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1. Capistrano Coast House

Capistrano Beach, 0.2 km from South Day Use Beach

Neiufi

3.760.140 ₫

4.181.016 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 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 a fireplace, seating area, and a reception desk.

2. Residence Inn by Marriott Dana Point San Juan Capistrano

Del Obispo, 1.9 km from South Day Use Beach

Kim

4.303.031 ₫

4.741.726 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

3. Hilton Vacation Club Riviera Beach & Shores

Capistrano Beach, 0.4 km from South Day Use Beach

Kris

4.596.161 ₫

5.813.219 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

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

A spacious dining area with a long table set for a meal, surrounded by chairs. Large windows provide a view of the outdoors.

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.

4. Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort and Spa

Lantern District, 2 km from South Day Use Beach

Karen

7.321.776 ₫

9.175.940 ₫ 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 hotel pool area with lounge chairs and a sign reading "Best Western PLUS".

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

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

5. Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel

1.8 km from South Day Use Beach

Donald

2.876.966 ₫

3.199.042 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A balcony with a table set for two, overlooking a beach with palm trees.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, and a small table with a plant.

A room with a blue sofa, a round table with chairs, and a view of the sunset through large windows with patterned curtains.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, palm trees, and a sign indicating it is a beach front hotel.

6. Beachfront Inn and Suites at Dana Point

Capistrano Beach, 0.2 km from South Day Use Beach

Amanda

2.669.990 ₫

2.968.812 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

A coastal landscape with a rocky shoreline, a pier extending into the water, and a flock of birds on the beach.

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.

7. Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach

Capistrano Beach, 1.2 km from South Day Use Beach

Ramona

3.857.385 ₫

4.308.507 ₫ 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 marina with numerous boats docked, a parking area, and a view of the ocean.

8. Dana Point Marina Inn

Dana Point Harbor, 2.3 km from South Day Use Beach

Emilio

2.331.232 ₫

2.592.214 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A courtyard with a fountain, seating area, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A hotel sign reading "Best Western PLUS" with a view of the sea and a cityscape in the background.

A modern kitchen with a black countertop, decorative wall panels, and a potted plant.

A restaurant with a bar area, seating, and a large abstract mural.

9. Best Western Plus Dana Point Inn-by-the-sea

Capistrano Beach, 0.1 km from South Day Use Beach

MICHITOSHI

3.072.559 ₫

3.416.532 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A balcony with potted plants, a metal fence, and a clear blue sky.

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

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

10. West Coast Surf and Stay

7.9 km from South Day Use Beach

Andrew

3.047.980 ₫

3.352.752 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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.

11. North Beach Villa

5.2 km from South Day Use Beach

Brian

9.372.132 ₫

10.309.345 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A spacious room with large windows offering a view of the ocean and palm trees, a ceiling fan, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

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

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

6.5 km from South Day Use Beach

ann-michele

4.633.675 ₫

5.723.145 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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

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

A pathway lined with tropical plants and a beach view in the background.

13. Beachcomber Inn

6.5 km from South Day Use Beach

Janalyn

7.373.520 ₫

8.369.592 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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.

14. Calafia Inn

8.2 km from South Day Use Beach

Aaron

3.234.000 ₫

3.557.400 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

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

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.

15. Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

Lantern District, 3.3 km from South Day Use Beach

Mark Robert

7.735.987 ₫

9.465.013 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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.

A conference table with a vase of red roses in the center, surrounded by leather chairs.

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

16. Ayres Hotel Laguna Woods - Aliso Viejo

17.9 km from South Day Use Beach

Xiao Rong

3.477.481 ₫

3.832.009 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

An aerial view of a golf course with a clubhouse, parking area, and surrounding hills.

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

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

17. The Ranch at Laguna Beach

9.5 km from South Day Use Beach

Lilit

13.947.595 ₫

17.549.630 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A living room with a teal sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a framed landscape painting on the wall.

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.

18. Laguna Surf

13.7 km from South Day Use Beach

Jasmine

4.924.735 ₫

5.614.198 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

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

19. Casa Laguna Hotel & Spa

11.4 km from South Day Use Beach

Rosa

5.628.713 ₫

6.427.708 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

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.

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

20. The Tides Laguna Beach

14.8 km from South Day Use Beach

Valle

3.981.468 ₫

4.538.873 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to South Day Use Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Capistrano Coast House	9.4 Exceptional 521 reviews	View
Residence Inn by Marriott Dana Point San Juan Capistrano	8.8 Excellent 711 reviews	View
Hilton Vacation Club Riviera Beach & Shores	8.8 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View
Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort and Spa	8.6 Excellent 1,004 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel	8.4 Very good 1,008 reviews	View

Hotels recommended for families near South Day Use Beach

Beachfront Inn and Suites at Dana Point

Capistrano Beach

2.669.990 ₫

2.968.812 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

Capistrano Coast House

Capistrano Beach

3.760.140 ₫

4.181.016 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

Best Western Plus Dana Point Inn-by-the-sea

Capistrano Beach

3.072.559 ₫

3.416.532 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A balcony with a table and chairs, a grill, and a view of the ocean and buildings.

A rocky beach with waves crashing onto the shore.

A well-lit living room with a dining area, a sofa, a patterned armchair, and a bed with a blue and green bedspread.

Capistrano Surfside Inn

Capistrano Beach

3.750.105 ₫

5.024.154 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

Hilton Vacation Club Riviera Beach & Shores

Capistrano Beach

4.596.161 ₫

5.813.219 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach

Capistrano Beach

3.857.385 ₫

4.308.507 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

Lantern District

7.735.987 ₫

9.465.013 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A multi-level hotel with a central courtyard featuring a fountain, outdoor seating, and palm trees.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a microwave.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a wall with climbing plants and flowers.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, and a view of a cityscape.

Casablanca Inn

San Clemente

3.003.739 ₫

3.304.113 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

Top South Day Use Beach Hotel Reviews

Beachfront Inn and Suites at Dana Point

10/10 Excellent

"Nice spacious property with clean rooms and excellent parking. Breakfast was great. Balcony had a beautiful view. Location was great with an easy drive to any location."

Capistrano Surfside Inn

10/10 Excellent

"We loved our stay at Capistrano, the staff were wonderful, check in was easy."

Other attractions near South Day Use Beach

A coastal town with a sandy beach, houses along the cliff, and the ocean.

Capistrano Beach Park

8.8/10 (57 reviews)

Capistrano 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? Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

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A rocky cave entrance with a view of the beach and ocean.

The Sea Caves

7.4/10 (9 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at The Sea Caves and enjoy the beautiful sunsets during your trip to San Juan Capistrano. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

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A coastal town with a beach, a pier, and a mix of residential and commercial buildings.

Doheny State Beach

9.0/10 (704 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Doheny State Beach during your travels in Dana Point? Wander the seaside in this family-friendly area.

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A coastal road with a view of the ocean and hills in the distance.

Lantern Bay County Park

8.8/10 (52 reviews)

After visiting Lantern Bay County Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Dana Point. Discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area or enjoy its surfing spots.

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Pines Park

8.4/10 (70 reviews)

After visiting Pines Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Dana Point. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

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North Day Use Beach

6.8/10 (5 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at North Day Use Beach during your trip to Dana Point? Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

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Massage Envy Spa

8.0/10 (1 review)

Enjoy a trip to Massage Envy Spa and popular activities such as surfing in San Clemente. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around South Day Use Beach?

South Day Use Beach is located in Dana Point. This family-friendly area is known for its beautiful beaches and camping. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 107 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

How many hotels can I expect to find near South Day Use Beach?

Expedia has 107 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from South Day Use Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near South Day Use Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals close to South Day Use Beach.

What can I see and do near South Day Use Beach?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Mission San Juan Capistrano, Ocean Institute or Nature Interpretive Center. You can enjoy live performances at The Coach House and Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas. Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at Capistrano Beach Park, Salt Creek Beach or Lantern Bay County Park.

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Our top choices for South Day Use Beach hotels

1. Capistrano Coast House

2. Residence Inn by Marriott Dana Point San Juan Capistrano

3. Hilton Vacation Club Riviera Beach & Shores

4. Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort and Spa

5. Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel

6. Beachfront Inn and Suites at Dana Point

7. Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach

8. Dana Point Marina Inn

9. Best Western Plus Dana Point Inn-by-the-sea

10. West Coast Surf and Stay

11. North Beach Villa

12. Sea Horse Resort

13. Beachcomber Inn

14. Calafia Inn

15. Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

16. Ayres Hotel Laguna Woods - Aliso Viejo

17. The Ranch at Laguna Beach

18. Laguna Surf

19. Casa Laguna Hotel & Spa

20. The Tides Laguna Beach

Compare popular hotels close to South Day Use Beach

Hotels recommended for families near South Day Use Beach

Beachfront Inn and Suites at Dana Point

Capistrano Coast House

Best Western Plus Dana Point Inn-by-the-sea

Capistrano Surfside Inn

Hilton Vacation Club Riviera Beach & Shores

Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach

Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

Casablanca Inn

Top South Day Use Beach Hotel Reviews

Beachfront Inn and Suites at Dana Point

Capistrano Surfside Inn

Other attractions near South Day Use Beach

Capistrano Beach Park

The Sea Caves

Doheny State Beach

Lantern Bay County Park

Pines Park

North Day Use Beach

Massage Envy Spa

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