Dana Point, CA
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Where to stay in Dana Point

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
"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

Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel
"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

Beachfront Inn and Suites at Dana Point
"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

Capistrano Surfside Inn
"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

35581 Beach Road: 4 BR, 4 BA House in Dana Point, Sleeps 8
"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

Oceanfront Retreat: 2BR Home with Private Beach Access, Firepit
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"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
Popular places to visit

Dana Point Harbor
Explore the waterfront of Dana Point Harbor and enjoy other activities such as surfing in Dana Point. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Doheny State Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Doheny State Beach during your travels in Dana Point? Wander the seaside in this family-friendly area.

Salt Creek Beach Park
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.

Salt Creek Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Salt Creek Beach during your trip to Dana Point? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Capistrano Beach Park
Capistrano 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? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Ocean Institute
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Ocean Institute during your trip to Dana Point. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
Things to do

High Speed Zodiac Whale Watching Safari from Dana Point

Dolphin & Whale Watching Eco-Safari with Underwater Viewing

Orange County Evening Harbor Wine Cruise Scenic Wine Tasting

Whale-Watching and Orange County Beaches Tour from Anaheim

Small-Group Best Beaches in Orange County Day Tour

Laguna Beach Open Ocean Kayaking Tour with Sea Lion Sightings
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