Marquesa Travel Guide
Dana Point
Popular places to visit
Dana Point Harbor
Explore the waterfront of Dana Point Harbor and enjoy other activities such as surfing in Dana Point. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Doheny State Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Doheny State Beach during your travels in Dana Point? While you're in the area, stroll along the marina.
Salt Creek Beach Park
Salt Creek Beach Park is just one of the places to see in Dana Point, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants.
Salt Creek Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Salt Creek Beach during your trip to Dana Point? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Capistrano Beach Park
Capistrano Beach Park is just one of the places to see in Dana Point, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
Ocean Institute
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Ocean Institute during your trip to Dana Point. Stroll along the waterfront or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
Things to do
Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise
Small-Group Best Beaches in Orange County Day Tour
Dana Point Dolphin & Whale Watching With Underwater Viewing
Whale-Watching and Orange County Beaches Tour from Anaheim
High Speed Zodiac Whale Watching Safari from Dana Point
Top hotels in Marquesa
Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel
"Always stay when visiting oc. Staff are all great!"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach
"Honestly, my experience was a bit mixed. The bed is super comfortable and the rooms are pretty nice. I don’t know if I would call it a total four star, but it was nice! My check-in experience, however, wasn’t super great. Aside from taking a really long time, the staff was pretty cold to me. They ..."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Laguna Hills Lodge
"What they are serving is not a breakfast but the output of the chemical industry! It is presented as "continental breakfast" but has nothing to do with it. The rest of the hotel is just OK. The bathroom was quite old and you need a refresh as well."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
MainStay Suites John Wayne Airport by Choice Hotels
"clean room, good breakfast, but no elevator's on service. front desk was not at the front when need it."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Holiday Inn Santa Ana-Orange Co. Arpt by IHG
"Our room was not cleaned once during our 5 day stay. The staff was very unhelpful and if we requested towels or garbage bags (to change our own bins since nobody cleaned our room) we would have to call multiple times and wait up to an hour as they constantly had to be reminded we needed something ..."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Hyatt Regency Newport Beach
"M"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Marquesa
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 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.
Regatta
While Regatta may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Dana Point Harbor and Baby Beach.
Lantern District
If you're spending some time in Lantern District, Dana Point Preserve and Heritage Park are top sights worth seeing.
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 Doheny State Beach.
