Best Hotels in Dana Point On The Beach
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Best-rated
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Beach access
Best Western Plus Dana Point Inn-By-The-Sea
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Luggage storage
- Golf centre
- Sun terrace
This Dana Point hotel is 3.2 km from Baby Beach and is nestled right in the centre of a beach area. The hotel features location approximately a 10-minute ride from the Coastal Strand Vista Beach Park.
There is a sunbathing terrace and a golf course provided onsite.
Best Western Plus Dana Point Inn-By-The-Sea
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Luggage storage
- Golf centre
- Sun terrace
Best Western Plus Dana Point Inn-By-The-Sea
This Dana Point hotel is 3.2 km from Baby Beach and is nestled right in the centre of a beach area. The hotel features location approximately a 10-minute ride from the Coastal Strand Vista Beach Park.
There is a sunbathing terrace and a golf course provided onsite.
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Beach access
The Capistrano Coast House
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Sun loungers
A stone's throw from the comfortable hotel, San Clemente Pier is located.
Visitors can easily reach Capistrano Beach Park, which is a mere 450 metres away.
A picnic area and a lobby fireplace are also available at the Capistrano Coast House. Guests can enjoy activities such as boating and hiking.
The Capistrano Coast House
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Sun loungers
The Capistrano Coast House
A stone's throw from the comfortable hotel, San Clemente Pier is located.
Visitors can easily reach Capistrano Beach Park, which is a mere 450 metres away.
A picnic area and a lobby fireplace are also available at the Capistrano Coast House. Guests can enjoy activities such as boating and hiking.
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Beach access
Beachfront Inn And Suites At Dana Point
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Car park
US$ 10 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Luggage storage
- Jacuzzi
- Patio
Ocean View Plaza Shopping Center is 3 km from Beachfront Inn And Suites At Dana Point, and Palisades Gazebo Park is situated a 15-minute walk away.
Beachfront Inn And Suites At Dana Point
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Car park
US$ 10 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Luggage storage
- Jacuzzi
- Patio
Beachfront Inn And Suites At Dana Point
Ocean View Plaza Shopping Center is 3 km from Beachfront Inn And Suites At Dana Point, and Palisades Gazebo Park is situated a 15-minute walk away.
Dana Point Hotels on the Beach with Balcony
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Guest favorite
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Beach access
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club
- In-room breakfast
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Steam room
- Outdoor swimming pool
This Dana Point hotel offers a place to stay in the Monarch Beach district of Dana Point, a stone's throw from Monarch Beach Golf Links. The Waldorf Astoria Dana Point is also within 10 minutes' drive of West Street Beach and approximately 20 minutes' walk from Mussel Cove.
The accommodation allows you to enjoy such natural sights as Dana Point Headlands Conservation Area 2.4 km away.
Visitors can relax by a swimming pool with a hot tub and fully-outfitted cabanas. Featuring a personal trainer and yoga instruction, the Waldorf Astoria also offers hiking and golf among other activities.
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club
- In-room breakfast
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Steam room
- Outdoor swimming pool
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club
This Dana Point hotel offers a place to stay in the Monarch Beach district of Dana Point, a stone's throw from Monarch Beach Golf Links. The Waldorf Astoria Dana Point is also within 10 minutes' drive of West Street Beach and approximately 20 minutes' walk from Mussel Cove.
The accommodation allows you to enjoy such natural sights as Dana Point Headlands Conservation Area 2.4 km away.
Visitors can relax by a swimming pool with a hot tub and fully-outfitted cabanas. Featuring a personal trainer and yoga instruction, the Waldorf Astoria also offers hiking and golf among other activities.
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Private beach
Ocean View, Sand, Waves & Wonder
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Pool with view
Places of interest also include Chapparosa Park, which is around 10 minutes by car from this spacious apartment.
Ocean View, Sand, Waves & Wonder
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Pool with view
Ocean View, Sand, Waves & Wonder
Places of interest also include Chapparosa Park, which is around 10 minutes by car from this spacious apartment.
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Beach access
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
- In-room breakfast
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Car park
US$ 70 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Steam room
- Outdoor swimming pool
The 5-star hotel is within 300 metres of Laguna Niguel Beach and just around the corner from the 18-acre county-run park "Salt Creek Beach".
The Ritz-Carlton will also take you to West Street Beach, which is a 10-minute drive away.
The hotel has a steam room and a sauna, and guests can enjoy a drink at the pool bar. Sports facilities include snorkelling, lawn tennis, and table tennis.
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
- In-room breakfast
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Car park
US$ 70 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Steam room
- Outdoor swimming pool
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
The 5-star hotel is within 300 metres of Laguna Niguel Beach and just around the corner from the 18-acre county-run park "Salt Creek Beach".
The Ritz-Carlton will also take you to West Street Beach, which is a 10-minute drive away.
The hotel has a steam room and a sauna, and guests can enjoy a drink at the pool bar. Sports facilities include snorkelling, lawn tennis, and table tennis.
Cheap Hotels in Dana Point On The Beach
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Beach access
Ritz Pointe Paradise!
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Sauna
- Heated swimming pool
The wide Dana Strands Sandy Beach is located nearly a 25-minute walk away, and San Juan Capistrano Amtrak train station is nearly a 10-minute drive away.
Ritz Pointe Paradise!
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Sauna
- Heated swimming pool
Ritz Pointe Paradise!
The wide Dana Strands Sandy Beach is located nearly a 25-minute walk away, and San Juan Capistrano Amtrak train station is nearly a 10-minute drive away.
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Private beach
On The Sand!! Private Beach! Ocean Front Hot Tub!!
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Flat-screen TV
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Jacuzzi
- Sun loungers
The Dana Point holiday home also gives access to such places of worship as the Spanish Colonial Mission San Juan Capistrano Baroque Church, located approximately 6 km away.
There are a Jacuzzi to enhance your stay.
On The Sand!! Private Beach! Ocean Front Hot Tub!!
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Flat-screen TV
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Jacuzzi
- Sun loungers
On The Sand!! Private Beach! Ocean Front Hot Tub!!
The Dana Point holiday home also gives access to such places of worship as the Spanish Colonial Mission San Juan Capistrano Baroque Church, located approximately 6 km away.
There are a Jacuzzi to enhance your stay.
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Private beach
Ocean Front - Stunning Views- Vacation Paradise!!
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Fitness centre
- Sun loungers
The property is nestled in a historic district, in close proximity to Capistrano Beach Park. The nearby cultural attractions include Dana Point Bluff Top Trail Museum, which is 3.6 km away.
Guests can also get to Ocean View Plaza Shopping Center, which is around 10 minutes away by car.
Ocean Front - Stunning Views- Vacation Paradise!!
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Fitness centre
- Sun loungers
Ocean Front - Stunning Views- Vacation Paradise!!
The property is nestled in a historic district, in close proximity to Capistrano Beach Park. The nearby cultural attractions include Dana Point Bluff Top Trail Museum, which is 3.6 km away.
Guests can also get to Ocean View Plaza Shopping Center, which is around 10 minutes away by car.
Pet Friendly Hotels in Dana Point on The Beach
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Beach access
Diamond - Riviera Beach And Spa Resort 2Bd
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Luggage storage
- Sauna
- Outdoor swimming pool
Family tourists will appreciate the proximity to Zoomars, which is approximately 10 minutes' drive away.
Nestled only 1.8 km from Lantern Bay County Hilltop Park, Diamond - Riviera Beach And Spa Resort 2Bd villa is also 2.6 km from such cultural places as Dana Point Bluff Top Trail Walking Path.
Boasting an outdoor swimming pool, the property offers opportunities for snorkelling, table tennis, and fisheries to stay active during your trip.
Diamond - Riviera Beach And Spa Resort 2Bd
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Luggage storage
- Sauna
- Outdoor swimming pool
Diamond - Riviera Beach And Spa Resort 2Bd
Family tourists will appreciate the proximity to Zoomars, which is approximately 10 minutes' drive away.
Nestled only 1.8 km from Lantern Bay County Hilltop Park, Diamond - Riviera Beach And Spa Resort 2Bd villa is also 2.6 km from such cultural places as Dana Point Bluff Top Trail Walking Path.
Boasting an outdoor swimming pool, the property offers opportunities for snorkelling, table tennis, and fisheries to stay active during your trip.
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Great deal
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Beach access
Diamond - Riviera Beach And Spa Resort 1Bd
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Luggage storage
- Sauna
- Outdoor swimming pool
The heart of Dana Point can be reached in 25 minutes' walk of the accommodation, and such culture-oriented venues as Dana Point Bluff Top Trail Museum are 2.6 km away. Diamond - Riviera Beach And Spa Resort 1Bd villa is around a 15-minute ride from places of worship such as the Catholic Mission San Juan Capistrano Parish.
Educational highlights within a 3-km distance of the Dana Point property include Ocean Institute.
A tennis court, a terrace, and a golf course are available at the property, while sport lovers can try snorkelling, hiking, and billiard. For active guests, there are fitness classes, as well as a fitness centre.
Diamond - Riviera Beach And Spa Resort 1Bd
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Luggage storage
- Sauna
- Outdoor swimming pool
Diamond - Riviera Beach And Spa Resort 1Bd
The heart of Dana Point can be reached in 25 minutes' walk of the accommodation, and such culture-oriented venues as Dana Point Bluff Top Trail Museum are 2.6 km away. Diamond - Riviera Beach And Spa Resort 1Bd villa is around a 15-minute ride from places of worship such as the Catholic Mission San Juan Capistrano Parish.
Educational highlights within a 3-km distance of the Dana Point property include Ocean Institute.
A tennis court, a terrace, and a golf course are available at the property, while sport lovers can try snorkelling, hiking, and billiard. For active guests, there are fitness classes, as well as a fitness centre.
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Beach access
Beach Road By Avantstay
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- Heating
- Terrace
- Patio
Palisades Gazebo Park is 25 minutes on foot from this property, while Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching is about 10 minutes away by car.
Beach Road By Avantstay villa is within 7 km of the Catholic Mission San Juan Capistrano Parish, popular with worshippers as well as tourists.
Beach Road By Avantstay
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- Heating
- Terrace
- Patio
Beach Road By Avantstay
Palisades Gazebo Park is 25 minutes on foot from this property, while Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching is about 10 minutes away by car.
Beach Road By Avantstay villa is within 7 km of the Catholic Mission San Juan Capistrano Parish, popular with worshippers as well as tourists.
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Beach access
Sea Glass Beach Road Villa On The Sand Luxury And Relaxation
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Ironing facilities
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Heating
Also, the accommodation is within a 10-minute drive of Doheny State Beach and within a 15-minute drive of Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens.
Sea Glass Beach Road Villa On The Sand Luxury And Relaxation is within 7 km of Mission San Juan Capistrano Parish Church, popular with worshippers as well as tourists.
Sea Glass Beach Road Villa On The Sand Luxury And Relaxation
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Ironing facilities
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Heating
Sea Glass Beach Road Villa On The Sand Luxury And Relaxation
Also, the accommodation is within a 10-minute drive of Doheny State Beach and within a 15-minute drive of Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens.
Sea Glass Beach Road Villa On The Sand Luxury And Relaxation is within 7 km of Mission San Juan Capistrano Parish Church, popular with worshippers as well as tourists.
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Beach access
Hawaiian Style Beachfront On Beach Road
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- 24-hour reception
- Ironing facilities
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Heating
While staying at the accommodation, you'll be around a 15-minute drive from Dana Point Harbor Park and around a 20-minute drive from Lantern Bay County Hilltop Park. Hawaiian Style Beachfront On Beach Road villa is nestled 4.6 km from natural attractions like Dana Point Headlands Conservation Area.
Positioned within 25 minutes' drive of the Catholic Mission San Juan Capistrano Parish, the Dana Point property is popular among both worshippers and tourists.
Hawaiian Style Beachfront On Beach Road
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- 24-hour reception
- Ironing facilities
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Heating
Hawaiian Style Beachfront On Beach Road
While staying at the accommodation, you'll be around a 15-minute drive from Dana Point Harbor Park and around a 20-minute drive from Lantern Bay County Hilltop Park. Hawaiian Style Beachfront On Beach Road villa is nestled 4.6 km from natural attractions like Dana Point Headlands Conservation Area.
Positioned within 25 minutes' drive of the Catholic Mission San Juan Capistrano Parish, the Dana Point property is popular among both worshippers and tourists.
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Top location
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Beach access
Beach Condo
- Free parking
- Air conditioning
- Laundry
- Ironing facilities
- Jacuzzi
- Outdoor swimming pool
Take a peaceful 15 minutes' stroll into the heart of Dana Point city centre.
The apartment also lies approximately a 10-minute drive from Zoomars.
Beach Condo
- Free parking
- Air conditioning
- Laundry
- Ironing facilities
- Jacuzzi
- Outdoor swimming pool
Beach Condo
Take a peaceful 15 minutes' stroll into the heart of Dana Point city centre.
The apartment also lies approximately a 10-minute drive from Zoomars.
Are you in a hurry?
Here is a quick list of Beach Hotels in Dana Point, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Best Western Plus Dana Point Inn-By-The-Sea |
8.3 / 10 (502 Reviews) |
From 118$ | |
| The Capistrano Coast House |
8.3 / 10 (165 Reviews) |
From 209$ | |
| Beachfront Inn And Suites At Dana Point |
7.7 / 10 (253 Reviews) |
From 215$ | |
| Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club |
9.2 / 10 (40 Reviews) |
From 293$ | |
| Ocean View, Sand, Waves & Wonder |
10.0 / 10 (1 Reviews) |
From 337$ |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which beach hotels near Doheny State Beach are best for family trips?
Best Western Plus Dana Point Inn-By-The-Sea offers easy access to Doheny State Beach. Families can enjoy spacious rooms and a complimentary breakfast, perfect for starting the day.
Aim to visit the beach on weekdays after 10am to enjoy quieter sands and fewer crowds.
What luxury beach hotels offer ocean views in Dana Point?
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel and Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club are both exquisite options with stunning ocean views. These hotels feature exclusive amenities such as direct beach access and luxury dining.
Book an ocean-view room at the Ritz-Carlton to fully experience the sunset from your balcony.
What family-friendly hotels near Dana Point Harbor are available?
The Best Western Plus Dana Point Inn-By-The-Sea is close to Dana Point Harbor and offers family-oriented activities. It features spacious accommodations and easy water recreation access.
Consider scheduling a day trip to nearby Legoland® or Sea World® for fun family experiences.
Which beach resorts near Salt Creek Beach suit wellness seekers?
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club features a full-service spa and wellness programs, making it great for relaxation. It's near Salt Creek Beach for beach activities.
Try a morning yoga class on the beach for a refreshing start to your day.
What hotels in Dana Point offer pet-friendly policies?
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel allows pets for a fee while providing luxury accommodations. It has beautiful grounds for walking your dog.
Book a stay during off-peak times, such as during mid-week, to ensure better availability of pet-friendly rooms.
Which beachfront hotels in Dana Point have pools?
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club includes a luxurious pool and direct beach access. The Ritz-Carlton features multiple pools with ocean views.
Visit the pool early in the morning for a quieter experience before it fills with guests.
Are there any cozy beach hotels with balconies in Dana Point?
The Capistrano Coast House offers charming accommodations with balconies for enjoying sunset views. It provides a cozy atmosphere near the beach.
Reserve your room in advance, especially for weekends, to secure a balcony with a view.
What seasonal events should I plan for when visiting Dana Point?
Dana Point hosts the annual Festival of Whales in March, celebrating the winter whale migration. It's a great chance to enjoy local culture and food.
Plan to book your hotel early, as rooms fill up quickly during this popular event.
How can I explore Dana Point effectively using public transport?
Public buses run frequently around Dana Point, connecting visitors to nearby attractions. Use the Laguna Beach Trolley for easy access to local beaches and shops.
Purchase a day pass to save on multiple trips and explore Dana Point better without needing to drive.
Which local attractions are a must-see on my trip to Dana Point?
Doheny State Beach and Dana Point Harbor are top sights to visit. Consider exploring Heisler Park for scenic ocean views and picnic areas.
Visit Heisler Park early in the morning to enjoy its beauty and peacefulness before it attracts more visitors.