Dana Point Harbor Travel Guide

Dana Point

A marina filled with boats, a coastal town with buildings, and a clear sky.
A rocky shoreline with a sailboat on calm blue waters.
A coastal marina with boats, a pier, and a sandy beach.
A coastal marina with numerous boats docked, a parking lot, and a rocky shoreline.
A rocky shoreline with large boulders and a prominent rock formation at sunset.

Stay near popular Dana Point Harbor attractions

Things to do


Top hotels in Dana Point Harbor

Dana Point Marina Inn

Dana Point Marina Inn

3 out of 5
24800 Dana Point Harbor Dr Dana Point CA
The price is ฿4,781 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿4,781
฿5,317 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Dana Point. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a marina. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
Dana Point Marina Inn
Laguna Hills Lodge

Laguna Hills Lodge

2.5 out of 5
23932 Paseo De Valencia Laguna Hills CA
The price is ฿3,358 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
฿3,358
฿3,694 total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Laguna Hills. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
Laguna Hills Lodge
Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport

Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport

3.5 out of 5
17941 Von Karman Avenue Irvine CA
The price is ฿4,803 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿4,803
฿6,030 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Irvine. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free airport shuttle and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,391 reviews)
"My room floor near the entrance is uneven and the toilet is not aligned straight. Keycard location when entering and exiting the $39 parking pot is inconvenient. You have to get out of your car to scan it."

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026

Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Irvine Spectrum

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Irvine Spectrum

3 out of 5
14972 Sand Canyon Ave Irvine CA
The price is ฿2,758 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿2,758
฿3,034 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Irvine. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
6.8/10 (1,383 reviews)
"Our stay was a nice one."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Irvine Spectrum
Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach

Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach

4 out of 5
325 Bristol Street Costa Mesa CA
The price is ฿4,333 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿4,333
฿4,818 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Costa Mesa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,361 reviews)
"Front desk was so helpful when we arrived very late in the evening."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026

Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach
Sonesta Select Laguna Hills Irvine Spectrum

Sonesta Select Laguna Hills Irvine Spectrum

3 out of 5
23175 Avenida De La Carlota Laguna Hills CA
The price is ฿3,377 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿3,377
฿3,721 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Laguna Hills. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,911 reviews)
"Front desk Staff were sweet but it seemed like they were low staffed with housekeepers. It took them all day to finally give me towels and toilet paper. I let them know at 11am and didn’t receive it until 8pm. Carpet didn’t seem to be vacuumed."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026

Sonesta Select Laguna Hills Irvine Spectrum
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Where to stay in Dana Point Harbor

Find the best Dana Point Harbor areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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

Monarch Beach is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Monarch Beach Golf Links or Salt Creek Beach.

Lantern District

If you're spending some time in Lantern District, Dana Point Preserve and Heritage Park are top sights worth seeing.

Del Obispo

If you're spending some time in Del Obispo, The Coach House and The Sea Caves are top sights worth seeing.

Dana Hills

While Dana Hills isn't home to many top sights, Monarch Beach Golf Links and Baby Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.



Dana Point Harbor Travel Guide