Dana Point Hotels
There are numerous overnight accommodations for Dana Point whale watching guests. From luxurious resorts to modestly priced inns, Dana Point hotels offer incredible service and spectacular views for every budget.
Hotels
 Best Western Plus Dana Point Inn-by-the-Sea The beach and weather at this beautiful, newly renovated, all inclusive Dana Point hotel is just one of the reasons guests keep returning. Water recreation opportunities abound, including stand-up paddling, jet skiing, sailing, and whale watching. |  Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel, Dana Point This Chairman Award Winning Dana Point hotel is pet-friendly and boasts a Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence, along with a 3-Diamond AAA Rating. Located just one block from Doheny State Beach and the entrance to the Dana Point Harbor. |
 Blue Lantern Inn Enjoy fabulous views of the Pacific from just about every window of this elegant and inviting small hotel – dramatically located on a bluff above the Dana Point Yacht Harbor. Featured on The Today Show as one of the most affordable beach resorts. |  Capistrano Surfside Inn Come and visit Capistrano Surfside Inn and experience a Silver Crown/Select resort located directly across from Doheny State Beach and only minutes from Dana Point Harbor in beautiful Southern California. |
 Dana Point Harbor Hotel Enjoy an exclusive setting as the only hotel located directly on Dana Point Harbor. You’ll experience scenic views, access to water sports and a laid-back oceanfront ambiance. |  DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Doheny Beach – Dana Point Located on Pacific Coast Highway, directly across from world-famous Doheny Beach. Contemporary comfort, welcoming service and a signature DoubleTree Chocolate Chip Cookie on arrival helps make your stay stress-free. |
 Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa Turn your dream vacation into a reality at the Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa. Our hotel here in Dana Point, which features a picturesque location overlooking the Pacific Ocean, is close to the beach. |  Montage Resort & Spa Perched on a coastal bluff high above the Pacific, Montage Laguna Beach resort offers 30 acres of seaside luxury at the heart of Southern California’s preeminent artist colony. Its 250 guestrooms all feature sprawling views across the ocean... |
 The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel Perched atop a seaside bluff, surrounded by panoramic views of the Pacific and the sandy shores of Salt Creek Beach below, The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel is a coastal haven of new experiences. |  Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club (Formerly Monarch Beach Resort) Perched on 175 acres atop a 150-foot seaside bluff and featuring a private beach club, this elegant AAA Five-Diamond retreat offers both indulgence and inspiration—from oceanfront culinary experiences to unique coastal activities and adventures. |
Dana Point Whale Watching
Dana Point, California, USA is an officially designated Whale Heritage Area
“Dolphin & Whale Watching Capital of the World®” and “World’s Whale Capital®” are registered trademarks celebrating Dana Point’s rich whale watching heritage.
