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

Small-Group Best Beaches in Orange County Day Tour

Whale-Watching and Orange County Beaches Tour from Anaheim

High Speed Zodiac Whale Watching Safari from Dana Point

Dolphin & Whale Watching Eco-Safari with Underwater Viewing
Top hotels in Lantern District

Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort and Spa
"Construction at this de"
Reviewed on 31 Jul 2026

Laguna Hills Lodge

Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport
"Beautiful hotel. Very clean room. Staff were extremely helpful."
Reviewed on 30 Jul 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Irvine Spectrum
"Such a comfortable stay. Bedding was clean and comfy. The train is quite loud and I thought it would’ve been bothersome but not very much to my surprise. Everyone is different so beware of"
Reviewed on 31 Jul 2026

Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach
"Proximity to airport was good. Found hair on the shower walls. There’s no breakfast available, nor a continental lite breakfast. They only provide coffee in the morning. 2 ice creams costs nearly $27.00 in the lobby snack center. We heard several planes taking off from our room on the second floor ..."
Reviewed on 30 Jul 2026

Holiday Inn Santa Ana-Orange Co. Arpt by IHG
"Nice place"
Reviewed on 31 Jul 2026
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 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 Baby Beach.

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 Baby Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.












