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Beach access
Capistrano Surfside Inn
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Family rooms
Offering a vending machine and a lift, Capistrano Surfside Inn Dana Point has rooms with views of the ocean.
The Capistrano has an outdoor swimming pool as well as a hot tub.
Capistrano Surfside Inn
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Family rooms
Capistrano Surfside Inn
Offering a vending machine and a lift, Capistrano Surfside Inn Dana Point has rooms with views of the ocean.
The Capistrano has an outdoor swimming pool as well as a hot tub.
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Eco-friendly stay
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Beach access
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club
- In-room breakfast
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Steam room
- Children's pool
Providing a private setting just around the corner from Monarch Beach Golf Links, the 5-star Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club Dana Point features 18 holes of golf and 2 spa tubs. Guests can relax in a lagoon pool or in the à la carte restaurant while staying nearly a 5-minute walk from Monarch Beach Resort North.
The Waldorf Astoria provides facials, massage therapy, and a game area as well as a steam room, a Jacuzzi, and two hot tubs. At this accommodation, guests can enjoy group fitness classes in a 24-hour fitness center.
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club
- In-room breakfast
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Steam room
- Children's pool
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club
Providing a private setting just around the corner from Monarch Beach Golf Links, the 5-star Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club Dana Point features 18 holes of golf and 2 spa tubs. Guests can relax in a lagoon pool or in the à la carte restaurant while staying nearly a 5-minute walk from Monarch Beach Resort North.
The Waldorf Astoria provides facials, massage therapy, and a game area as well as a steam room, a Jacuzzi, and two hot tubs. At this accommodation, guests can enjoy group fitness classes in a 24-hour fitness center.
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Beach access
Hilton Vacation Club Riviera Beach & Shores
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Car park
Charges may apply
- Concierge desk
- Air conditioning
- Ironing facilities
- Table tennis
- Outdoor swimming pool
The 2-star smoke-free Hilton Vacation Club Riviera Beach & Shores Dana Point hotel offers air-conditioned rooms 4.6 km from a top family-friendly place like Zoomars. The comfortable resort entices guests with a private parking lot, available on site.
An outdoor swimming pool is on-site at this Dana Point hotel. The property offers a variety of sport activities including ping-pong and golf.
Hilton Vacation Club Riviera Beach & Shores
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Car park
Charges may apply
- Concierge desk
- Air conditioning
- Ironing facilities
- Table tennis
- Outdoor swimming pool
Hilton Vacation Club Riviera Beach & Shores
The 2-star smoke-free Hilton Vacation Club Riviera Beach & Shores Dana Point hotel offers air-conditioned rooms 4.6 km from a top family-friendly place like Zoomars. The comfortable resort entices guests with a private parking lot, available on site.
An outdoor swimming pool is on-site at this Dana Point hotel. The property offers a variety of sport activities including ping-pong and golf.
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Top location
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Beach access
Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa
- In-room breakfast
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Steam room
- Children's pool
Offering a convenience shop and a restaurant, the 4-star Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa Dana Point is in close proximity to Lantern Bay County Hilltop Park. The resort proudly offers 2 spa tubs, while Dana Point Headlands Conservation Area is approximately a 25-minute stroll away.
Guests can relax by a heated pool with a hot tub. At Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa you can enjoy hiking, ping pong, and fisheries.
Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa
- In-room breakfast
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Steam room
- Children's pool
Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa
Offering a convenience shop and a restaurant, the 4-star Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa Dana Point is in close proximity to Lantern Bay County Hilltop Park. The resort proudly offers 2 spa tubs, while Dana Point Headlands Conservation Area is approximately a 25-minute stroll away.
Guests can relax by a heated pool with a hot tub. At Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa you can enjoy hiking, ping pong, and fisheries.
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Newly renovated
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Beach access
Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach
- Restaurant
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Children's menu
Offering a location within 500 metres of Doheny Marine Life Refuge, Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach offers 193 rooms. This hotel in the Capistrano Beach district has an outdoor swimming pool, as well as private car parking on site.
Leisure facilities in the business Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach include a sauna, a sundeck, and a shared lounge.
Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach
- Restaurant
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Children's menu
Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach
Offering a location within 500 metres of Doheny Marine Life Refuge, Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach offers 193 rooms. This hotel in the Capistrano Beach district has an outdoor swimming pool, as well as private car parking on site.
Leisure facilities in the business Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach include a sauna, a sundeck, and a shared lounge.
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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
- Children's play area
Offering access to the Coastal Strand Vista Beach Park, which is only 1.6 km away, the 5-star The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel Dana Point hotel features a sundeck and playground. Located just a 5-minute stroll from the 18-acre county-run park "Salt Creek Beach" as well as Laguna Niguel Beach, this Dana Point resort includes snorkelling, lawn tennis, and ping-pong.
The Ritz-Carlton Dana Point features a spa offering a steam room and a sauna as well as a heated pool.
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
- Children's play area
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
Offering access to the Coastal Strand Vista Beach Park, which is only 1.6 km away, the 5-star The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel Dana Point hotel features a sundeck and playground. Located just a 5-minute stroll from the 18-acre county-run park "Salt Creek Beach" as well as Laguna Niguel Beach, this Dana Point resort includes snorkelling, lawn tennis, and ping-pong.
The Ritz-Carlton Dana Point features a spa offering a steam room and a sauna as well as a heated pool.
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Best-rated
Knott'S Hotel
- Restaurant
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Paid parking
US$ 20 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Jacuzzi
- Cots
The 4-star Knott'S Hotel Buena Park provides proximity to the 57-acre theme park "Knott's Berry Farm", which is located only 0.8 km away.
This Buena Park hotel features a heated swimming pool with a hot tub, as well as a spa salon.
Knott'S Hotel
- Restaurant
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Paid parking
US$ 20 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Jacuzzi
- Cots
Knott'S Hotel
The 4-star Knott'S Hotel Buena Park provides proximity to the 57-acre theme park "Knott's Berry Farm", which is located only 0.8 km away.
This Buena Park hotel features a heated swimming pool with a hot tub, as well as a spa salon.
Hotel Indigo Anaheim By Ihg
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Children's menu
Located around 5 minutes' walk from UltraLuxe Anaheim Cinemas at Gardenwalk, the 3-star Hotel Indigo Anaheim By Ihg gives easy access to various tourist attractions. The hotel features a lift and a vending machine as well as a restaurant and luggage storage.
An outdoor heated pool with a hot tub is also available.
Hotel Indigo Anaheim By Ihg
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Children's menu
Hotel Indigo Anaheim By Ihg
Located around 5 minutes' walk from UltraLuxe Anaheim Cinemas at Gardenwalk, the 3-star Hotel Indigo Anaheim By Ihg gives easy access to various tourist attractions. The hotel features a lift and a vending machine as well as a restaurant and luggage storage.
An outdoor heated pool with a hot tub is also available.
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Beach access
Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Children's play area
The 3-star Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort is located in the very heart of Carlsbad and features a heated pool. Facilities of the inn include a lift and a vending machine.
A hot tub and two hot tubs are available on site.
Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Children's play area
Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort
The 3-star Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort is located in the very heart of Carlsbad and features a heated pool. Facilities of the inn include a lift and a vending machine.
A hot tub and two hot tubs are available on site.
Hyatt Vacation Club At The Welk, San Diego
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Steam room
- Water slides
The 3-star Hyatt Vacation Club At The Welk, San Diego Hidden Meadows hotel is located merely 1.4 km from Welk Resorts Golf and boasts a sundeck, playground, and a golf course.
There is a heated pool with a hot tub. A number of activities are offered in the area, such as basketball, volleyball, and ping-pong.
Hyatt Vacation Club At The Welk, San Diego
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Steam room
- Water slides
Hyatt Vacation Club At The Welk, San Diego
The 3-star Hyatt Vacation Club At The Welk, San Diego Hidden Meadows hotel is located merely 1.4 km from Welk Resorts Golf and boasts a sundeck, playground, and a golf course.
There is a heated pool with a hot tub. A number of activities are offered in the area, such as basketball, volleyball, and ping-pong.
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Popular choice
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Anaheim By Ihg
- In-room breakfast
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Car park
US$ 30 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Children's menu
Offering access to the steel-frame Matterhorn Roller Coaster, which is approximately a 20-minute walk away, the smoke-free Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Anaheim By Ihg features a sauna and a shared lounge.
A heated pool comes with a hot tub.
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Anaheim By Ihg
- In-room breakfast
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Car park
US$ 30 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Children's menu
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Anaheim By Ihg
Offering access to the steel-frame Matterhorn Roller Coaster, which is approximately a 20-minute walk away, the smoke-free Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Anaheim By Ihg features a sauna and a shared lounge.
A heated pool comes with a hot tub.
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Beach access
San Clemente Cove Resort
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- Security
- Flat-screen TV
- Sauna
- Family rooms
The comfortable San Clemente Cove Resort is housed in a Mediterranean-style building, nearly 25 minutes' walk from San Clemente State Beach. The 3-star resort features a safe deposit box, as well as general amenities such as a vending machine and a lift.
A Jacuzzi and a sauna can be found onsite.
San Clemente Cove Resort
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- Security
- Flat-screen TV
- Sauna
- Family rooms
San Clemente Cove Resort
The comfortable San Clemente Cove Resort is housed in a Mediterranean-style building, nearly 25 minutes' walk from San Clemente State Beach. The 3-star resort features a safe deposit box, as well as general amenities such as a vending machine and a lift.
A Jacuzzi and a sauna can be found onsite.
Holiday Inn Express Newport Beach By Ihg
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Car park
US$ 22 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Family rooms
The superior 3-star Holiday Inn Express Newport Beach By Ihg is situated around a 10-minute ride from the Nostalgic mini Balboa Fun Zone Amusement Park and features a sundeck and spa therapy.
Holiday Inn Express Newport Beach By Ihg
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Car park
US$ 22 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Family rooms
Holiday Inn Express Newport Beach By Ihg
The superior 3-star Holiday Inn Express Newport Beach By Ihg is situated around a 10-minute ride from the Nostalgic mini Balboa Fun Zone Amusement Park and features a sundeck and spa therapy.
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Guest favorite
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Beach access
Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort And Spa
- In-room breakfast
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Steam room
- Water slides
Located 2.4 km from such entertainment venues as the municipal Huntington Beach Pier, Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort And Spa offers elegant rooms with pool views. Private parking is available on site as well.
A hot tub near a heated pool are provided for an enjoyable stay. On-site fitness amenities include a personal trainer and yoga instruction.
Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort And Spa
- In-room breakfast
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Steam room
- Water slides
Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort And Spa
Located 2.4 km from such entertainment venues as the municipal Huntington Beach Pier, Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort And Spa offers elegant rooms with pool views. Private parking is available on site as well.
A hot tub near a heated pool are provided for an enjoyable stay. On-site fitness amenities include a personal trainer and yoga instruction.
Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott
- Picnic area/ Tables
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Car park
US$ 12 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Family rooms
Located only 0.8 km from shopping venues such as Carlsbad Premium Outlets, the stunning Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott includes a convenience shop and a restaurant. Indulge in this smoke-free hotel's garden, offering guests a patio area.
There is a heated pool that comes with a hot tub.
Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott
- Picnic area/ Tables
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Car park
US$ 12 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Family rooms
Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott
Located only 0.8 km from shopping venues such as Carlsbad Premium Outlets, the stunning Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott includes a convenience shop and a restaurant. Indulge in this smoke-free hotel's garden, offering guests a patio area.
There is a heated pool that comes with a hot tub.
Are you in a hurry?
Here is a quick list of hotels in Dana Point, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Capistrano Surfside Inn |
8.9 / 10 (167 Reviews) |
From 184$ | |
| Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club |
9.2 / 10 (40 Reviews) |
From 293$ | |
| Hilton Vacation Club Riviera Beach & Shores |
8.4 / 10 (199 Reviews) |
From 124$ | |
| Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa |
7.0 / 10 (113 Reviews) |
From 219$ | |
| Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach |
7.7 / 10 (174 Reviews) |
From 144$ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which family resorts near Doheny Beach are great for kids?
Capistrano Surfside Inn and Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach offer direct beach access and kid-friendly activities. Families can enjoy free beach equipment rentals and spacious condos with kitchens.
Arrive at Doheny Beach early on weekends to secure a good spot, as parking fills quickly and there are often free beach activities around 10 am.
What are the best family hotels with pools in Dana Point?
Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa and Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club have kid-friendly pools. They provide splash zones and family activities throughout the day.
Visit the pool during weekdays to avoid crowds and ensure you can secure lounge chairs for your family.
Which family-friendly options offer two-bedroom suites in Dana Point?
Capistrano Surfside Inn provides spacious condos with two bedrooms and kitchens, making it ideal for families. The Hilton Garden Inn has family suites for those needing extra space.
Book off-season in early spring or late fall for better rates on two-bedroom suites, as demand is lower during these times.
Which family resorts near attractions are best for exploring Dana Point?
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club and The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel are close to local attractions like Dana Point Harbor and Salt Creek Beach. These resorts offer activities tailored for all ages.
Consider visiting the harbor during weekdays to experience less crowded boat tours and local shops.
What are the best family resorts with kids' programs in Dana Point?
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel offers unique children's programs, including eco-adventures. Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa features activities like crafting and beach games.
Check activity schedules in advance and arrive early to ensure your kids can participate in popular programs.
Which hotels have outdoor dining suitable for families in Dana Point?
Both Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa and Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club feature outdoor dining with ocean views. These spaces welcome families and offer varied menus for all ages.
Try to dine during sunset for a stunning view, and make reservations to ensure seating for your family.
Are there convenient hotels with pet-friendly policies for families in Dana Point?
Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach and Capistrano Surfside Inn are both pet-friendly. They provide services and amenities for traveling families with pets.
Confirm the hotel's pet policy in advance, including any fees or restrictions, especially during peak seasons.
How can families best explore Dana Point and its beaches?
Family-friendly options include visiting Doheny Beach and participating in local harbor activities. Renting bikes provides a fun way to see more of the coastline.
Choose early morning or late afternoon to bike along the coast to avoid the heat and have a more leisurely ride.
What local events are great for families visiting Dana Point?
The Dana Point Festival of Whales, held in March, offers whale watching, arts and crafts, and family-friendly activities. It's a fun way to engage with the community.
Plan to arrive early on festival days as parking may be limited, especially during peak event hours.
What are some must-try restaurants for families in Dana Point?
The Doheny Surf Restaurant at Hilton Garden Inn is great for families, offering kid-friendly menus. Other options include casual dining at local pizzerias and taco shops near the beach.
Arrive during lunch hours for specials designed for families that make dining affordable.
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