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
"The property is under major construction, who knew. No mention of it at time of booking. Okay, I can get past that. My room 3029 the diverter button kept popping out while taking a shower! One one. The TP roll kept falling away from the wall surface. I brought this to the front desk attention you'd ..."
Reviewed on 20 Aug 2026

Laguna Hills Lodge

Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport
"Staff was so nice. Rooms clean and everything was very relaxing."
Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026

Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach
"Clean"
Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Irvine Spectrum
"Great employees very nice"
Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026

Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel
"Great business hotel. I stayed for a work trip. I would not say her with the family, because it is not very close to anything except the airport. It seemed to be mostly business travelers, people who had layovers or flights at the airport, and people in town for a conference. Rooms were very clean, ..."
Reviewed on 21 Aug 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.

Del Obispo
If you're spending some time in Del Obispo, The Coach House and The Sea Caves 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 Baby Beach.

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.












