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Because you’ll save on your room, you can make the most of what Dana Point has to offer. In the area, favorite places to visit include Irvine Spectrum Center.

At most motels, you’re likely to find an outdoor pool and free parking. When you stay at a motel, you’ll often have access to your room from an outside corridor overlooking the parking lot. Introduced in the early 1950s, customized neon signs often lit up the roadside motels, and you can see these today along the historic U.S. Route 66.

Here are some of our customers’ favorite motels in the larger area. El Caminante Bar & Bungalows: Stay within a quick 3-minute drive of Dana Point Harbor. Enjoy access to the 24-hour front desk, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Motel 6 Irvine - Orange County Airport: Free WiFi, free parking, and a snack bar/deli are available during your stay. Central Dana Point is 18.8 mi (30.3 km) away. Star Inn Motel: Enjoy access to the free parking and 24-hour front desk. Located 17.7 mi (28.5 km) from the heart of Dana Point. The Tides Laguna Beach: Central Dana Point is 7.6 mi (12.2 km) away. Free WiFi, free parking, and a picnic area are available during your stay. Days Inn by Wyndham Oceanside: 25.3 mi (40.7 km) from the heart of Dana Point. Enjoy access to the computer station, and freebies including WiFi and parking.

As you’re exploring the area, check out the bustling port and enjoy the scenic seaside. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Doheny State Beach, Salt Creek Beach Park, and Capistrano Beach Park. Attractions the whole family can enjoy include Ocean Institute and Nature Interpretive Center. During your trip, here are some other places to visit: Dana Point Harbor, Monarch Beach Golf Links, and Dana Cove Park.

Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so we’ve gathered some data about year-round temperatures in Dana Point to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually September and August with an average temp of 70°F, while the coldest months are February and January with an average of 57°F. Average annual precipitation for Dana Point is 12 inches.

We’ve gathered some information about getting around Dana Point to help you navigate your stay: Fly into John Wayne Airport (SNA), which is located 17.4 mi (28 km) away from the heart of the city. Otherwise, look for flights into Fullerton, CA (FUL-Fullerton Municipal), which is 32.2 mi (51.9 km) away. If you’d like to explore around the area, consider renting a car to take in more sights.