The Best Hotels Closest to Salt Creek Beach in Dana Point for 2026

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A resort with a central pool, palm trees, and a view of the ocean at sunset.

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

A restaurant with tables and chairs arranged for dining, large windows offering a view of the beach, and a ceiling with a unique light fixture.

An outdoor dining area with a central fire feature, surrounded by tables and chairs, and umbrellas providing shade.

1. Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach

Monarch Beach, 1 km from Salt Creek Beach

Jimmy

NT$27,689

NT$33,059 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A patio with two chairs, a fire feature, and a view of a hillside with houses and palm trees.

A coastal hotel with a beachfront view, featuring a large building with a red-tiled roof and multiple balconies, surrounded by palm trees and a well-maintained lawn.

A luxurious dining area with a view of the ocean, elegant furniture, and a grand staircase.

A coastal view from a balcony with a curved balustrade overlooking a sandy beach and ocean.

2. The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

Monarch Beach, 1.1 km from Salt Creek Beach

Minoo Poorghorbanlasheh

NT$29,291

NT$34,809 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A modern kitchen with marble countertops, black bar stools, and a variety of food items displayed on shelves.

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.

3. Hilton Garden Inn Irvine Spectrum Lake Forest

15.9 km from Salt Creek Beach

Abdul

NT$3,866

NT$4,260 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

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

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

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

4. Montage Laguna Beach

4.6 km from Salt Creek Beach

Andrew

NT$37,815

NT$45,897 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

5. DoubleTree by Hilton Irvine - Spectrum

19.6 km from Salt Creek Beach

Laura

NT$4,411

NT$4,861 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

An outdoor patio with a stone wall, a fire feature, and outdoor seating.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent signage for 'Springhill Suites by Marriott'.

A modern restaurant with multiple seating areas, a bar, and a large TV screen.

6. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Irvine Lake Forest

16.3 km from Salt Creek Beach

Sapna

NT$4,658

NT$5,133 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a built-in fireplace, and a view of the city.

A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a television screen.

A modern hotel with a prominent entrance, multiple floors, and a well-lit facade.

An indoor swimming pool area with two pools, lounge chairs, and a building with multiple windows in the background.

7. Hampton Inn by Hilton Irvine Spectrum/Lake Forest

16.1 km from Salt Creek Beach

Nancy

NT$3,866

NT$4,260 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A rooftop terrace with a fire pit, seating area, and a lamp.

A modern dining area with a long wooden table, black chairs, and a bar area with stools.

A spacious outdoor lounge area with multiple seating options, including sofas and chairs, arranged around wooden tables.

A modern kitchen with a large island, built-in appliances, and a city view.

8. Marriott Irvine Spectrum

19.5 km from Salt Creek Beach

Jaime

NT$7,088

NT$8,452 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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.

9. The Tides Laguna Beach

9.1 km from Salt Creek Beach

Danton

NT$5,724

NT$6,526 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a view of the city through large windows.

A modern kitchen with a white countertop, a bowl, and a refrigerator stocked with snacks and beverages.

A spacious lobby with a blue sofa, yellow chairs, and a reception desk.

A modern hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a wardrobe, and a large window with curtains.

10. Comfort Inn & Suites Irvine Spectrum

16.1 km from Salt Creek Beach

Fnu

NT$3,190

NT$3,509 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, lounge chairs, and a view of the building's interior.

A bar area with a round counter, multiple bar stools, a large chandelier, and a television screen displaying sports.

A hotel with a pool area, outdoor seating, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

A modern lobby with a fireplace, leather chairs, a coffee table, and a reception desk.

11. Courtyard Irvine Spectrum

19.5 km from Salt Creek Beach

David C

NT$6,519

NT$7,180 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A courtyard with a central fountain, surrounded by potted plants and a well-maintained lawn.

A building with a tiled roof, multiple balconies, and a well-maintained garden with various plants and a fountain.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a brick wall and a covered area with seating.

A tree with white flowers in front of a building with balconies and a well-maintained garden.

12. Laguna Hills Lodge

14.6 km from Salt Creek Beach

Chris

NT$3,095

NT$3,405 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel parking lot with multiple cars, a clear sky, and a building with a modern design.

A modern hotel room with a wooden dining table, two chairs, a sofa, and a large window with curtains.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a wooden headboard, a wall-mounted artwork, and a door.

An outdoor patio with three blue Adirondack chairs, a wicker stool, and a white grill.

13. Sonesta Simply Suites Irvine East Foothill

19.7 km from Salt Creek Beach

Gloria

NT$3,196

NT$3,522 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

An outdoor patio area with a grill, seating, and large windows.

A hotel reception desk with a 'hello' sign, a 'check in' and 'check out' sign, and a 'just chillin'' sign above a beverage cooler.

A hotel with a modern design, labeled "Towneplace Suites," featuring a covered entrance and outdoor seating area.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a coffee machine, and various food items on the counter.

14. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Irvine Lake Forest

16 km from Salt Creek Beach

Larry

NT$3,887

NT$4,283 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A patio with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and lush greenery.

A hotel room with a desk, chair, television, bed, and bathroom.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a bench, a TV, and a wall-mounted headboard.

A reception area with a counter, coffee machine, seating, and a TV.

15. Crescent Bay Inn

10.1 km from Salt Creek Beach

Xiangming

NT$3,600

NT$4,104 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

A swimming pool with multiple lanes, sun loungers, and a hotel building with a modern design.

A hotel room with a large window, a blue sofa, a chair, a small table with a lamp, and surfboards against the wall.

A modern hotel with a central entrance, palm trees, and a well-lit driveway.

An outdoor lounge area with seating, a fire pit, and a view of the building's interior.

16. Renaissance ClubSport Aliso Viejo Laguna Beach Hotel

11 km from Salt Creek Beach

Anthony

NT$6,803

NT$7,500 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking a beach and ocean.

A room with a round table, two chairs, a bookshelf, and a view of the ocean through large windows.

A modern building with a flat roof and large windows, surrounded by palm trees on a rocky hillside.

A beach with palm trees and ocean views.

17. Casa Loma Beach Hotel (formerly The Inn at Laguna Beach)

8.7 km from Salt Creek Beach

Guy

NT$11,993

NT$15,178 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

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.

A room with two beds, a patterned tile wall, and a central door.

18. Casa Laguna Hotel & Spa

5.8 km from Salt Creek Beach

Rosa

NT$7,948

NT$9,076 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

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.

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.

19. Sea Horse Resort

12.2 km from Salt Creek Beach

Elizabeth Dodd

NT$6,522

NT$7,940 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

A bar area with a stone wall, wooden ceiling beams, and multiple bar stools.

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

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

20. The Ranch at Laguna Beach

3.9 km from Salt Creek Beach

Lilit

NT$13,458

NT$17,346 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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Compare popular hotels close to Salt Creek Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach	9.2 Wonderful 695 reviews	View
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel	9.2 Wonderful 69 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Irvine Spectrum Lake Forest	9.2 Wonderful 1,202 reviews	View
Montage Laguna Beach	9.4 Exceptional 762 reviews	View
DoubleTree by Hilton Irvine - Spectrum	9.0 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View

Top Salt Creek Beach Hotel Reviews

Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

10/10 Excellent

"The Blue Lantern was really lovely in a low key way. Perfect for what we were looking for. The only thing we would have changed is that the hotel does not offer lattes as a coffee option."

Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"place so clean , staff is very nice ."

Montage Laguna Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Stunning in every way"

The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

10/10 Excellent

"one of our favourite hotels"

Other attractions near Salt Creek Beach

A coastal town with houses on cliffs overlooking the ocean.

Three Arch Bay Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Three Arch Bay Beach during your trip to Laguna Beach?

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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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A coastal cliff with houses, a lighthouse, and a beach.

Thousand Steps Beach

9.4/10 (329 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Thousand Steps Beach during your travels in Laguna Beach?

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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 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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Monarch Beach Golf Links

8.6/10 (123 reviews)

Play a round of golf at Monarch Beach Golf Links and enjoy other activities in Dana Point such as surfing. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

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Eco-Adventure Center at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

8.4/10 (34 reviews)

Walk around the campus at Eco-Adventure Center at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel during your visit to Dana Point. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the surfing spots.

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Sea Canyon Park

8.8/10 (37 reviews)

Sea Canyon Park is just one of the places to see in Dana Point, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the seaside or seek out the surfing spots.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Salt Creek Beach?

Salt Creek Beach is located in Dana Point. Travelers love the area for its beautiful beaches. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 86 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Salt Creek Beach?

Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this resort offers 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. It's located just a short 0.6 mi (1 km) from Salt Creek Beach. Another good choice is The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, located just 0.7 mi (1.1 km) away.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Salt Creek Beach?

Expedia has 86 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Salt Creek Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Salt Creek Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals available near Salt Creek Beach.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Salt Creek Beach?

To find more details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Salt Creek Beach, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Salt Creek Beach?

You'll want to browse the collections at Mission San Juan Capistrano, Ocean Institute, and Orange County Natural History Museum. You can enjoy live performances at The Coach House and Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas. Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at Harbor Point Park, Dana Cove Park, or Lantern Bay County Park.

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Our top choices for Salt Creek Beach hotels

1. Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach

2. The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

3. Hilton Garden Inn Irvine Spectrum Lake Forest

4. Montage Laguna Beach

5. DoubleTree by Hilton Irvine - Spectrum

6. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Irvine Lake Forest

7. Hampton Inn by Hilton Irvine Spectrum/Lake Forest

8. Marriott Irvine Spectrum

9. The Tides Laguna Beach

10. Comfort Inn & Suites Irvine Spectrum

11. Courtyard Irvine Spectrum

12. Laguna Hills Lodge

13. Sonesta Simply Suites Irvine East Foothill

14. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Irvine Lake Forest

15. Crescent Bay Inn

16. Renaissance ClubSport Aliso Viejo Laguna Beach Hotel

17. Casa Loma Beach Hotel (formerly The Inn at Laguna Beach)

18. Casa Laguna Hotel & Spa

19. Sea Horse Resort

20. The Ranch at Laguna Beach

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Top Salt Creek Beach Hotel Reviews

Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel

Montage Laguna Beach

The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

Other attractions near Salt Creek Beach

Three Arch Bay Beach

Salt Creek Beach Park

Thousand Steps Beach

Dana Strands Beach

Dana Point Preserve

Monarch Beach Golf Links

Eco-Adventure Center at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

Sea Canyon Park

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