Dana Point, CA

Travel 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.

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 North 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 Dana Point Harbor.

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
$105 nightly
The price is $117 total per night from Sep 21 to Sep 22
$117 total
Sep 21 - Sep 22
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,183 reviews)
"Nice pool and jacuzzi. Decent breakfast. Room had a worn mattress that made sleeping difficult. Air conditioning unit was very noisy and didn’t cool very well. There is a musty odor in the room and hallways, but that’s probably because it’s an older building and has wall to wall carpeting. Overall ..."

Reviewed on Sep 18, 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
$108 nightly
The price is $120 total per night from Oct 4 to Oct 5
$120 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
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 ...
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
$159 nightly
The price is $177 total per night from Sep 20 to Sep 21
$177 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Total with taxes and fees
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! (1,226 reviews)
"The place was nice overall, but my experience was just okay. Unfortunately, there were quite a few ants and a lot of mosquitoes in my room, which made the stay uncomfortable. It wasn’t a terrible experience, but definitely something that could be improved."

Reviewed on Sep 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
Stay at this condo in Dana Point. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Doheny State Beach and Dana Point Harbor are located ...
Capistrano Surfside Inn
An oasis of clam, charm & comfort, in great location, near ocean, resorts, shops

An oasis of clam, charm & comfort, in great location, near ocean, resorts, shops

Dana Point CA
Book a stay at this golf apartment in Dana Point. Enjoy an in-room coffeemaker and air conditioning. Popular attractions Dana Point Harbor and Doheny State Beach ...
An oasis of clam, charm & comfort, in great location, near ocean, resorts, shops
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
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Dana Point. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a sauna. Popular attractions Doheny State Beach and Dana Point Harbor ...
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 Aug 27, 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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