Lantern District Travel Guide
Dana Point
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Popular places to visit
Lantern Bay County Park
After visiting Lantern Bay County Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Dana Point. Discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area or enjoy its surfing spots.
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 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.
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.
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.
Things to do
High Speed Zodiac Whale Watching Safari from Dana Point
Whale-Watching and Orange County Beaches Tour from Anaheim
Top hotels in Lantern District
Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort and Spa
We had a room on the 4th floor and it felt like an attic room. It was dark and had 3 high windows. No view and a little claustrophobic. The room was clean but the a/c didn’t work properly. It was very loud and didn’t stay cool. It would be very warm in the middle of the night. We are Marriot customers ...
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach
Nice place. A bit outdates but nice. The airport is very close to the hotel so it gets pretty noisy sometimes. But overall, this is a nice hotel. Parking is overpriced though.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Laguna Hills Lodge
This property is very old and a bit run down. It was ok for the price but I won’t be back. Between the old fridge, street noise, fire station sirens and freeway it was very noisy.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Santa Ana-Orange Co. Arpt by IHG
Very nice staff and easy to work with. Breakfast was great every morning. There was some mold on the ceiling in our bathroom which didn’t have an exhaust fan which I found a little odd. It was pretty minimal so I’d stay here again.
Reviewed on 5 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
Other neighbourhoods around Lantern District
Dana Point Harbor
While visiting Dana Point Harbor, you might make a stop by sights like Dana Point Harbor and Ocean Institute.
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.
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.
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 Salt Creek Beach or Dana Strands Beach.
