BEST WESTERN PLUS Marina Shores Hotel

34280 Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point, CA 92629-2824
Phone: 949/248-1000 Fax: 949/661-3136 87 Rooms
Check In Time: 3:00 PM Check Out: 11:00 AM

Located on the southern coast of Orange County only two blocks from Dana Point Harbor and Doheny State Beach. We are just a short drive to some of California's finest surfing, parks and attractions like the Ocean Institute, Disneyland®, Knott's Berry Farm® and LEGOLAND®. We boast many fine restaurants celebrating not only our seafood, but reflecting the cuisines that make up our region's diverse heritage.

With over $1.5 million in renovations in 2012, the BEST WESTERN Marina Shores Hotel will bring comfort and splendor to your stay whether you are traveling for business or pleasure. Start your day with a visit to our complimentary breakfast bar, our newly remodeled fitness center or our heated outdoor pool. If you have the time, enjoy them all!

Our king whirlpool suites offer a look and feel usually found only at pricier resorts. Our two room suites afford the added space for families or the businessperson who needs a hotel room to double as an office. Just step out onto your own private balcony and you can take in a morning sunrise or bask in a peaceful Pacific sunset.

Even our standard single king bed or two queen bedded rooms come with added comforts you might not expect to find at a mid-priced hotel. All our rooms have whirlpool tubs, large flat panel televisions, a desk with ergonomic chair and free wireless Internet. The plush pillow top mattress will be the crowning touch to a perfect day.

Parking is available at a nominal, per night fee.

Hotel Amenities & Services

100% smoke-free hotel
Complimentary breakfast
Complimentary full breakfast, choice of breads, cereal, fruit, hot eggs, hot breakfast meat, other hot items, yogurt, juice, and coffee.
Outdoor pool, heated
Exercise facility
Weight lifting equipment
Universal gym
Stair stepper
Treadmill
24-hour front desk
Interior/Exterior corridor
Guest laundry, open 24-hours and available for a nominal fee
Laundromat
Dry cleaning
Late check out, subject to availability
Safe deposit box
Cable or satellite television
Free wireless Internet available in public areas; Free in-room wireless Internet access; Free wireless Internet access available in public areas and all guest rooms
Business center, 24-hour.

Printer available
Fax services, available through the front desk
Computer available
Photocopy services
Dataports, wireless
Mail services
Meeting facilities, one meeting room accommodating up to 30 people classroom style
Catering
Air-conditioning
Hearing impaired services, TTD Phones, door knock alert, alarm clock alert available upon request
Physically challenged facilities
Elevator, wheelchair accessible
Parking for the physically challenged, available for a $10.00 fee per night
Ice/vending machines
Garage parking, available for a $10.00 fee per night
Paid parking, available for a $10.00 fee per night
Higher rates may apply for holidays/special events
High speed Internet access

BEST WESTERN PLUS Marina Shores Hotel

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A chilled bottle of champagne will be waiting for you when you arrive at the BEST WESTERN PLUS Marina Shores Hotel. Stretch out, lean back and relax in one of our sumptuous king whirlpool suites or spread out in a spacious two-room suite with separate living room, bedroom and private balcony. Work out the stresses of everyday life in our new eco-friendly fitness center or simply let your cares drift away in our heated outdoor pool. Enjoy a delicious dinner for two at the Rib Joint Roadhouse (adjacent to the hotel) or the El Torito Mexican Grill (1/2 mile away on Dana Point Harbor). The next morning, help yourself to our hot breakfast buffet and complete your getaway with a wine tasting tour at the award-winning Laguna Canyon Winery.

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BEST WESTERN PLUS Marina Shores Hotel

Conveniently located, the best western plus marina shores hotel in Dana Point, California is shown on the map. Detailed driving directions from popular points or nearby cities are listed below. For those with GPS, here you go:

Longitude: 33.465915 / Latitude: -117.690035

Driving Directions to Hotel

From: The south. Take I-5 North to Beach Cities Exit, Pacific Coast Highway/Route 1 South. Over the ramp past Dana Point Arch and The BEST WESTERN PLUS Marina Shores Hotel is on the right. Make a right onto Crystal Lantern and another right into hotel garage.

From: The north. Take I-5 South to Dana Point, Pacific Coast Highway/Route 1 South Exit. Follow ramp on right to Pacific Coast Highway/Route 1 South. Over ramp past Dana Point Arch and The BEST WESTERN PLUS Marina Shores Hotel is on the right. Make a right onto Crystal Lantern and another right into hotel garage.

From: The east. Take Route 74/Ortega Highway to I-5 South to Dana Point, Pacific Coast Highway/Route 1 Exit. Ramp on right Pacific Coast Highway/Route 1 South. Over ramp past Dana Point Arch and The BEST WESTERN PLUS Marina Shores Hotel is on the right. Make a right onto Crystal Lantern and another right into hotel garage.

BEST WESTERN PLUS Marina Shores Hotel

We care about the quality of your stay with us. Below are nearby attractions, shopping and restaurants that are popular with our guests. Listed locations are nearby with approximate distance listed where available.

More Area Attractions & Services

0.18 mile(s) from Ocean Institute, hands on ocean learning center open to the public weekends only
4.10 mile(s) from Mission San Juan Capistra, two hundred year old mission with 10 acres of gardens and historic landmarks
32.00 mile(s) from Disneyland®
37.00 mile(s) from LEGOLAND®
34.00 mile(s) from Knott's Berry Farm®
54.00 mile(s) from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

63.00 mile(s) from San Diego Zoo
8.00 mile(s) from The Shops at Mission Viejo, upscale mall with Macys, Nordstroms and many other shops
12.00 mile(s) from Laguna Hills Mall, shopping mall with Macy's, JC Penny and Sears
16.00 mile(s) from Fashion Island, outdoor mall with many shops, restaurants and entertainment
20.00 mile(s) from Irvine Spectrum Center, outdoor entertainment complex with shops, restaurants and entertainment

Distances to Popular Points of Interest

2.00 mile(s) from San Juan Capistrano

3.00 mile(s) from San Clemente

8.00 mile(s) from Laguna Beach

16.00 mile(s) from Newport Beach

22.00 mile(s) from Huntington Beach

23.00 mile(s) from Irvine

33.00 mile(s) from Anaheim

50.00 mile(s) from Los Angeles

60.00 mile(s) from San Diego

66.00 mile(s) from Temecula

21 mile(s) from Broadcom Corporation, Irvine, CA Networking and communications Co

22 mile(s) from Cisco Systems, Irvine, CA Networking equipment manufacture

22 mile(s) from Teva Pharmaceuticals, Irvine, CA Manufacture of brand generic drugs

22 mile(s) from Allergan, Irvine, CA Healthcare company

22 mile(s) from Irvine Company, Irvine, CA Private real estate company

7.10 mile(s) from Saddleback College, community college located in Mission Viejo

17.90 mile(s) from Irvine Valley College, community college located in Irvine

19.40 mile(s) from University of California, located in Irvine

20.40 mile(s) from Chapman University, located in Irvine

Local Area Recreation Opportunities

0.10 mile(s) from Doheny State Beach, 62 acre state park with beach and picnic areas

0.15 mile(s) from Dana Point Harbor, exciting portside community. There are two marinas complete with shops, restaurants and water sport rentals.

6.00 mile(s) from San Clemente Pier, beach with surf equipment rentals

Nearby Restaurants

0.10 mile(s) from McDonalds®, fast food, American, open for: breakfast, lunch, dinner
0.10 mile(s) from Chronic Tacos, cafe, Mexican, open for: lunch, dinner
0.10 mile(s) from Thai Dara, cafe, Thai, open for: lunch, dinner
0.10 mile(s) from Stacks Pancakes, cafe, American, open for: breakfast, lunch
0.10 mile(s) from The Rib Joint, full service, American, open for: lunch, dinner
0.10 mile(s) from Denny's, full service, American, open for: breakfast, lunch, dinner
0.10 mile(s) from Subway®, deli, American, open for: breakfast, lunch, dinner
0.15 mile(s) from Harpoon Henry's Restaurant, full service, seafood, open for: lunch, dinner, happy hour Monday through Friday and Saturday afternoon. Live music Friday and Saturday
0.50 mile(s) from El Torito, full service, Mexican, open for: lunch, dinner, happy hour specials Monday through Friday and Sunday brunch with harbor view.
0.50 mile(s) from Chart House Restaurant, full service, seafood, open for: dinner, upscale restaurant with beautiful view of Dana Point Harbor.
0.50 mile(s) from Wind & Sea Restaurant, full service, seafood, open for: lunch, dinner, happy hour Monday through Friday and Sunday brunch with harbor view dining and live music nightly.
0.50 mile(s) from Mahe, full service, Japanese, open for: dinner, sushi and teppanyaki, live music and dancing Friday and Saturday nights.
0.50 mile(s) from Jolly Roger Restaurant, full service, American, open for: lunch, dinner, happy hour Monday through Friday with harbor view dining.

0.50 mile(s) from Casanova Italian, full service, Italian, open for: dinner
0.70 mile(s) from Gen Gai, bar/lounge, Japanese, open for: lunch, dinner, sushi bar and restaurant.
0.70 mile(s) from Harbor House Cafe, full service, American, open for: breakfast, lunch, dinner, open 24-hours
1.00 mile(s) from Luxe Restaurant & Martini Bar, full service, continental, open for: lunch, dinner, with happy hour seven days a week and live music Thursday through Saturday.
1.00 mile(s) from Luciana's Ristorante, full service, Italian, open for: dinner, upscale Italian restaurant
1.00 mile(s) from Peking Dragon Restaurant, full service, Chinese, open for: lunch, dinner
1.50 mile(s) from Savannah Chop House, full service, steak house, open for: dinner, happy hour Monday through Friday and all day Sunday. Live music Thursday through Saturday.
1.50 mile(s) from Stella's Italian, full service, Italian, open for: dinner, Monarch Beach, happy hour Monday through Friday
1.50 mile(s) from Olamedi's Mexican, full service, Mexican, open for: lunch, dinner, authentic Mexican
1.50 mile(s) from Smokey's House of BBQ, full service, American, open for: lunch, dinner
2.00 mile(s) from Brio Tuscan Grille, full service, continental, open for: lunch, dinner, live music and dancing Friday and Saturday nights.
4.00 mile(s) from Carlos's Mexican, full service, Mexican, open for: breakfast, lunch, dinner

BEST WESTERN PLUS Marina Shores Hotel

Enjoy your stay with us even more by checking out some of the most popular area points of interest local area events happening in or near Dana Point. Chase the links to explore the local region even more.

Local Events Worth Considering:

June 2013

June 21, 2013
Grad Nite at Disneyland

Held at Disneyland in Anaheim.

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