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Dana Point, California Travel Information
Dana Point harbor lookout
Dana Point is a south Orange County beach featuring sandy coves, elegant resorts, tidepooling, scuba and surfing. Several favorite beaches in Dana Point include Salt Creek Beach with the oppulent Ritz-Carlton, Dana Point perched on the hilltop above. Dana Point beaches offer your best opportunity for whale watching boat excursions leaving Dana Point Harbor.

Dana Point, named by a fur trader over 100 years ago, Richard Dana, was considered by him to be the most romantic place in all of California. That's quite a proclamation, considering there are over 1,000 miles and 450 officially named beaches in California!

You need only stand at the hilltop monument to Dana and gaze out to the harbor below to appreciate what Dana saw and fell in love with as a rugged sailor and traveler. A monument to Dana that sits near a picnic area overlooking the harbor portrays him as a muscular, handsome man. The touch that has to make you laugh, however, is the wire mesh that comes out of his bronzed head, designed to keep the birds from sitting on the monument.



California Hotels > Orange County Hotels > Dana Point:

Best Western Dana Point Inn-By-The-Sea



Best Western Dana Point Inn-By-The-Sea
34744 Pacific Coast Highway
Dana Point, CA 92624

2 Star


Property Description

Nestled along the bluffs of beautiful Dana Point lies the quaint and charming 29-room Best Western Dana Point Inn-By-The-Sea. Situated along the white sands of Doheney State Beach, we invite you to enjoy breathtaking Pacific Ocean views from your private balcony or relax in the oceanfront hot tub atop our second story deck. We are conveniently located one mile south of Dana Point Harbor where you'll find numerous shops and gourmet restaurants. The ferry leaves daily to whisk you off to Catalina Island and just four miles north is the eclectic art community of Laguna Beach; home to the Pageant of the Masters. All of our 29 newly decorated rooms are either oceanfront or have lush tropical garden views, some with their new own whirlpool tubs and fireplaces. Wonderful restaurants and great shopping are all within walking distance. We are a short distance to sailing, deep sea fishing, jet skis, whale watching, biking and rollerblading. Come experience all that southern California beach life has to offer.



Amenities · Parking
· Beach
· Coffee Maker in Room
· Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
· Elevators
· Express Checkout
· Fishing
· Fishing
· Free Parking
· Free Local Telephone Calls
· Hairdryers Available
· Modem Lines in Room
· No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
· Television with Cable


Hotel Room Information and Amenities

2 QUEEN BEDS,NO SMOKING,GARDEN VIEW,CONTINENTAL BR
* 2 Queen Beds * No Smoking * Garden View * Continental Breakfast
1 KING BED,NO SMOKING,OCEANVIEW,BALCONY,CONTINENTA
* 1 King Bed * No Smoking * Ocean View * Balcony * Continental Breakfast
1 KING BED,WHIRLPOOL,NO SMOKING,CONTINENTAL BREAKF
* 1 King Bed * Whirlpool * No Smoking * Continental Breakfast
1 KING BED,WHIRLPOOL,NO SMOKING,CONTINENTAL BREAKF
* 1 King Bed * Whirlpool * No Smoking * Continental Breakfast
2 QUEEN BEDS,NO SMOKING,OCEANVIEW,BALCONY,CONTINEN
* 2 Queen Beds * No Smoking * Ocean View * Balcony * Continental Breakfast

Rate Disclaimer

Indicative rates are a year round range for search purposes only. The entire range of rates may not be available during certain seasons, or other specified periods of time. Check for specific rate availability when making a reservation.


Miscellaneous Information

· Check in time is 3:00 P.M.
· Check out time is 11:00 A.M.
· Time Zone is Pacific Standard Time
· 29 rooms.
· 0 suites.
· 3 floors.




Directions

??From: The north. Take Interstate 5 and exit(right turn) on #1 Pacific Coast Highway. Right turn off at Coast Highway South/Doheny Park Rd, then left along coast .25 mile. ??From: The south. Take Interstate 5 and exit on #1 Beach Cities. Right turn off at Coast Highway South/Doheny Park Rd, then left along coast .25 mile.

John Wayne Orange County Airport 20 miles, Los Angeles International Airport 45 miles


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Cancellation Policy

Cancellation policies vary from hotel to hotel. Most current and accurate cancellation policies will appear on your confirmed reservation notification.


Area Attractions

Restaurants:

* Adjacent to Olamendi's, Mexican, open 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. * Adjacent to Agostino's, Italian, open 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. * 2 miles from the Beach House, American, open 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. * 2 miles from Cannon's Restaurant, seafood, open 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. * 1 mile from the Chart House, seafood, open 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. * 3 miles from Cedar Creek Inn, American, open 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. * 8 miles from Splashes, Californian, open 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. * 8 miles from Vertical Wine Bar, Californian, open 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Nearby Cities:

* 3 mile(s) from San Clemente * 4 mile(s) from Laguna Beach * 4 mile(s) from San Juan Capistrano * 15 mile(s) from Oceanside * 15 mile(s) from Irvine * 18 mile(s) from New Port Beach * 25 mile(s) from Riverside * 30 mile(s) from Long Beach * 50 mile(s) from San Diego * 50 mile(s) from Los Angeles

Local Attractions:

* 0 mile(s) from Doheney State Beach * 1 mile(s) from fishing * 1 mile(s) from Festival of Whales * 1 mile(s) from Dana Point Harbor * 3 mile(s) from Mission San Juan Capistrano * 3 mile(s) from Flower and Garden Festival * 5 mile(s) from Laguna Beach Arts Festival * 5 mile(s) from Laguna Beach Playhouse * 5 mile(s) from Sawdust Festival * 8 mile(s) from Aliso Viejo Industrial Park * 25 mile(s) from Disneyland?? * 25 mile(s) from Knott's Berry Farm?? * 55 mile(s) from Seaworld?? * 55 mile(s) from San Diego Zoo

Local Attractions:

* 0 mile(s) from Doheney State Beach * 1 mile(s) from fishing * 1 mile(s) from Festival of Whales * 1 mile(s) from Dana Point Harbor * 3 mile(s) from Mission San Juan Capistrano * 3 mile(s) from Flower and Garden Festival * 5 mile(s) from Laguna Beach Arts Festival * 5 mile(s) from Laguna Beach Playhouse * 5 mile(s) from Sawdust Festival * 8 mile(s) from Aliso Viejo Industrial Park * 25 mile(s) from Disneyland?? * 25 mile(s) from Knott's Berry Farm?? * 55 mile(s) from Seaworld?? * 55 mile(s) from San Diego Zoo

Local Attractions:

* 0 mile(s) from Doheney State Beach * 1 mile(s) from fishing * 1 mile(s) from Festival of Whales * 1 mile(s) from Dana Point Harbor * 3 mile(s) from Mission San Juan Capistrano * 3 mile(s) from Flower and Garden Festival * 5 mile(s) from Laguna Beach Arts Festival * 5 mile(s) from Laguna Beach Playhouse * 5 mile(s) from Sawdust Festival * 8 mile(s) from Aliso Viejo Industrial Park * 25 mile(s) from Disneyland?? * 25 mile(s) from Knott's Berry Farm?? * 55 mile(s) from Seaworld?? * 55 mile(s) from San Diego Zoo

Local Attractions:

* 0 mile(s) from Doheney State Beach * 1 mile(s) from fishing * 1 mile(s) from Festival of Whales * 1 mile(s) from Dana Point Harbor * 3 mile(s) from Mission San Juan Capistrano * 3 mile(s) from Flower and Garden Festival * 5 mile(s) from Laguna Beach Arts Festival * 5 mile(s) from Laguna Beach Playhouse * 5 mile(s) from Sawdust Festival * 8 mile(s) from Aliso Viejo Industrial Park * 25 mile(s) from Disneyland?? * 25 mile(s) from Knott's Berry Farm?? * 55 mile(s) from Seaworld?? * 55 mile(s) from San Diego Zoo

Nearby Cities:

* 3 mile(s) from San Clemente * 4 mile(s) from Laguna Beach * 4 mile(s) from San Juan Capistrano * 15 mile(s) from Oceanside * 15 mile(s) from Irvine * 18 mile(s) from New Port Beach * 25 mile(s) from Riverside * 30 mile(s) from Long Beach * 50 mile(s) from San Diego * 50 mile(s) from Los Angeles

Nearby Cities:

* 3 mile(s) from San Clemente * 4 mile(s) from Laguna Beach * 4 mile(s) from San Juan Capistrano * 15 mile(s) from Oceanside * 15 mile(s) from Irvine * 18 mile(s) from New Port Beach * 25 mile(s) from Riverside * 30 mile(s) from Long Beach * 50 mile(s) from San Diego * 50 mile(s) from Los Angeles

Nearby Cities:

* 3 mile(s) from San Clemente * 4 mile(s) from Laguna Beach * 4 mile(s) from San Juan Capistrano * 15 mile(s) from Oceanside * 15 mile(s) from Irvine * 18 mile(s) from New Port Beach * 25 mile(s) from Riverside * 30 mile(s) from Long Beach * 50 mile(s) from San Diego * 50 mile(s) from Los Angeles

Nearby Cities:

* 3 mile(s) from San Clemente * 4 mile(s) from Laguna Beach * 4 mile(s) from San Juan Capistrano * 15 mile(s) from Oceanside * 15 mile(s) from Irvine * 18 mile(s) from New Port Beach * 25 mile(s) from Riverside * 30 mile(s) from Long Beach * 50 mile(s) from San Diego * 50 mile(s) from Los Angeles

Transportation:

* 2 mile(s) from Amtrak train station * 20 mile(s) from John Wayne Orange County Airport * 45 mile(s) from Los Angeles International Airport

Transportation:

* 2 mile(s) from Amtrak train station * 20 mile(s) from John Wayne Orange County Airport * 45 mile(s) from Los Angeles International Airport

Transportation:

* 2 mile(s) from Amtrak train station * 20 mile(s) from John Wayne Orange County Airport * 45 mile(s) from Los Angeles International Airport

Transportation:

* 2 mile(s) from Amtrak train station * 20 mile(s) from John Wayne Orange County Airport * 45 mile(s) from Los Angeles International Airport

Local Attractions:

* 0 mile(s) from Doheney State Beach * 1 mile(s) from fishing * 1 mile(s) from Festival of Whales * 1 mile(s) from Dana Point Harbor * 3 mile(s) from Mission San Juan Capistrano * 3 mile(s) from Flower and Garden Festival * 5 mile(s) from Laguna Beach Arts Festival * 5 mile(s) from Laguna Beach Playhouse * 5 mile(s) from Sawdust Festival * 8 mile(s) from Aliso Viejo Industrial Park * 25 mile(s) from Disneyland?? * 25 mile(s) from Knott's Berry Farm?? * 55 mile(s) from Seaworld?? * 55 mile(s) from San Diego Zoo

Transportation:

* 2 mile(s) from Amtrak train station * 20 mile(s) from John Wayne Orange County Airport * 45 mile(s) from Los Angeles International Airport




Dana Point Hotel Chains

Best Western
Holiday Inn
Lexington Services
Marriott Hotels, Resorts, and Suites
Ritz-Carlton Hotels
Unirez by Pegasus



National-State Parks/ Wildlife Preserves

Doheny State Beach



Hotels in Cities Near Dana Point

Capistrano Beach
Dana Point
Laguna Beach
San Clemente
San Juan Capistrano


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