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.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Cannons Seafood Grill (34344 Street of the Green Lantern) and Bourbon Steak Orange County (Monarch Beach Resort One Monarch Beach Resort) are great picks.
Although Dana Point doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to John Wayne Airport, OC (SNA), which is located 17 miles from Dana Point. San Diego Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Dana Point departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 12m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Dana Point.
Another option to get to Dana Point is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 54 miles from Dana Point. You’ll find branches of Ace and Zezgo, among others, in Los Angeles.
Average rates range from around $275 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $809 and up for a 5-star experience.
Renting a car in Dana Point costs $24 per day, on average, or $47 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 71% cheaper than airport locations in Dana Point.
Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Dana Point is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Class Full-size Truck or similar) are, on average, 82% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
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