Dana Point Harbor Travel Guide

Dana Point

Sunset over luxury homes, yachts, and boats in Dana Point harbor, Orange County in Southern California on a cloudy day
Dana Point Harbor
Dana Point Harbor
Dana Point Harbor
Dana Point Harbor

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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 ฿4,669 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
฿4,669
฿5,192 total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,031 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 19 Jun 2026

Dana Point Marina Inn
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 ฿3,771 per night from 2 Jul to 3 Jul
฿3,771
฿4,155 total
2 Jul - 3 Jul
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! (1,830 reviews)
"Front desk woman was rude on arrival, had a lazy attitude and seemed bothered by any question we asked. Rooms smelled like wet dog. Fire alarm went off and staff didn’t seem to care. Carpet is stained in the hallways. Looks great in pictures but wouldn’t recommend staying here."

Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026

Sonesta Select Laguna Hills Irvine Spectrum
Laguna Hills Lodge

Laguna Hills Lodge

2.5 out of 5
23932 Paseo De Valencia Laguna Hills CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,217 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
฿3,217
฿3,538 total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,257 reviews)
"Room was clean and spacious. I requested early check in due to medical condition. They were. Not able to accommodatem other than that i did't see any issues."

Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026

Laguna Hills Lodge
Pacific Edge Hotel

Pacific Edge Hotel

3 out of 5
647 South Coast Highway Laguna Beach CA
The price is ฿5,771 per night from 22 Jun to 23 Jun
฿5,771
฿7,713 total
22 Jun - 23 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Laguna Beach. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, 2 restaurants and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,524 reviews)
"The room was clean, the staff were very friendly. The view was absolutely beautiful."

Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026

Pacific Edge Hotel
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 ฿4,397 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
฿4,397
฿4,889 total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
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! (3,289 reviews)
"Ok stay nothing great. Place is older and doesn’t look like posted pictures."

Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026

Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach
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 ฿3,659 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
฿3,659
฿4,025 total
30 Jun - 1 Jul
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 (1,295 reviews)
"The breakfast was fine enough, but the carpet and shower/bathroom were old and unpleasant looking. The carpet just looked stained and yucky. A couple minutes after entering our room, a 50 year old guy knocks on the door around 9pm and asks for Francisco. Eek! Noise from the parking lot where a bunch ..."

Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham 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 Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas are some notable places to visit nearby.



Dana Point Harbor Travel Guide