Dana Point Harbor Travel Guide
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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.
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.
Dana Cove Park
Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Dana Cove Park, a lovely green space in Dana Point. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the surfing spots.
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 seaside.
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.
Things to do
Whale-Watching and Orange County Beaches Tour from Anaheim
High Speed Zodiac Whale Watching Safari from Dana Point
Top hotels in Dana Point Harbor
Dana Point Marina Inn
Little run down, but you can’t beat the location.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach
Beautiful decorations, amazing gym, free parking, clean pool. AC worked great! Will stay here again.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Laguna Hills Lodge
Some of the rooms were updated and some were not
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Hyatt Regency Newport Beach
Place was ok. The plumbing in the shower and bathroom sink in our room had issues. The water would it go down. The shower filled up so quickly, I was standing in a “bath” of water and after it took forever for the water to go down. Also, there was no extra blanket in the room, we had to ask for a ...
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Hyatt Regency Irvine
Cindy at the front desk check in was amazing!! Friendly. Service! Pool, fitness center
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Irvine Orange County Airport
The room had uncleaned marks on the walls in spaces that should have been cleaned. There was spilled coffee under the mini coffee bar area of my room.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Dana Point Harbor
Lantern District
If you're spending some time in Lantern District, Dana Point Preserve and Heritage Park are top sights worth seeing.
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 Ocean Institute and Dana Point Harbor.
Dana Hills
While Dana Hills isn't home to many top sights, Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas and Monarch Beach Golf Links are some notable places to visit nearby.
Del Obispo
If you're spending some time in Del Obispo, The Coach House and The Sea Caves are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Marquesa
While Marquesa may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Monarch Beach Golf Links and Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas.
