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
"Our room smelled like sewage. Lots of construction going on. Food was average at best. The bartenders at the pool was fantastic though!"
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

Laguna Hills Lodge
"It was very nice place to stay"
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Irvine Spectrum
"None of the pictures match the rooms. The hot tub was broken and filthy. The hotel was completely run down. I am also covered in bites, I believe there are bed bugs at this hotels"
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026

Hyatt Regency Newport Beach West
"The room was clean, updated and the bed was comfy. The only issue we had was with the electrical plugs in the room… a lot didn’t work or were shorted but otherwise it was good."
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026

Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach
"Love staying at Aryes! Always very clean rooms, easy parking, and Bistro was amazing! Shout out to Miguel, who served us each night in the restaurant!"
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026

Pacific Edge Hotel
"Hotel not maintained at all. Staff said they will be tearing down the hotel for 3 years and it shows, staff is rude, hotel falling apart. Rooms dirty and dusty"
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026
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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 Sea Caves 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.













