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
"I understand that this is a very high end resort and spa, but the fact there we received no forewarning that more than half the resort was closed off for remodel made our stay less than desirable. Staff was helpful and friendly. But the available amenities were not accommodating for the amount of ..."
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport
"Pros: We loved our stay at Sonesta by John Wayne Airport. The room was very clean and no unpleasant odors. The staff were friendly and very accommodating. The gym, pool, and amenities were excellent. It made our stay enjoyable. Cons: The breakfast was very good and the dinner menu was good but not ..."
Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

Laguna Hills Lodge
"Not too bad. Could have been a little cleaner. Also building C is kind of noisy with the road right there. Plenty of parking, great ac, nice location right near freeway entrance."
Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

Pacific Edge Hotel
"This hotel needs a complete remodel. It’s very old and not well maintained. It’s way overpriced for the condition of the hotel. The location is great and fortunately there’s plenty to do in the area. The photos are very misleading. I would not recommend if you like a clean, remodeled hotel."
Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

Holiday Inn Santa Ana-Orange Co. Arpt by IHG
"It was fine for our trip. I had no complaints really."
Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

Hyatt Regency Newport Beach West
"CLEAN ROOM AND FRIENDLY STAFF"
Reviewed on 8 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.













