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, Cannons Seafood Grill (34344 Street of the Green Lantern) and Bourbon Steak Orange County (Monarch Beach Resort One Monarch Beach Resort) 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 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 Oakland and takes around 1h 28m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Dana Point. The train journey from Dana Point to Fullerton takes 0h 39m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Anaheim, expect to pay about $16 for a 0h 44m trip.
Car
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 Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Los Angeles.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dana Point, including Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Dana Point takes 120 miles and will cost you around $65. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 125 miles.
Airlines serving Dana Point
Where to stay in Dana Point
Average rates range from around $224 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $700 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 $45 per day, on average, or $89 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 2% cheaper than airport locations in Dana Point.
Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Dana Point is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact SUV or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.