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
"Third stay here. Great amenities, cozy spot and friendly staff."
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Irvine Spectrum
"Unfortunately, my stay did not meet my expectations for the price paid. The room had an unpleasant odor, there was noticeable noise, and the carpet did not appear to be very clean. I also noticed some mold in the bathroom. In addition, the service phone was not working, and the TV remote was missing ..."
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

Hyatt Regency Newport Beach West
"Liked everything but the buffet they offered. Over priced and not tasty"
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach
"Personal hot tub was amazing"
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

Pacific Edge Hotel
"The staff was very friendly. The room was great! We had a balcony ocean view. Coffee and surfers in the morning and wine and waves in the evening. Wonderful stay! We will be back!"
Reviewed on 10 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.













