit STR15-0329, walk to the beach

10/10 Excellent
"Great location, quiet, clean, and very family friendly. Definitely be back!"
Sophia S. 3-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Casa de la Ballena, back available on VRBO. Permit STR15-0329, walk to the beach
Lantern District condo. Huge private view deck. All on one level. Walk to harbor

Lantern District condo. Huge private view deck. All on one level. Walk to harbor

10/10 Excellent
"Great location and neighborhood; very responsive host; beautiful area"
Pegah T. 15-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Lantern District condo. Huge private view deck. All on one level. Walk to harbor
Dana Point Spanish Revival STR14-0220

Dana Point Spanish Revival STR14-0220

10/10 Excellent
"Was just like the pictures. There was ample lighting, very charming, comfy, a home away from home. Thank you John for great communication. "
Rosemarie R. 5-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Dana Point Spanish Revival STR14-0220
Cottage by the Harbor

Cottage by the Harbor

10/10 Excellent
"Cute modern cottage within walking distance of beach, shops, and yummy restaurants. Very clean and welcoming!"
Lydia R. 3-night trip
Posted 3 months ago
Cottage by the Harbor

Other attractions near Dana Strands Beach

A lifeguard tower labeled SC 2 on a beach at sunset.
Photo by Kristy Logan

Salt Creek Beach Park

9.0/10 (272 reviews)
Salt Creek Beach Park is just one of the places to see in Dana Point, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants.
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A coastal landscape with a clear blue ocean, a sandy beach, and a town in the distance.
Photo by Gary Newkirk

Dana Point Preserve

You can take time to visit Dana Point Preserve during your travels to Dana Point. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
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A coastal marina with boats, a pier, and a sandy beach.
Photo by Annette Briers

Ocean Institute

8.8/10 (192 reviews)
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Ocean Institute during your trip to Dana Point. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
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A marina with several sailboats docked, a small boat with yellow life jackets, and a hilly landscape in the background.
Photo by Ruth Rieckehoff

Baby Beach

8.8/10 (140 reviews)
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Baby Beach during your trip to Dana Point?
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A marina with several sailboats docked, a small boat with yellow life jackets, and a hilly landscape in the background.
Photo by Ruth Rieckehoff

Dana Cove Park

9.0/10 (158 reviews)
Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Dana Cove Park, a lovely green space in Dana Point. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the surfing spots.
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Nature Interpretive Center

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Nature Interpretive Center during your trip to Dana Point. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
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Harbor Point Park

9.2/10 (150 reviews)
Explore the lovely green spaces of Harbor Point Park and enjoy the surfing in Dana Point. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or experience its lively festivals.
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Eco-Adventure Center at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

8.4/10 (34 reviews)
Walk around the campus at Eco-Adventure Center at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel as part of your travels around Dana Point. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the surfing spots.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Dana Strands Beach?
Dana Strands Beach is located in Dana Point. Travellers love the area for its beautiful beaches. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 95 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best hotel to stay close to Dana Strands Beach?
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. It's located just a short 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Dana Strands Beach. Other good choices within a few miles include Dana Point Marina Inn and Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach.
How many hotels will I find close to Dana Strands Beach?
Expedia has 95 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Dana Strands Beach.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Dana Strands Beach, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals available near Dana Strands Beach.
What can I see and do near Dana Strands Beach?
You'll want to browse the collections at Mission San Juan Capistrano, Ocean Institute and Nature Interpretive Center. You can enjoy live performances at The Coach House and Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas. Get outside and spend some time strolling around Salt Creek Beach, Harbor Point Park and Dana Cove Park.