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
"The staff and the hotel are great - but there is a lot of construction - and the pricing was outrageous for the festival (1200 to 1500 per night) - even though much of the hotel was blocked off and construction ongoing. That said, there was still a pool open (and it was great) as well as some great ..."
Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026

Laguna Hills Lodge

Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport
"The room was clean and comfortable. I very much appreciated receiving a discounted parking rate during my stay. On Saturday morning, the Haven Point restaurant was severely short staffed resulting in a long wait time (approximately ten people were in line) to be seated; this was during peak breakfast ..."
Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026

Hyatt Regency Newport Beach West

Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach
"Great restaurant, large room, fantastic staff and location"
Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026

Dana Point Marina Inn
"Mold all over the room and bathroom. Pretty sure the window unit A/C was just blowing mold spores all over the place. Gross. If I could ask for a refund I definitely would. Certainly not worth what they charged."
Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026
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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 Dana Point Harbor are some notable places to visit nearby.












