Lantern District Travel Guide
Dana Point





Visit Lantern District
Stay near popular Lantern District attractions
Things to do

Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise

Small-Group Best Beaches in Orange County Day Tour

Dana Point Dolphin & Whale Watching With Underwater Viewing

Whale-Watching and Orange County Beaches Tour from Anaheim

High Speed Zodiac Whale Watching Safari from Dana Point

Dolphin & Whale Watching Eco-Safari with Underwater Viewing
Top hotels in Lantern District

Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort and Spa
"I understand that this is a very high end resort and spa, but the fact there we received no forewarning that more than half the resort was closed off for remodel made our stay less than desirable. Staff was helpful and friendly. But the available amenities were not accommodating for the amount of ..."
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport
"Clean , great value"
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

Laguna Hills Lodge
"My room was clean and comfortable. The decore is old and dark. The refrigerator was noisy. My door this time like other times was sagging at the top and dragging at the bottom on the carpet. While clean my room was filled with many chips, dents, and dings. The whole exterior of the property needs ..."
Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026

Pacific Edge Hotel
"Supervisor Devine was great and extremely helpful. The property is in poor condition and will be going under repairs in September 2026."
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

Holiday Inn Santa Ana-Orange Co. Arpt by IHG
"Very pleasant stay, we had 2 rooms and they were both double Queens, very spacious and comfortable. Staff was kind and check in went smooth. Parking was abundant with easy parking permit to put on dash, no gate or key card needed. Pool was heated and hot tub worked really well. Towels available for ..."
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

Hyatt Regency Newport Beach West
"It was clean and comfortable, however, staffing failed to meet a few basic requests on multiple occasions. Still would return again!"
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Lantern District

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.

Dana Point Harbor
While visiting Dana Point Harbor, you might make a stop by sights like Dana Point Harbor and Baby Beach.

Del Obispo
If you're spending some time in Del Obispo, The Coach House and The Coach House Concert Hall 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.












