Dana Point travel guide
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You're Going to Love Dana Point
With a population of 33,351, Dana Point is a must-see destination in California, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Dana Point deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Dana Point
Where to Eat in Dana Point
If you’re looking for affordable options, AVEO Table + Bar (One Monarch Beach Resort) and Coastal Kitchen (34091 Pacific Coast Hwy) are great picks.
When to visit Dana Point
How to Get to Dana Point
Plane
Although Dana Point doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to John Wayne Airport, OC (SNA), which is located 28 km from Dana Point. San Diego Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Southwest and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Dana Point departs from San Francisco and takes around 1h 20m.
Car
Another option to get to Dana Point is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 87 km from Dana Point. You’ll find branches of Ace and Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Los Angeles.
Airlines serving Dana Point
Where to stay in Dana Point
From 5-star hotels such as the The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel to great affordable options like the Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel, Dana Point offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $269 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $764 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Dana Point
Most booked hotels in Dana Point
Renting a car in Dana Point
Renting a car in Dana Point costs $56 per day, on average, or $113 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 23% more expensive than at Los Angeles.
Expect to pay $4.77 per gallon in Dana Point (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $57.24 and $76.31. The most frequently booked car type in Dana Point is Luxury (Class Luxury Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.