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

Dana Point Dolphin & Whale Watching With Underwater Viewing

High Speed Zodiac Whale Watching Safari from Dana Point

Dolphin & Whale Watching Eco-Safari with Underwater Viewing

Guided Coastal Hike and Ecology Tour in Dana Point

Laguna Beach Open Ocean Kayaking Tour with Sea Lion Sightings
Top hotels in Lantern District

Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort and Spa
"Construction noise, AC noise, not a good stay."
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2026

Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport
"Not the newest but generally clean and modern. It was a convenient location for a short stay."
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2026

Laguna Hills Lodge
"Staff were very friendly and helpful. My room was furnished nicely and very clean. The bed was a bit firm for me, so made getting comfortable for sleep a bit difficult."
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2026

Sonesta Select Laguna Hills Irvine Spectrum

Hyatt Regency Irvine

Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach
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 North 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.

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

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.












