Lantern District Travel Guide
Dana Point





Visit Lantern District
Stay near popular Lantern District attractions
Things to do

High Speed Zodiac Whale Watching Safari from Dana Point

Whale-Watching and Orange County Beaches Tour from Anaheim

Orange County Evening Harbor Wine Cruise Scenic Wine Tasting

Laguna Beach Open Ocean Kayaking Tour with Sea Lion Sightings

Wine Tasting Around the World
Top hotels in Lantern District

Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort and Spa
"Based on all the commotion and the construction, I feel like the hotel was actually downgraded. Due to that inconvenience, I was expecting this discounted rates. We didn’t really enjoy the view and the resort to the fullest because of the all the noise of the construction."
Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026

Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport
"Love the rooms, very clean, comfy bed, great shower! Haven’t been able to enjoy amenities because of time restraints but plan to stay there again so I can!!"
Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026

Laguna Hills Lodge
"This is an affordable, well-located property. We stayed here while visiting Laguna Beach and the drive was fine. The property is well maintained. I love that they include a microwave in the room. They provide soap, shampoo and conditioner. We've stayed here twice and I'll return next time I vacation ..."
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Pacific Edge Hotel
"Staff was great, the lounge/umbrella guy wasn’t there was a slight inconvenience but overall it’s the perfect location!"
Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026

Holiday Inn Santa Ana-Orange Co. Arpt by IHG
"Didn’t like that the ice machines didn’t work"
Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026

Hyatt Regency Newport Beach West
"The room is very dusty. Especially bathroom. On the first day, when we arrived at 3:15pm, we were not able to check in due to a ridiculous reason. front desk said can’t get in touch with room service to confirm room readiness, and we had to wait for more than 15 mins. Note that the reservation confirmed ..."
Reviewed on 5 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 Coach House Concert Hall 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.













