Dana Point, CA

Travel Guide

Dana Point
Aerial Panoramic View of Dana Point Harbor and Jetty with Many Boats
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.

Where to stay in 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

Travelers come to Monarch Beach for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Monarch Beach Golf Links and Salt Creek Beach while you're in town.

Dana Hills

Though Dana Hills might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Monarch Beach Golf Links and Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas.

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
$111 nightly
The price is $124 total per night from Jul 7 to Jul 8
$124 total
Jul 7 - Jul 8
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Dana Point. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a marina. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,034 reviews)
"the property was Dirty, Our bedding are smelly. We run out of towels and we had to wait the next day to have towels. I paid for the room with balcony but there was no chairs at the balcony as it shows on the pictures. the carpet for the entire Hotel are smelly and dirty. I had to buy a new pillow ..."

Reviewed on Jun 19, 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
$127 nightly
The price is $141 total per night from Jun 30 to Jul 1
$141 total
Jun 30 - Jul 1
Total with taxes and fees
Book a 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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Parking was a challenge - the lost was full and I ended up having to park in a spot that was not for public use."

Reviewed on Jun 15, 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
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Dana Point. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,139 reviews)
"There is a restaurant/Bar next door that on the weekends plays very loud music with a DJ. Plus lots of drunk people all around yelling in the parking lot right next to our room. Windows and doors let in all the sound so we couldn't sleep at all. Plus I was so worried about safety because you could ..."

Reviewed on Jun 16, 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
Book a stay at this beach condo in Dana Point. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Doheny State Beach and Dana Point Harbor ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (189 reviews)
"This hotel is located right across from the beach. My room was spacious and had a full kitchen. I had some issues with my cable box, but the staff was able to resolve them. My room was on the backside of hotel and I was above the laundry room which wasn't the best, but other than that the room was ..."

Reviewed on Jun 5, 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
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Dana Point. Enjoy a beach locale, a water park, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Doheny State Beach and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (36 reviews)
"The house was pretty and the view was great. They had signs posted about the stairs not being safe to use to go onto the beach which puts the closest beach access to about a mile away. I saw once I arrived that it was mentioned in the small print of the listing at the bottom of the link saying “see ..."

Reviewed on Apr 11, 2026

35581 Beach Road: 4 BR, 4 BA House in Dana Point, Sleeps 8
Oceanfront Retreat: 2BR Home with Private Beach Access, Firepit  
STR24-0040

Oceanfront Retreat: 2BR Home with Private Beach Access, Firepit STR24-0040

Dana Point CA
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Dana Point. Enjoy a beach locale, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Doheny State Beach and San Clemente ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (21 reviews)
"Fabulous beach house! Can’t beat being ocean front! Wonderful location as well. We truly enjoyed our visit! The owner was very accommodating as well!"

Reviewed on Apr 28, 2026

Oceanfront Retreat: 2BR Home with Private Beach Access, Firepit STR24-0040
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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