Dana Point Harbor Travel Guide

Dana Point

A marina filled with boats, a coastal town with buildings, and a clear sky.
A rocky shoreline with a sailboat on calm blue waters.
A coastal marina with boats, a pier, and a sandy beach.
A coastal marina with numerous boats docked, a parking lot, and a rocky shoreline.
A rocky shoreline with large boulders and a prominent rock formation at sunset.

Stay near popular Dana Point Harbor attractions

A marina filled with boats, a coastal town with buildings, and a clear sky.

Dana Point Harbor

9.4/10 (1,299 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

Whale-Watching and Orange County Beaches Tour from Anaheim

Whale-Watching and Orange County Beaches Tour from Anaheim

Rp1.768.041
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Whale-Watching and Orange County Beaches Tour from Anaheim
High Speed Zodiac Whale Watching Safari from Dana Point

High Speed Zodiac Whale Watching Safari from Dana Point

Rp1.910.913
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
High Speed Zodiac Whale Watching Safari from Dana Point
Orange County Evening Harbor Wine Cruise Scenic Wine Tasting

Orange County Evening Harbor Wine Cruise Scenic Wine Tasting

Rp1.116.902
per adult
Orange County Evening Harbor Wine Cruise Scenic Wine Tasting
Laguna Beach Stand Up Paddle Activity

Laguna Beach Stand Up Paddle Activity

Rp1.696.605
per adult
Laguna Beach Stand Up Paddle Activity
Private Full day Los Angeles Tour from Laguna Beach

Private Full day Los Angeles Tour from Laguna Beach

Rp2.954.376
per adult
Private Full day Los Angeles Tour from Laguna Beach
Private Orange County Coastal Tour - optional biking experience

Orange County Coastal Private Tour - optional biking experience

Rp2.678.850
per adult
Orange County Coastal Private Tour - optional biking experience
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Top hotels in Dana Point Harbor

Dana Point Marina Inn

Dana Point Marina Inn

3 out of 5
24800 Dana Point Harbor Dr Dana Point CA
The price is Rp2.885.281 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
Rp2.885.281
Rp3.208.217 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Dana Point. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a marina. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
Dana Point Marina Inn
Laguna Hills Lodge

Laguna Hills Lodge

2.5 out of 5
23932 Paseo De Valencia Laguna Hills CA
The price is Rp2.032.241 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
Rp2.032.241
Rp2.235.466 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Laguna Hills. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,389 reviews)
"Good AC and nice staff."

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2026

Laguna Hills Lodge
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Irvine Spectrum

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Irvine Spectrum

3 out of 5
14972 Sand Canyon Ave Irvine CA
The price is Rp1.870.952 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
Rp1.870.952
Rp2.058.047 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Irvine. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
6.8/10 (1,361 reviews)
"parking was convenient. breakfast was great, something for everyone, even fresh fruit this hotel is built on an historic site and had an interesting story to discover"

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Irvine Spectrum
Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach

Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach

4 out of 5
325 Bristol Street Costa Mesa CA
The price is Rp2.241.917 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
Rp2.241.917
Rp2.492.900 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Costa Mesa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach
Pacific Edge Hotel

Pacific Edge Hotel

3 out of 5
647 South Coast Highway Laguna Beach CA
The price is Rp4.484.007 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
Rp4.484.007
Rp5.734.485 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Laguna Beach. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, 2 restaurants and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,559 reviews)
"Save you money. This place is a dump. Run down and smelly and old. More like a hostel hit spent nearly $800 for an ocean view room that was a joke. The bathroom gross, the AC barely worked, the curtains broken. They are demolishing in September so that’s why they don’t care."

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2026

Pacific Edge Hotel
Hyatt Regency Newport Beach West

Hyatt Regency Newport Beach West

4 out of 5
4545 Macarthur Blvd Newport Beach CA
The price is Rp3.942.620 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
Rp3.942.620
Rp4.344.570 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Newport Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
Hyatt Regency Newport Beach West
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Where to stay in Dana Point Harbor

Find the best Dana Point Harbor areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal residential area with houses, a clear blue sea, and a distant city skyline.

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.

A coastal resort with a beachfront, a golf course, and a large pool area.

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.

A marina with numerous boats docked along the water.
Photo by Ruth Rieckehoff
Open Photo by Ruth Rieckehoff

Lantern District

If you're spending some time in Lantern District, Dana Point Preserve and Heritage Park are top sights worth seeing.

An old church with a cross on top, a brick wall, and a pathway leading to it.

Del Obispo

If you're spending some time in Del Obispo, The Coach House and The Sea Caves are top sights worth seeing.

A coastal town with a marina, beach, and residential area.

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.

Dana Point Harbor Travel Guide