Visit Dana Point
Why Choose Our Destination?
If you’re thinking about meeting in Southern California, and it’s between Los Angeles and San Diego, that’s exactly where you’ll find Dana Point in the OC — perfectly located halfway between LA and SD. Dana Point is nestled on a sunny seven-mile stretch of California coastline. The destination offers four world-class resorts that include The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach, Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa and The DoubleTree by Hilton Doheny Beach renowned for unsurpassed service and incredible indoor and outdoor facilities perfect for intimate meetings and black-tie galas alike. The resorts can accommodate your larger meetings and conferences needs including a wealth of engaging activities and attractions to ensure a memorable meeting.
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View City GuidesDistance from airport
- John Wayne Orange County Airport
23 mi. from city center
- Long Beach Airport
43 mi. from city center
- Los Angeles International Airport
62 mi. from city center
Local Attractions
Monarch Beach Golf
Dana Point Harbor
Captain Dave's Dolphin & Whale Watching Safari
Dana Point Nature Interpretive Center
Dana Wharf Whale Watching
Ocean Institute
Dana Wharf Sportfishing
Outlets at San Clemente
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In Dana Point, you’ll discover the coastal style of Southern California, where ocean experiences await, and remarkable sophistication abounds. Your group will instantly marvel — and forever hold memorable — the beautiful mix of sand and sea unlike any other oceanfront destination. It’s the Whale Watching Capital of the World, and the luxury center of Southern California, all in one incredible destination. Dotting Dana Point’s pristine coastline and dramatic bluffs are four remarkable resort properties, each with panoramic ocean views that are breathtaking. Here, guests are graciously enveloped with a sensational setting of functional indoor and outdoor venues, distinctive accommodations, unique dining and uncompromising hospitality. Close in proximity – within three miles— and even closer in partnership, the four resorts of Dana Point provide expert planning and special event support to ensure your meeting logistics are smooth and stress-free. And getting to Dana Point is a breeze. You can fly into Southern California via five major airports. Los Angeles (LAX) and San Diego (SAN) are convenient and John Wayne Airport (SNA) in Orange County is only 20 miles from Dana Point. Once you land, there’s so much to see. Dana Point is home to a variety of whales and herds of migrating dolphins — it’s exhilarating viewing marine life whether cruising around on a stand-up paddle board, or on the world’s most unique catamaran with underwater viewing pools. In addition to extensive property-level green initiatives and sustainable meeting practices, the resorts of Dana Point have united to provide accommodating ... relaxing ... inspiring ... breathtaking and memorable moments for all who visit . Breathtaking...that's the point!