Dana Point, CA

Travel Guide

Visit Dana Point

Escape to Dana Point! Enjoy its beaches, oceanfront, and sunsets.

Explore the seaside area of Dana Point—amazing beaches, boating, and popular sights from Dana Point Harbor to Doheny State Beach.

Where to stay in Dana Point

Commanding views of the Salt Creek beach allowed me to eat my huevos rancheros and watch the dolphins surf alongside the short boarders. I slept really well here, though full surf days help.

Monarch Beach

4.5/5Wonderful!(51 area reviews)

Visitors highly recommend Monarch Beach for its beaches, and you can make a stop by Salt Creek Beach Park while you're in town.

Capistrano Beach

4/5Very Good!(258 area reviews)

Capistrano Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Doheny State Beach and Pines Park.

Lantern District

4.5/5Wonderful!(36 area reviews)

While Lantern District isn't home to many top sights, Dana Point Harbor and Doheny State Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Beachfront Inn and Suites at Dana Point

34734 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, CA

Located in Capistrano Beach, this beach hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Capistrano Beach Park and Doheny State Beach. Dana Point Harbor and The Coach House are ...

3.9/5Good! (749 reviews)

"Great option, big rooms, nice staff and cool area. The room has a nice ocean view with a small balcony which makes it perfect to enjoy a glass of wine after a day at the beach. There's a nice bike path across from the hotel where you can walk/jog and enjoy the beautiful view!"

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2021

Dana Point Marina Inn

24800 Dana Point Harbor Dr, Dana Point, CA

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

Situated in Dana Point, this beach hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Dana Point Harbor and Doheny State Beach. Mission San Juan Capistrano and San Clemente ...

4/5Very Good! (1,030 reviews)

"Loved it. Great staff! And atmosphere… Thank you!"

Reviewed on Aug 1, 2021

Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club

1 Monarch Beach Resort, Dana Point, CA

Nestled on the beach, this Monarch Beach resort is within 3 mi (5 km) of Salt Creek Beach Park, Dana Point Harbor, and Doheny State Beach. Dana Strands Beach ...

4.6/5Wonderful! (433 reviews)

"Location was great. Staff very nice and helpful. Property was very nice and overall clean. Rooms were clean, but the hallways need to be vacuumed more frequently."

Reviewed on Aug 3, 2021

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4thcancellation! Sale July$139 Parking Level/close-salt Creek Beach.4 Mi!/laguna

Dana Point, CA

This family-friendly Dana Point condo building is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Salt Creek Beach Park and Dana Point Harbor. Ocean Institute and ...

4.6/5Exceptional! (112 reviews)

Great place

"Condo has everything you could possibly need. Kitchen has everything you need if you wanted to make a meal. Plenty of towels, beach chairs, umbrellas anything you could possibly want/need. Furniture & beds were comfortable. Owner was always available with speedy responses. Water pressure was awesome!! ..."

Reviewed on Aug 3, 2021

Riviera Beach & Shores Resorts by Diamond Resorts

34630 Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point, CA

Located in Capistrano Beach, this eco-friendly vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Capistrano Beach Park and Doheny State Beach. Dana Point Harbor and The ...

4.2/5Very Good! (852 reviews)

"Great staff, I will stay here again."

Reviewed on Jul 21, 2021

Capistrano Surfside Inn

34680 Coast Highway, Capistrano Beach, Dana Point, CA

Located in Capistrano Beach, this condo building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Capistrano Beach Park and Doheny State Beach. Dana Point Harbor and The Coach House ...

4.3/5Excellent! (67 reviews)

"I love the fact that it was really close to the beach and has easy access to it."

Reviewed on Apr 7, 2021

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