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 ฿9,337 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
฿9,337
฿11,716 total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"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 Cliffs Marriott Resort and Spa
Laguna Hills Lodge

Laguna Hills Lodge

2.5 out of 5
23932 Paseo De Valencia Laguna Hills CA
The price is ฿3,275 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
฿3,275
฿3,603 total
30 Sept - 1 Oct
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! (3,713 reviews)
"Very clean, great breakfast, nice staff"

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2026

Laguna Hills Lodge
Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport

Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport

3.5 out of 5
17941 Von Karman Avenue Irvine CA
The price is ฿4,167 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
฿4,167
฿5,332 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,507 reviews)
"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

Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport
Hyatt Regency Newport Beach West

Hyatt Regency Newport Beach West

4 out of 5
4545 Macarthur Blvd Newport Beach CA
The price is ฿6,821 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿6,821
฿7,517 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Newport Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
Hyatt Regency Newport Beach West
Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach

Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach

4 out of 5
325 Bristol Street Costa Mesa CA
The price is ฿4,506 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
฿4,506
฿5,011 total
29 Oct - 30 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Costa Mesa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,448 reviews)
"Great restaurant, large room, fantastic staff and location"

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026

Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach
Dana Point Marina Inn

Dana Point Marina Inn

3 out of 5
24800 Dana Point Harbor Dr Dana Point CA
The price is ฿3,339 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿3,339
฿3,713 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Dana Point. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a marina. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,212 reviews)
"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

Dana Point Marina Inn
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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 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.



Lantern District Travel Guide