Lantern District Travel Guide

Dana Point

A coastal town with a marina, cliffs, and a beach.
A marina with boats docked at sunset.
A beach with waves at sunset.
A coastal marina with boats, a beach, and a rocky hill in the background.
A cafe named BikeReligion with outdoor seating and a coffee sign.

Stay near popular Lantern District attractions

Things to do


Top hotels in Lantern District

Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort and Spa

Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort and Spa

4 out of 5
25135 Park Lantern Dana Point CA
The price is ฿10,274 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
฿10,274
฿12,758 total
6 Jul - 7 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! (1,006 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

Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort and Spa
Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport

Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport

3.5 out of 5
17941 Von Karman Avenue Irvine CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿5,187 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
฿5,187
฿6,449 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! (1,333 reviews)
"The rooms are so clean and the staff are so nice during Check in they allowed me to do early check in with no additional charge."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport
Laguna Hills Lodge

Laguna Hills Lodge

2.5 out of 5
23932 Paseo De Valencia Laguna Hills CA
The price is ฿3,262 per night from 2 Jul to 3 Jul
฿3,262
฿3,588 total
2 Jul - 3 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! (3,292 reviews)
"Online reservations easy. Check in easy. Very nice place to stay."

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026

Laguna Hills Lodge
Pacific Edge Hotel

Pacific Edge Hotel

3 out of 5
647 South Coast Highway Laguna Beach CA
The price is ฿8,326 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
฿8,326
฿10,647 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! (1,535 reviews)
"Air conditioning did not work upon arrival"

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026

Pacific Edge Hotel
Holiday Inn Santa Ana-Orange Co. Arpt by IHG

Holiday Inn Santa Ana-Orange Co. Arpt by IHG

3 out of 5
2726 S Grand Ave Santa Ana CA
The price is ฿5,220 per night from 9 Jul to 10 Jul
฿5,220
฿5,909 total
9 Jul - 10 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! (1,504 reviews)
"The room was clean. There was parking, great stay."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

Holiday Inn Santa Ana-Orange Co. Arpt by IHG
Hyatt Regency Newport Beach West

Hyatt Regency Newport Beach West

4 out of 5
4545 Macarthur Blvd Newport Beach CA
The price is ฿7,751 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
฿7,751
฿8,541 total
6 Jul - 7 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! (1,000 reviews)
"I felt the overnight parking fee per day was but excessive"

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026

Hyatt Regency Newport Beach West
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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.



Lantern District Travel Guide