The Best Hotels Closest to The Ecology Center in San Juan Capistrano for 2026

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

An outdoor pool area with wicker furniture, a stone wall, and a pergola.

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.

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

Downtown, 2 km from The Ecology Center

Jeff

￥42,825

￥55,107 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

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

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, overlooking a coastal town.

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

2. Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort and Spa

3.2 km from The Ecology Center

Melvin

￥46,136

￥57,667 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building.

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A coastal hotel with multiple buildings, a beach in the foreground, and a hilly backdrop.

A modern hotel exterior with a landscaped garden and a sign reading "Riviera Beach & Shores Hilton Vacation Club".

3. Hilton Vacation Club Riviera Beach & Shores

3.1 km from The Ecology Center

Shannon

￥28,282

￥35,771 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central chandelier, a fireplace, and a seating area with sofas and chairs.

An outdoor kitchen area with a stainless steel grill, seating under umbrellas, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

A hotel lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a reception desk.

A hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a bar, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

4. Residence Inn by Marriott Dana Point San Juan Capistrano

Del Obispo, 1.7 km from The Ecology Center

Dmitri

￥31,357

￥34,554 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A hotel with a grand entrance, multiple balconies, and a staircase leading to the main entrance.

A hotel pool area with lounge chairs and a sign reading "Best Western PLUS".

A grand entrance with a white balustrade, a blue overhang, and a statue of dolphins.

A marina with boats docked, a rocky breakwater, and a coastal town in the background.

5. Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel

2.9 km from The Ecology Center

Dawn Elizabeth

￥18,964

￥21,086 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

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

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

A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and large windows allowing natural light.

6. Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach

2.8 km from The Ecology Center

Steve

￥24,020

￥26,829 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A covered entrance with a brick pathway leading to a building, surrounded by palm trees and plants.

A hotel bathroom with a granite countertop sink, a hairdryer, a coffee maker, and a mirror reflecting a bedroom with a bed and a door.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with a tiled roof.

A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a kitchen counter, and large windows allowing natural light.

7. Best Western Capistrano Inn

Downtown, 2.2 km from The Ecology Center

Debra

￥18,930

￥20,860 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

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.

8. North Beach Villa

7.7 km from The Ecology Center

Brian

￥57,093

￥62,802 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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

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

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

9. Calafia Inn

10.6 km from The Ecology Center

Dennis

￥18,295

￥20,125 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

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.

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.

10. Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

4.1 km from The Ecology Center

Marquitta

￥57,792

￥69,573 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A beach view from a covered patio with lounge chairs and a view of the ocean and pier.

A bedroom with a large bed, a view of the ocean, a small table, and a chair.

A beach with palm trees, a pier, and the ocean.

A living room with a view of the ocean, a ceiling fan, and a television on the wall.

11. Beachcomber Inn

9.2 km from The Ecology Center

Norma

￥60,496

￥68,138 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A coastal view with tall palm trees, a pier extending into the ocean, and a beach with buildings in the background.

A room with a large window overlooking a beach with palm trees and a building with a red-tiled roof.

A spacious living area with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a TV. The room has large windows offering a view of the ocean and palm trees.

A balcony with a view of the ocean, palm trees, and a pier. There are wicker chairs and a small round table.

12. Sea Horse Resort

9.1 km from The Ecology Center

Elizabeth Dodd

￥34,963

￥42,312 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a sunset view.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a view of the outdoors.

A courtyard with a fountain, outdoor seating, and potted plants.

A hotel with a tiled roof and a sign reading "AYRES HOTEL & SPA".

13. Ayres Hotel & Spa Mission Viejo – Lake Forest

18.9 km from The Ecology Center

Kevin

￥15,607

￥16,886 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

14. Capistrano Coast House

3.5 km from The Ecology Center

Derrick

￥29,925

￥33,275 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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

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

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

A coastal hotel with a beachfront view, featuring a large building with a red-tiled roof and multiple balconies, surrounded by palm trees and a well-maintained lawn.

15. The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

4.6 km from The Ecology Center

Noreen

￥159,041

￥188,167 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

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

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

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by greenery and a building with a tiled roof.

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

16. The Tides Laguna Beach

12.7 km from The Ecology Center

jose

￥31,641

￥36,071 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

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

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

A room with two beds, a patterned tile wall, and a central door.

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

17. Casa Laguna Hotel & Spa

9.5 km from The Ecology Center

Judith

￥46,671

￥53,296 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A coastal beach with a rocky cliff, palm trees, and a calm sea.

A kitchen with green cabinets, a marble countertop, and hanging pendant lights.

A modern living room with a green sofa, a round wooden coffee table, and a wicker chair. There is a large window with a view of trees and a balcony.

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of a balcony with plants.

18. Le Petit Pali Laguna Beach

8.4 km from The Ecology Center

Sandra

￥55,720

￥63,629 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

A resort with a large swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a view of mountains.

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

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

19. The Ranch at Laguna Beach

7.6 km from The Ecology Center

Lilit

￥65,145

￥84,367 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A terrace with outdoor seating, overlooking a body of water, and a building with a balcony.

A coastal residential area with houses, a beach, and palm trees.

A living room with a ceiling fan, a flat-screen TV, a wooden coffee table with a plant, a sofa, and a view of the ocean through large sliding doors.

A coastal town with a beach, houses, and a hill in the background.

20. Laguna Surf Lodge by SCP Hotels

11.2 km from The Ecology Center

Ashley

￥52,081

￥64,019 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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Compare popular hotels close to The Ecology Center

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano, Autograph Collection by Marriott	9.2 Wonderful 422 reviews	View
Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort and Spa	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
Hilton Vacation Club Riviera Beach & Shores	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
Residence Inn by Marriott Dana Point San Juan Capistrano	8.6 Excellent 703 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel	8.4 Very Good 1,000 reviews	View

Top The Ecology Center Hotel Reviews

Dana Point Marina Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Na"

Capistrano Coast House

10/10 Excellent

"Romantic seaside experience that felt very European. Very fun, made the inner artistic side of us come out!"

@ Marbella Lane - 3BR Bliss w/ Golf & Ocean Views

8/10 Good

"This property was nice and spacious for my group of 5. communication with the host was thorough. Loved the view from the balcony! Would stay here again."

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

8/10 Good

"this property was beautiful located in a very cool old western town with a lot of history. there was a lot to do, tons of restaurants with delicious food, walking distance to old mission ruins. The hotel offered a beautiful pool, hot tub, and seating area with cabanas and tons of umbrellas for shade. They even included a high quality SPF station with lemon water. the room was diligently cleaned, staff were kind and the dinner restaurant food was amazing as well as the breakfast cafe that also offered delicious breakfast. Parking is pricey but the hotel is located next to an overnight parking garage within walking distance that is 1/2 the price. The only downfall was that the breakfast cafe that was supposed to serve lunch until 3pm closed their kitchen at 1pm and there were no servers at the pool during mon-wed which are the days we were there for so you have get up leave the pool for food and drinks."

3-bedroom house in the ocean view hills of peaceful San Juan Capistrano

10/10 Excellent

"The house and view was beautiful. It far exceeded our expectations. We especially loved the coffee setup and bottled water in the fridge!!"

Escape to your seaside cottage retreat and tropic tranquility

10/10 Excellent

"This condo is located very close to the ocean and has everything you need for a longer stay. It was a great time and peaceful neighborhood!"

Mission Jewel

10/10 Excellent

"A truly lovely historic property in an ideal location! Close enough to walk to everything, yet in a quiet neighborhood. We had a great 3-generation family weekend!"

Dana Point Vacation Rental Close To The Beach!

10/10 Excellent

"Had just a little bit of miscommunication on actually when I could get into the property and the access codes."

Family-friendly 2bd Condo in Historic San Juan + Patio!

8/10 Good

"Great location, walking distance to restaurants, bars, shops and grocery stores. Check in and check out were simple and we had a nice stay. TV worked well and we used our streaming services. The place has a fully functioning kitchen. There is a community pool, but pool furniture HOA needs to replace the pool furniture as there were no lounge chairs and many regular chairs are broken. A couple things to be aware of are there is only parking for one car and street parking is not allowed unless you have a resident permit. Thankfully, we discovered that there is a "park and ride" about a mile away, where we moved our other car each night and picked it up each day. Also, there is not central air conditioning, which was not a problem for us because the weather was not real hot (mid 70s) the two weeks we were there. It would be uncomfortable in the second bedroom in hotter weather (mid 80s or above). Overall, we had a good stay, price was fair and location good."

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The Coach House Concert Hall

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The Coach House

8.6/10 (36 reviews)

Get tickets for a show at The Coach House, a theater with a story to tell in San Juan Capistrano. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area.

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Los Rios Historic District

9.0/10 (62 reviews)

You can find out about the history of San Juan Capistrano with a trip to Los Rios Historic District. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or experience its great live music.

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Trevor's At The Tracks

Trevor's At The Tracks is just one of the places to see in San Juan Capistrano, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

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Regency Theatres San Juan Capistrano

You can take time to visit Regency Theatres San Juan Capistrano during your travels to San Juan Capistrano.

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Rancho Capistrano Winery

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Rancho Capistrano Winery during your travels to San Juan Capistrano.

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Historic Town Center Park

After visiting Historic Town Center Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Juan Capistrano.

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Blas Aguilar Adobe

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Blas Aguilar Adobe during your travels in San Juan Capistrano.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around The Ecology Center?

The Ecology Center is located in a historic area of San Juan Capistrano known for its beautiful beaches and surfing. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 8 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to The Ecology Center?

Dana Point Marina Inn is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a marina and free breakfast. It's located 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from The Ecology Center. Other good options within a few miles include Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach and Residence Inn by Marriott Dana Point San Juan Capistrano.

How many hotels will I find near The Ecology Center?

Expedia has 8 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from The Ecology Center.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near The Ecology Center, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals near The Ecology Center.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near The Ecology Center?

For additional details about changing or cancelling your stay near The Ecology Center, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near The Ecology Center?

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. Spend some time wandering around Salt Creek Beach, Lantern Bay County Park, and Capistrano Beach Park.

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Our top choices for The Ecology Center hotels

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

2. Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort and Spa

3. Hilton Vacation Club Riviera Beach & Shores

4. Residence Inn by Marriott Dana Point San Juan Capistrano

5. Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel

6. Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach

7. Best Western Capistrano Inn

8. North Beach Villa

9. Calafia Inn

10. Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

11. Beachcomber Inn

12. Sea Horse Resort

13. Ayres Hotel & Spa Mission Viejo – Lake Forest

14. Capistrano Coast House

15. The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

16. The Tides Laguna Beach

17. Casa Laguna Hotel & Spa

18. Le Petit Pali Laguna Beach

19. The Ranch at Laguna Beach

20. Laguna Surf Lodge by SCP Hotels

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Top The Ecology Center Hotel Reviews

Dana Point Marina Inn

Capistrano Coast House

@ Marbella Lane - 3BR Bliss w/ Golf & Ocean Views

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

3-bedroom house in the ocean view hills of peaceful San Juan Capistrano

Escape to your seaside cottage retreat and tropic tranquility

Mission Jewel

Dana Point Vacation Rental Close To The Beach!

Family-friendly 2bd Condo in Historic San Juan + Patio!

Other attractions near The Ecology Center

The Coach House Concert Hall

The Coach House

Los Rios Historic District

Trevor's At The Tracks

Regency Theatres San Juan Capistrano

Rancho Capistrano Winery

Historic Town Center Park

Blas Aguilar Adobe

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