Travel

Travel Note

Lodging

We are staying and have booked a small room block at a small, family owned boutique hotel El Caminante Bar & Bungalows on Capistrano Beach. There are numerous additional hotel options at different price points with current availability located within walking distance of El Caminante, Capistrano Beach, and Sunsets Bar, our afterparty venue. There are also a handful of beautiful homes currently available directly on or near Capistrano Beach available for rent on VRBO, and additional options on AirBnB. Some recommended hotel options are listed below:

Hotel

El Caminante Bar & Bungalows

To join the room block, please call the front desk at +1 (949) 368-3222, and use the code 082925BUC to book. Ocean View King room rates are $499 for Friday and Saturday night, and $389 for Sunday. Ocean View Patio with Chimnea room rates are $529 Friday and Saturday night, $389 for Sunday.

Discount Code - 082925BUC

Hotel

Hilton Vacation Club Riviera Beach & Shores

Along Capistrano beach, within walking distance of El Caminante and Sunsets Bar. Current rates around $229/night

Hotel

The Beachfront Inn & Suites at Dana Point

Along Capistrano beach, within walking distance of El Caminante and Sunsets Bar. Current rates around $277/night

Hotel

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

Along Capistrano beach, within walking distance of El Caminante and Sunsets Bar. Current rates around $324/night

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Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa

A larger resort experience within walking distance of Dana Point Harbor, about 30 minutes walking from the Ocean Institute, rates currently around $542/night.

Travel Note

Flying In

While LAX by far offers the most flight options, there are many airports within a short drive of Dana Point, Some of the smaller regional airports sometimes offer better price points and easier airport logistics. Keep in mind, especially for Friday arrivals, that with LA area traffic, drive time can vary widely. For those flying in, it is certainly possible to fly into one of the closer airports, take a taxi or Uber/Lyft directly to Dana Point, and take the free summer trolley and ride shares around town. Otherwise, car rentals are recommended. Airport options and estimated travel times are listed below. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): - Distance to Dana Point: 63 miles - Drive time: ~1 hr late morning, 1 ½ - 2 ½ hrs Friday afternoon - Best for: international flights & if you plan to stay in Los Angeles before or after the wedding weekend John Wayne Airport (SNA) - Distance to Dana Point: 25 miles - Drive time 25-45 mins any time of day - Best for: easy stress free domestic travel to and from Dana Point Long Beach Airport (LGB) - Distance to Dana Point: 44 miles - Drive time: 40 mins - 1 hour any time of day - Best for: easy stress free domestic travel to and from Dana Point Ontario International Airport (ONT) - Distance to Dana Point: 61 miles - Drive time: ~1 hr late morning, up to 1 hr 45 mins Friday afternoon - Best for: reasonable option if the price is right San Diego International Airport (SAN) - Distance to Dana Point: 66 miles - Drive time: ~1 hr late morning, up to 2 hrs Friday afternoon - Best for: if you plan to spend time in San Diego before or after the wedding weekend Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) - Distance to Dana Point: 74 miles - Drive time: ~1 ½ hr late morning, 2-3 hrs Friday afternoon - Best for: cheaper domestic flights if you plan to visit Los Angeles before or after the wedding weekend