Lantern District Travel Guide
Dana Point
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Things to do
Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise
฿2,451
per adult
Small-Group Best Beaches in Orange County Day Tour
฿2,924
per adult
Dana Point Dolphin & Whale Watching With Underwater Viewing
฿3,285
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Whale-Watching and Orange County Beaches Tour from Anaheim
฿3,252
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
High Speed Zodiac Whale Watching Safari from Dana Point
฿3,515
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Dolphin & Whale Watching Eco-Safari with Underwater Viewing
฿3,515
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in Lantern District
Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort and Spa
25135 Park Lantern Dana Point CA
The price is ฿11,398 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿11,398
฿14,013 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Dana Point. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Based on all the commotion and the construction, I feel like the hotel was actually downgraded. Due to that inconvenience, I was expecting this discounted rates. We didn’t really enjoy the view and the resort to the fullest because of the all the noise of the construction."
Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026
Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport
17941 Von Karman Avenue Irvine CA
The price is ฿5,184 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
฿5,184
฿6,445 total
1 Aug - 2 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! (1,334 reviews)
"Friendly staff, property and building were very clean. Located conveniently close to the John Wayne Airport (the free shuttle offered by the hotel was great too). The area itself was very nice. Restaurant and front desk staff were especially helpful. Only downside was that it is located right next ..."
Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026
Laguna Hills Lodge
23932 Paseo De Valencia Laguna Hills CA
The price is ฿3,721 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
฿3,721
฿4,094 total
5 Jul - 6 Jul
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! (3,302 reviews)
"Nice garden! Breakfast was fine. We got a very good deal for this stay so we were happy for this last minute booking. Our room is close to the road so it may not work for everyone."
Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026
Pacific Edge Hotel
647 South Coast Highway Laguna Beach CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿8,321 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
฿8,321
฿10,641 total
7 Jul - 8 Jul
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! (1,539 reviews)
"We had a horrible experience. The rooms are all connected and you can hear everything. We had a ton of people partying and we couldn’t sleep until 2 AM. Then we woke up to them throwing up at 4AM. Property isn’t as pictured. Pick another property!!"
Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026
Holiday Inn Santa Ana-Orange Co. Arpt by IHG
2726 S Grand Ave Santa Ana CA
The price is ฿4,951 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
฿4,951
฿5,605 total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Ana. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,507 reviews)
"It's across from a freeway, somewhat isolated. The room was adequate, somewhat dated. They have a restaurant downstairs, which is convenient. The breakfast was not included with our stay, but was available for purchase."
Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026
Hyatt Regency Newport Beach West
4545 Macarthur Blvd Newport Beach CA
The price is ฿8,274 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
฿8,274
฿9,118 total
5 Jul - 6 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Newport Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Amazing stay at this property! Really impressed and hope to return soon. Awesome staff! Amazing room, Very quiet and comfortable room. Benihanas was right across from the Hotel!"
Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026
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Where to stay in Lantern District
Find the best Lantern District 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.
Dana Point Harbor
While visiting Dana Point Harbor, you might make a stop by sights like Dana Point Harbor and Ocean Institute.
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.
