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A breakfast table with plates of food, a blue vase, and a view of the sea.
A marina with numerous boats docked, a pier, and a beach area.
A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden four-poster bed, a TV mounted on the wall, and a view of the ocean through the windows.
A room with striped armchairs, a sofa, and a wicker ottoman. Large windows offer a view of the outdoors.

1. Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn
Lantern District, 0.5 km from Dana Point Preserve
United States
Marquitta
CA $508
CA $611 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn
A patio with two chairs, a fire feature, and a view of a hillside with houses and palm trees.
A coastal view from a balcony with a curved balustrade overlooking a sandy beach and ocean.
A resort with a pool, palm trees, and a checkered floor.
A luxurious dining area with a view of the ocean, elegant furniture, and a grand staircase.

2. The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
Monarch Beach, 1.6 km from Dana Point Preserve
United States
Noreen
CA $1,239
CA $1,475 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees, during sunset.
A landscaped courtyard with palm trees, cacti, and a pathway leading to a building with balconies.
A restaurant with tables and chairs arranged for dining, large windows offering a view of the beach, and a ceiling with a unique light fixture.
An outdoor dining area with a central fire feature, surrounded by tables and chairs, and umbrellas providing shade.

3. Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach

Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach
Monarch Beach, 2.3 km from Dana Point Preserve
United States
Jimmy
CA $1,242
CA $1,484 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach
An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a fire feature, and a view of the ocean.
A spacious dining area with multiple round tables and chairs, large windows offering a view of the ocean, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, overlooking a coastal town.
A resort pool area with sun loungers and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a view of the ocean.

4. Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort and Spa

Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort and Spa
Lantern District, 1.9 km from Dana Point Preserve
United States
Melvin
CA $400
CA $500 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort and Spa
A hotel with a grand entrance, multiple balconies, and a staircase leading to the main entrance.
A marina with boats docked, a rocky breakwater, and a coastal town in the background.
A hotel pool area with lounge chairs and a sign reading "Best Western PLUS".
A spacious living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

5. Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel

Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel
2.1 km from Dana Point Preserve
United States
Dawn Elizabeth
CA $164
CA $183 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel
A rooftop patio with outdoor seating, a central fire pit, and a view of the ocean.
A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and large windows allowing natural light.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small round table, and a bench. There is a wardrobe, a mirror, and a door leading to a bathroom.
A coastal landscape with a rocky shoreline, a pier extending into the water, and a flock of birds on the beach.

6. Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach

Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach
Capistrano Beach, 2.8 km from Dana Point Preserve
United States
Angelica
CA $214
CA $239 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach
A marina with numerous boats docked, a parking lot, and a building with multiple floors in the background.
A marina with multiple boats docked.
A reception area with a 'WELCOME' sign, a receptionist, and two armchairs with decorative pillows.
A beach with waves, a sandy shore, and some vegetation in the foreground.

7. Dana Point Marina Inn

Dana Point Marina Inn
Dana Point Harbor, 1.5 km from Dana Point Preserve
United States
brittnie
CA $166
CA $185 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Dana Point Marina Inn
A coastal scene with a sunset, buildings, and a person surfing.
A family with a dog and a surfboard in a room with a tiled floor.
A balcony with potted plants, a metal fence, and a clear blue sky.
Two beds with white bedding and patterned blankets, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with sunlight streaming in.

8. West Coast Surf and Stay

West Coast Surf and Stay
11.3 km from Dana Point Preserve
United States
Carlos
CA $176
CA $194 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 12 - Sep 13
West Coast Surf and Stay
A night scene with a large agave plant in a planter, a well-lit building with blue doors, and a grassy lawn.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a small refrigerator.
A Calafia Inn sign with a surfboard logo, two white Adirondack chairs, and a motel building with blue doors.
A neatly made bed with white linens, a wooden headboard, and a small wooden nightstand beside it.

9. Calafia Inn

Calafia Inn
11.6 km from Dana Point Preserve
United States
PATRICIA
CA $157
CA $172 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Calafia Inn

10. Capistrano Coast House

Capistrano Coast House
Capistrano Beach, 4 km from Dana Point Preserve
United States
Derrick
CA $236
CA $263 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Capistrano Coast House
A dining area with a view of a golf course and hills.
A resort with a large swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a view of mountains.
A bar area with a stone wall, wooden ceiling beams, and multiple bar stools.
An aerial view of a golf course with a clubhouse, parking area, and surrounding hills.

11. The Ranch at Laguna Beach

The Ranch at Laguna Beach
6.7 km from Dana Point Preserve
United States
Genesis
CA $554
CA $719 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
The Ranch at Laguna Beach
An outdoor patio with a stone fireplace, seating area, and potted plants.
A building with a white exterior, a balcony with white railings, and hanging white flowers.
A building with a sign reading "TIDES" and a vehicle parked in front.
A hotel room with two beds, a television, a fireplace, and a painting on the wall.

12. The Tides Laguna Beach

The Tides Laguna Beach
11.8 km from Dana Point Preserve
United States
Timothy
CA $252
CA $288 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
The Tides Laguna Beach
A coastal beach with a rocky cliff, palm trees, and a calm sea.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of a balcony with plants.
A modern living room with a green sofa, a round wooden coffee table, and a wicker chair. There is a large window with a view of trees and a balcony.
A kitchen with a central island, green cabinets, white stools, and a person preparing drinks.

13. Le Petit Pali Laguna Beach

Le Petit Pali Laguna Beach
7.4 km from Dana Point Preserve
United States
Sandra
CA $552
CA $631 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Le Petit Pali Laguna Beach
A terrace with outdoor seating, overlooking a body of water, and a building with a balcony.
A coastal town with a beach, houses, and a hill in the background.
A bedroom with a large bed, a view of the sea, and a balcony with a table and chairs.
A living room with a ceiling fan, a flat-screen TV, a wooden coffee table with a plant, a sofa, and a view of the ocean through large sliding doors.

14. Laguna Surf Lodge by SCP Hotels

Laguna Surf Lodge by SCP Hotels
10.4 km from Dana Point Preserve
United States
Bianca
CA $452
CA $555 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Laguna Surf Lodge by SCP Hotels
A coastal town with beachfront properties, a beach, and a mountain backdrop.
An aerial view of a coastal resort with multiple buildings, a beach, and a rocky shoreline.
A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a palm tree, and a clear sky.
A coastal view with a well-maintained lawn, outdoor seating area, and a fire pit.

15. Montage Laguna Beach

Montage Laguna Beach
7.3 km from Dana Point Preserve
United States
Danielle
CA $1,940
CA $2,334 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Montage Laguna Beach
A pool area with lounge chairs, a stone wall, and palm trees.
A pathway flanked by lush greenery and palm trees, leading to a building with a red roof.
A room with two beds, a patterned tile wall, and a central door.
A covered outdoor seating area with rows of benches and hanging planters.

16. Casa Laguna Hotel & Spa

Casa Laguna Hotel & Spa
8.5 km from Dana Point Preserve
United States
Judith
CA $382
CA $436 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Casa Laguna Hotel & Spa
A coastal landscape with rocky cliffs, a sandy beach, and a clear blue sea.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a lamp, and a surfboard on the wall.
An outdoor patio with wooden chairs, a fire pit, and string lights.
A hallway with surfboards, a chessboard, and various plants.

17. Laguna Beach House

Laguna Beach House
11.8 km from Dana Point Preserve
United States
Alexandra
CA $410
CA $525 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Laguna Beach House
An outdoor patio with a stone wall, a fire feature, and outdoor seating.
A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, a large abstract painting, a bedside lamp, and a glass partition.
A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent signage for 'Springhill Suites by Marriott'.
A modern restaurant with multiple seating areas, a bar, and a large TV screen.

18. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Irvine Lake Forest

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Irvine Lake Forest
18.7 km from Dana Point Preserve
United States
Jackie
CA $181
CA $200 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Irvine Lake Forest
An outdoor seating area with rows of chairs and tables, a stone pathway, and a building with large windows and balconies in the background.
An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, string lights, and a building with large windows.
An outdoor pool area with wicker furniture, a stone wall, and a pergola.
A hotel with a central courtyard, a fountain, and a covered entrance.

19. Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano, Autograph Collection by Marriott

Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano, Autograph Collection by Marriott
6.5 km from Dana Point Preserve
United States
Jeff
CA $371
CA $478 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano, Autograph Collection by Marriott
A resort with a swimming pool, golf course, and ocean view.
A restaurant with a long table, chairs, hanging baskets, and a view of the ocean.
A restaurant with round tables and chairs, large windows, and hanging plants.
A resort with a swimming pool, sun loungers, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

20. The Resort at Pelican Hill

The Resort at Pelican Hill
18.6 km from Dana Point Preserve
United States
Michael
CA $1,694
CA $2,082 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
The Resort at Pelican Hill
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Compare popular hotels close to Dana Point Preserve

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A breakfast table with plates of food, a blue vase, and a view of the sea.
Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn
9.6
Exceptional
706 reviews
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A patio with two chairs, a fire feature, and a view of a hillside with houses and palm trees.
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
9.4
Exceptional
63 reviews
View
A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees, during sunset.
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach
9.2
Wonderful
689 reviews
View
An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a fire feature, and a view of the ocean.
Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort and Spa
8.8
Excellent
1,005 reviews
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A hotel with a grand entrance, multiple balconies, and a staircase leading to the main entrance.
Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel
8.4
Very good
1,018 reviews
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Top Dana Point Preserve Hotel Reviews

Dana Point Marina Inn

Dana Point Marina Inn

10/10 Excellent
"The staff is helpful and friendly The breakfast is amazing"
Glen 3-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
Dana Point Marina Inn
Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel

Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Great location, free parking, decent breakfast, nice staff. ."
Dawn Elizabeth 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel
Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

10/10 Excellent
"I recommend this hotel 100%"
Julie 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn
Stunning Multimillion Dollar Oceanfront -interior by Artist SPECIAL 2026 PRICES

Stunning Multimillion Dollar Oceanfront -interior by Artist SPECIAL 2026 PRICES

10/10 Excellent
"The porch is so nice. Beautiful view of the ocean and the surfers! Would definitely stay here again ."
Joseph K. 3-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Stunning Multimillion Dollar Oceanfront -interior by Artist SPECIAL 2026 PRICES
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

10/10 Excellent
"This is such a beautiful hotel. The views are stunning and the service is impeccable."
Marina 2-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
Casa de la Ballena, back available on VRBO. Permit STR15-0329, walk to the beach

Casa de la Ballena, back available on VRBO. Permit STR15-0329, walk to the beach

10/10 Excellent
"Great location, quiet, clean, and very family friendly. Definitely be back!"
Sophia S. 3-night trip
Posted 8 days ago
Casa de la Ballena, back available on VRBO. Permit STR15-0329, walk to the beach
Lantern District condo. Huge private view deck. All on one level. Walk to harbor

Lantern District condo. Huge private view deck. All on one level. Walk to harbor

10/10 Excellent
"Great location and neighborhood; very responsive host; beautiful area"
Pegah T. 15-night trip
Posted 9 days ago
Lantern District condo. Huge private view deck. All on one level. Walk to harbor
Dana Point Spanish Revival STR14-0220

Dana Point Spanish Revival STR14-0220

10/10 Excellent
"Was just like the pictures. There was ample lighting, very charming, comfy, a home away from home. Thank you John for great communication. "
Rosemarie R. 5-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Dana Point Spanish Revival STR14-0220
Spectacular Oceanfront - the Best Views in Dana Point !!!!!

Spectacular Oceanfront - the Best Views in Dana Point !!!!!

8/10 Good
"It was a busy holiday weekend. The host was very friendly and helpful in planning places to go see fireworks and any other help we needed. It was a beautiful place with stellar views! Would definitely go again. Close to everything."
Christina W. 3-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Spectacular Oceanfront - the Best Views in Dana Point !!!!!

Other attractions near Dana Point Preserve

A coastal town with a beach, ocean, and a hill with buildings.

Dana Strands Beach

9.0/10 (6 reviews)
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Dana Strands Beach during your trip to Dana Point? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
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A coastal marina with boats, a pier, and a sandy beach.
Photo by Annette Briers

Ocean Institute

8.8/10 (192 reviews)
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Ocean Institute during your trip to Dana Point. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
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A lifeguard tower labeled SC 2 on a beach at sunset.
Photo by Kristy Logan

Salt Creek Beach Park

9.0/10 (272 reviews)
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.
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A marina with several sailboats docked, a small boat with yellow life jackets, and a hilly landscape in the background.
Photo by Ruth Rieckehoff

Baby Beach

8.8/10 (140 reviews)
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Baby Beach during your trip to Dana Point?
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A marina with several sailboats docked, a small boat with yellow life jackets, and a hilly landscape in the background.
Photo by Ruth Rieckehoff

Dana Cove Park

9.0/10 (158 reviews)
Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Dana Cove Park, a lovely green space in Dana Point. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the surfing spots.
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Nature Interpretive Center

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Nature Interpretive Center during your trip to Dana Point. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
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Harbor Point Park

9.2/10 (150 reviews)
Explore the lovely green spaces of Harbor Point Park and enjoy the surfing in Dana Point. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or experience its lively festivals.
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Heritage Park

Learn about the local history of Dana Point with a stop at Heritage Park.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Dana Point Preserve?
Dana Point Preserve is located in Dana Point. Travelers love the area for its beautiful beaches. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 100 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.
What's the best hotel to stay near Dana Point Preserve?
Dana Point Marina Inn is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a marina and free breakfast. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Dana Point Preserve. Another good choice is Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn, located just 0.3 mi (0.5 km) away.
How many hotels should I expect to find close to Dana Point Preserve?
Expedia has 100 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Dana Point Preserve.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Dana Point Preserve, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals near Dana Point Preserve.
What can I see and do near Dana Point Preserve?
Mission San Juan Capistrano, Ocean Institute, and Nature Interpretive Center feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. You can enjoy live performances at The Coach House and Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas. Spend some time wandering around Salt Creek Beach, Harbor Point Park, and Dana Cove Park.

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