The Best Hotels Closest to Salt Creek Beach Park in Dana Point for 2026

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A breakfast table with plates of food, a blue vase, and a view of the sea.

A room with striped armchairs, a sofa, and a wicker ottoman. Large windows offer a view of the outdoors.

A table set for breakfast with a view of the sea, including plates of food, drinks, and a vase of flowers.

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden four-poster bed, a TV mounted on the wall, and a view of the ocean through the windows.

1. Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

Lantern District, 0.8 km from Salt Creek Beach Park

Marquitta

￥56,264

￥67,866 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A patio with two chairs, a fire feature, and a view of a hillside with houses and palm trees.

A luxurious dining area with a view of the ocean, elegant furniture, and a grand staircase.

A resort with a pool, palm trees, and a checkered floor.

A coastal view from a balcony with a curved balustrade overlooking a sandy beach and ocean.

2. The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

Monarch Beach, 1 km from Salt Creek Beach Park

Noreen

￥157,217

￥186,113 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees, during sunset.

A restaurant with tables and chairs arranged for dining, large windows offering a view of the beach, and a ceiling with a unique light fixture.

A spacious lobby with a central table, seating arrangements, and a large chandelier.

A landscaped courtyard with palm trees, cacti, and a pathway leading to a building with balconies.

3. Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach

Monarch Beach, 1.6 km from Salt Creek Beach Park

Jimmy

￥143,055

￥170,490 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a fire feature, and a view of the ocean.

A resort pool area with sun loungers and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a view of the ocean.

A spacious dining area with multiple round tables and chairs, large windows offering a view of the ocean, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A coastal resort with multiple-story buildings, a golf course, and a beach.

4. Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort and Spa

Lantern District, 2.2 km from Salt Creek Beach Park

Melvin

￥46,096

￥57,617 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A rooftop patio with outdoor seating, a central fire pit, and a view of the ocean.

A multi-story hotel with a pool area, surrounded by palm trees and a view of distant mountains.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small round table, and a bench. There is a wardrobe, a mirror, and a door leading to a bathroom.

A coastal landscape with a rocky shoreline, a pier extending into the water, and a flock of birds on the beach.

5. Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach

Capistrano Beach, 3.1 km from Salt Creek Beach Park

Angelica

￥24,634

￥27,515 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A marina with numerous boats docked, a parking lot, and a building with multiple floors in the background.

A beach with waves, a sandy shore, and some vegetation in the foreground.

A reception area with a 'WELCOME' sign, a receptionist, and two armchairs with decorative pillows.

A marina with numerous boats docked, a parking area, and a view of the ocean.

6. Dana Point Marina Inn

Dana Point Harbor, 1.8 km from Salt Creek Beach Park

brittnie

￥20,807

￥23,136 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

A modern kitchen with a large island, white cabinetry, and a hanging light fixture.

A modern living room with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a large mirror.

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden chairs, white cabinetry, and a hanging light fixture.

7. North Beach Villa

9.3 km from Salt Creek Beach Park

Brian

￥54,988

￥60,487 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

A night scene with a large agave plant in a planter, a well-lit building with blue doors, and a grassy lawn.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a small refrigerator.

A motel with blue doors and windows, outdoor seating with wooden chairs, and a parking sign indicating a minimum fine.

A neatly made bed with white linens, a wooden headboard, and a small wooden nightstand beside it.

8. Calafia Inn

12.2 km from Salt Creek Beach Park

Dennis

￥18,081

￥19,889 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

9. Capistrano Coast House

Capistrano Beach, 4.3 km from Salt Creek Beach Park

Derrick

￥27,207

￥30,252 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large painting of a sunset.

A hotel with a tiled roof, multiple windows, and a flag.

A conference table with a vase of red roses in the center, surrounded by leather chairs.

An outdoor patio with a stone fireplace, metal chairs, and potted plants.

10. Ayres Hotel Laguna Woods - Aliso Viejo

15.9 km from Salt Creek Beach Park

Marisa

￥21,315

￥23,488 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A dining area with a view of a golf course and hills.

An aerial view of a golf course with a clubhouse, parking area, and surrounding hills.

A bar area with a stone wall, wooden ceiling beams, and multiple bar stools.

An aerial view of a golf course with a mountainous backdrop, a parking area, and buildings with red roofs.

11. The Ranch at Laguna Beach

6 km from Salt Creek Beach Park

Genesis

￥64,411

￥83,520 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A coastal town with beachfront properties, a beach, and a mountain backdrop.

A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a palm tree, and a clear sky.

A spacious interior with a high ceiling, large windows offering a view of the sea, and a seating area with sofas and chairs.

A coastal view with a well-maintained lawn, outdoor seating area, and a fire pit.

12. Montage Laguna Beach

6.6 km from Salt Creek Beach Park

Danielle

￥223,325

￥268,664 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

An outdoor patio with a stone fireplace, seating area, and potted plants.

A hotel room with two beds, a television, a fireplace, and a painting on the wall.

A building with a sign reading "TIDES" and a vehicle parked in front.

A building with a white exterior, a balcony with white railings, and hanging white flowers.

13. The Tides Laguna Beach

11.2 km from Salt Creek Beach Park

Timothy

￥31,613

￥36,039 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

An outdoor seating area with rows of chairs and tables, a stone pathway, and a building with large windows and balconies in the background.

A hotel with a central courtyard, a fountain, and a covered entrance.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, wooden beams, and large windows.

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, string lights, and a building with large windows.

14. Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano, Autograph Collection by Marriott

6.3 km from Salt Creek Beach Park

Jeff

￥42,758

￥55,021 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

An outdoor patio with a stone wall, a fire feature, and outdoor seating.

A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, a large abstract painting, a bedside lamp, and a glass partition.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent signage for 'Springhill Suites by Marriott'.

15. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Irvine Lake Forest

18.1 km from Salt Creek Beach Park

Jackie

￥20,854

￥22,980 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A pool area with lounge chairs, a stone wall, and palm trees.

A room with a blue upholstered sofa, a round table with a vase, and a star-shaped hanging light.

A covered outdoor seating area with rows of benches and hanging planters.

A pathway flanked by lush greenery and palm trees, leading to a building with a red roof.

16. Casa Laguna Hotel & Spa

7.9 km from Salt Creek Beach Park

Judith

￥43,928

￥50,164 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A coastal landscape with rocky cliffs, a sandy beach, and a clear blue sea.

A hallway with surfboards, a chessboard, and various plants.

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and string lights.

An outdoor patio with wooden chairs, a fire pit, and string lights.

17. Laguna Beach House

11.2 km from Salt Creek Beach Park

Alexandra

￥47,243

￥60,517 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A spacious indoor area with a large window, a wooden floor, and a seating area with chairs and a sofa.

A pool area with blue lounge chairs, a water feature, and a view of a landscaped hillside.

A Hampton Inn & Suites hotel with a modern facade, large windows, and palm trees in the landscaping.

A lobby with a reception desk, a wall-mounted sign, and a framed picture of a Ferris wheel.

18. Hampton Inn & Suites Mission Viejo

9.6 km from Salt Creek Beach Park

Romie

￥19,421

￥21,013 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A courtyard with a central fountain, surrounded by potted plants and a well-maintained lawn.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a TV.

A tree with white flowers in front of a building with balconies and a well-maintained garden.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a brick wall and a covered area with seating.

19. Laguna Hills Lodge

16.3 km from Salt Creek Beach Park

Chris

￥14,306

￥15,736 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A resort with a swimming pool, golf course, and ocean view.

A wedding ceremony in a gazebo with a clear aisle and guests seated on either side.

A restaurant with a long table, chairs, hanging baskets, and a view of the ocean.

A resort with a swimming pool, sun loungers, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

20. The Resort at Pelican Hill

17.9 km from Salt Creek Beach Park

Michael

￥198,529

￥243,796 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

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Compare popular hotels close to Salt Creek Beach Park

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn	9.6 Exceptional 707 reviews	View
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel	9.4 Exceptional 64 reviews	View
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach	9.2 Wonderful 689 reviews	View
Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort and Spa	8.8 Excellent 1,006 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach	8.2 Very Good 1,012 reviews	View

Top Salt Creek Beach Park Hotel Reviews

Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The front desk was so friendly and helpful it was a pleasure to check in."

Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Awesome breakfast and good happy hour! Parking lot was spacious. Building is a little worked from when we stayed 20 years ago. Pricing is a little outrageous. Overpriced for your basic bang for the buck."

Stunning Multimillion Dollar Oceanfront -interior by Artist SPECIAL 2026 PRICES

10/10 Excellent

"The porch is so nice. Beautiful view of the ocean and the surfers! Would definitely stay here again ."

Casa de la Ballena, back available on VRBO. Permit STR15-0329, walk to the beach

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, quiet, clean, and very family friendly. Definitely be back!"

Lantern District condo. Huge private view deck. All on one level. Walk to harbor

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and neighborhood; very responsive host; beautiful area"

Dana Point Spanish Revival STR14-0220

10/10 Excellent

"Was just like the pictures. There was ample lighting, very charming, comfy, a home away from home. Thank you John for great communication. "

Spectacular Oceanfront - the Best Views in Dana Point !!!!!

8/10 Good

"It was a busy holiday weekend. The host was very friendly and helpful in planning places to go see fireworks and any other help we needed. It was a beautiful place with stellar views! Would definitely go again. Close to everything."

Cottage by the Harbor

10/10 Excellent

"Cute modern cottage within walking distance of beach, shops, and yummy restaurants. Very clean and welcoming!"

+Front row condo. Steps to sandy beach, sunset, trails. Exclusive Resort+

8/10 Good

"We really enjoyed our stay here. The location is FANTASTIC! Right across from Strand beach which connects with Salt Creek Beach which were fun to walk. Dana Headlands nature area with ocean cliff walk is at the end of the street. Walk to town easily with a mile depending on where you want to go. Other city parks and trails close by. Costco and grocery stores with 10 minutes.The owners were friendly, responsive, and helpful. The unit was clean. It had a newer refrigerator and dishwasher as well as newer washer and dryer. There is no A/C but ocean breezes kept it cool. Space heaters in different rooms.Furnishings and the condo is worn, but functional. Master bed was comfortable. Kitchen is tight for 2 people but we made out OK.All in all- we were happy to have this unit in an amazing location."

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A coastal town with a beach, ocean, and a hill with buildings.

Dana Strands Beach

9.0/10 (6 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Dana Strands Beach during your trip to Dana Point? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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A coastal landscape with a clear blue ocean, a sandy beach, and a town in the distance.

Dana Point Preserve

You can take time to visit Dana Point Preserve during your travels to Dana Point. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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A marina with several sailboats docked, a small boat with yellow life jackets, and a hilly landscape in the background.

Baby Beach

8.8/10 (140 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Baby Beach during your trip to Dana Point?

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A coastal marina with boats, a pier, and a sandy beach.

Ocean Institute

8.8/10 (192 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Ocean Institute during your trip to Dana Point. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

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Dana Cove Park

9.0/10 (158 reviews)

Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Dana Cove Park, a lovely green space in Dana Point. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the surfing spots.

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Nature Interpretive Center

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Nature Interpretive Center during your trip to Dana Point. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

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Harbor Point Park

9.2/10 (150 reviews)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Harbor Point Park and enjoy the surfing in Dana Point. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or experience its lively festivals.

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Eco-Adventure Center at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

8.4/10 (34 reviews)

Walk around the campus at Eco-Adventure Center during your visit to Dana Point. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the surfing spots.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Salt Creek Beach Park?

Salt Creek Beach Park is located in a welcoming area of Dana Point known for its beautiful beaches and surfing. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 111 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Salt Creek Beach Park?

The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. It's located just a short 0.6 mi (1 km) from Salt Creek Beach Park. Another good choice is Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn, located just 0.5 mi (0.8 km) away.

How many hotels are there near Salt Creek Beach Park?

Expedia has 111 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Salt Creek Beach Park.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Salt Creek Beach Park, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals available near Salt Creek Beach Park.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Salt Creek Beach Park?

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What can I see and do near Salt Creek Beach Park?

Study the collections at Mission San Juan Capistrano, Ocean Institute, or Nature Interpretive Center. You can enjoy live performances at The Coach House and Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas. Local parks like Salt Creek Beach, Harbor Point Park, and Dana Cove Park are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air.

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1. Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

2. The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

3. Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach

4. Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort and Spa

5. Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach

6. Dana Point Marina Inn

7. North Beach Villa

8. Calafia Inn

9. Capistrano Coast House

10. Ayres Hotel Laguna Woods - Aliso Viejo

11. The Ranch at Laguna Beach

12. Montage Laguna Beach

13. The Tides Laguna Beach

14. Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano, Autograph Collection by Marriott

15. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Irvine Lake Forest

16. Casa Laguna Hotel & Spa

17. Laguna Beach House

18. Hampton Inn & Suites Mission Viejo

19. Laguna Hills Lodge

20. The Resort at Pelican Hill

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Top Salt Creek Beach Park Hotel Reviews

Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel

Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

Stunning Multimillion Dollar Oceanfront -interior by Artist SPECIAL 2026 PRICES

Casa de la Ballena, back available on VRBO. Permit STR15-0329, walk to the beach

Lantern District condo. Huge private view deck. All on one level. Walk to harbor

Dana Point Spanish Revival STR14-0220

Spectacular Oceanfront - the Best Views in Dana Point !!!!!

Cottage by the Harbor

+Front row condo. Steps to sandy beach, sunset, trails. Exclusive Resort+

Other attractions near Salt Creek Beach Park

Dana Strands Beach

Dana Point Preserve

Baby Beach

Ocean Institute

Dana Cove Park

Nature Interpretive Center

Harbor Point Park

Eco-Adventure Center at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

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