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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 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 marina with numerous boats docked, a pier, and a beach area.

1. Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

Lantern District, 0.3 km from Ocean Institute

Mark Robert

7.742.266 ₫

9.472.695 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 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.

2. The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

Monarch Beach, 1.9 km from Ocean Institute

Jessica

23.259.827 ₫

27.690.787 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A resort pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a swimming pool, and a building with multiple balconies.

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

A beach scene with a couple walking, beach chairs, and a basket of items on the sand.

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

3. Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach

Monarch Beach, 2.5 km from Ocean Institute

Ryan

20.724.273 ₫

24.895.388 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

A patio area with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and a pool.

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

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, 3.1 km from Ocean Institute

Kelly

4.075.515 ₫

4.491.015 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

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

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

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

A hotel room with a balcony, a sofa, a TV, and a painting.

5. Hilton Vacation Club Riviera Beach & Shores

Capistrano Beach, 3 km from Ocean Institute

Chad

4.596.338 ₫

5.813.444 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a central fire pit, and a view of the sunset over a landscape with trees and a building.

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

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

6. Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort and Spa

Lantern District, 1.4 km from Ocean Institute

Karen

7.089.202 ₫

8.916.206 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A spacious living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

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

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

7. Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel

1.7 km from Ocean Institute

Donald

2.794.284 ₫

3.107.104 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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.

8. Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach

Capistrano Beach, 2.4 km from Ocean Institute

Ramona

3.826.617 ₫

4.274.139 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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.

9. Dana Point Marina Inn

Dana Point Harbor, 1 km from Ocean Institute

Emilio

2.483.808 ₫

2.761.870 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A coastal scene with a sunset, buildings, and a person surfing.

A sign with the text "West Coast Surf and Stay" against a clear blue sky.

A family with a dog and a surfboard in a room with a tiled floor.

Two beds with white bedding and patterned blankets, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with sunlight streaming in.

10. West Coast Surf and Stay

10.9 km from Ocean Institute

Andrew

3.048.098 ₫

3.352.907 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

11. Calafia Inn

11.2 km from Ocean Institute

Aaron

3.234.125 ₫

3.557.537 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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.

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

A snack and beverage display with various packaged snacks and drinks, including Pepsi.

12. Ayres Hotel Laguna Woods - Aliso Viejo

16.7 km from Ocean Institute

Xiao Rong

3.702.426 ₫

4.079.888 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A balcony with a view of the ocean, palm trees, and a beach.

A hotel room with a large bed, two wall-mounted lamps, a framed picture above the bed, and a nightstand with a phone.

A coastal landscape with rocky terrain, a grassy foreground, and a beach in the background.

A hillside building with multiple balconies, a staircase leading up to the building, and palm trees.

13. Laguna Surf

11.1 km from Ocean Institute

Jasmine

4.924.926 ₫

5.614.416 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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.

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

14. The Ranch at Laguna Beach

7 km from Ocean Institute

Lilit

13.220.041 ₫

16.718.863 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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.

15. The Tides Laguna Beach

12.1 km from Ocean Institute

Valle

3.981.622 ₫

4.539.049 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

A kitchen with a central island, green cabinets, white stools, and a person preparing drinks.

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.

16. Le Petit Pali Laguna Beach

7.7 km from Ocean Institute

Ralph

7.244.440 ₫

8.272.892 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

17. Capistrano Coast House

Capistrano Beach, 3.5 km from Ocean Institute

Neiufi

3.751.585 ₫

4.171.504 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A modern hotel with a curved facade, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern bar area with high stools, a counter with a variety of bottles, and pendant lighting.

A coastal beach with clear blue waters, sandy shore, and lush greenery.

An outdoor seating area with a sofa, chairs, and a table, a large umbrella, and a modern building with large windows and a metal fence.

18. Hilton Garden Inn Irvine Spectrum Lake Forest

18.4 km from Ocean Institute

Sanyla

3.276.815 ₫

3.610.886 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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.

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

19. Casa Laguna Hotel & Spa

8.8 km from Ocean Institute

Rosa

5.628.930 ₫

6.427.956 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

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

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

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

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

20. Montage Laguna Beach

7.6 km from Ocean Institute

Alyssa

27.425.380 ₫

33.538.316 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Ocean Institute

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn	9.6 Exceptional 725 reviews	View
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel	9.2 Wonderful 81 reviews	View
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach	9.2 Wonderful 711 reviews	View
Residence Inn by Marriott Dana Point San Juan Capistrano	8.8 Excellent 712 reviews	View
Hilton Vacation Club Riviera Beach & Shores	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View

Top Ocean Institute Hotel Reviews

Beachfront Inn and Suites at Dana Point

10/10 Excellent

"Love it."

Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"I enjoyed the property! They are remodeling but it was great"

Capistrano Surfside Inn

10/10 Excellent

"very nice stay"

Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I liked that it was close to what I needed? Chill vibe! Great people!"

Hilton Vacation Club Riviera Beach & Shores

10/10 Excellent

"I love the property. Stay here whenever I’m in town."

Other attractions near Ocean Institute

A rocky shoreline with a sailboat on calm blue waters.

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

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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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 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 lifeguard tower labeled SC 2 on a beach at sunset.

Salt Creek Beach Park

9.0/10 (272 reviews)

Salt Creek Beach Park is just one of the places to see in Dana Point, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants.

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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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Nature Interpretive Center

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

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Heritage Park

Learn about the local history of Dana Point when you take a trip to Heritage Park.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Ocean Institute?

Ocean Institute 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, take a look at the 108 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Ocean Institute?

Expedia has 108 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Ocean Institute.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Ocean Institute, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available near Ocean Institute.

What can I see and do near Ocean Institute?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Mission San Juan Capistrano and Nature Interpretive Center. You can enjoy live performances at The Coach House and Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas. Spend some time exploring the the natural beauty of Salt Creek Beach, Capistrano Beach Park and Dana Cove Park.

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Our top choices for Ocean Institute hotels

1. Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

2. The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

3. Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach

4. Residence Inn by Marriott Dana Point San Juan Capistrano

5. Hilton Vacation Club Riviera Beach & Shores

6. Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort and Spa

7. Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel

8. Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach

9. Dana Point Marina Inn

10. West Coast Surf and Stay

11. Calafia Inn

12. Ayres Hotel Laguna Woods - Aliso Viejo

13. Laguna Surf

14. The Ranch at Laguna Beach

15. The Tides Laguna Beach

16. Le Petit Pali Laguna Beach

17. Capistrano Coast House

18. Hilton Garden Inn Irvine Spectrum Lake Forest

19. Casa Laguna Hotel & Spa

20. Montage Laguna Beach

Compare popular hotels close to Ocean Institute

Top Ocean Institute Hotel Reviews

Beachfront Inn and Suites at Dana Point

Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort and Spa

Capistrano Surfside Inn

Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel

Hilton Vacation Club Riviera Beach & Shores

Other attractions near Ocean Institute

Baby Beach

Dana Cove Park

Dana Point Preserve

Dana Strands Beach

Salt Creek Beach Park

Harbor Point Park

Nature Interpretive Center

Heritage Park

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