16 Best Bars in Dana Point

“Fun place, great beer, killer music, and friendly owner. Christian, the owner, is always friendly, plays great music, and will always remember they type of beer you like. Also they have a great selection. By selection, I don't mean only a variety of IPAs. They stock Belgian whits, triples, stouts, porters, lagers, and of course, the obligatory IPAs. Also have a bevy of games as well. If you see me there, open invitation to anyone who is up for a game of chess“

“Amazing stay, gorgeous views and incredible hospitality! Loved it all and highly recommend!“

“Great place to play and party.“

“Love this place after a paddle around Dana harbor. The Doheny omelet is my go to, and they make great Bloody Mary’s.“

“We ate Sombra Cantina a few times while we were at the Waldorf Astoria. It is an excellent poolside bar and restaurant. I really enjoyed being able to order food and drinks while hanging out at the beautiful Waldorf Astoria pool! The service was great and so was the food! We ordered the Chicken Flautas and the Sombra Nachos. The nacho plate was huge! I highly recommend eating at Sombra Cantina if you are staying at the Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach!“

“The Beach Club is a great perk for guests staying at Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach. It’s right by the beach with plenty of seating where you can relax, enjoy the ocean views, and watch the sunset.
They provide pretty much everything you need for a beach day, including beach chairs, umbrellas, towels, bottled water, sunscreen, and even beach toys for kids. There’s also a restaurant at the club, so you can easily spend a few hours or most of the day there.The hotel provides a complimentary shuttle between the resort and the Beach Club, which makes getting there and back very convenient.
One small downside was that the beach could have been kept a little tidier. There were quite a few used towels left scattered around the sand that weren’t picked up right away.“

“Sean the bartender here makes this place really shine. He's super friendly and knowledgeable about the beer and wine. The selections are top notch and the food options are varied enough that you could try something new before hitting a repeat. Such a great spot to chill after work, can't wait for another visit!

Parking: No problems with parking, there is plenty.“

“Nice view and not crowded on normal days. Nice for locals wanting a view without the crowds or parking hassles in Dana Point.

Food: Decent variety of standard bar food

Drinks: Beer and wine offered are mainly mass available - disappointed since there are good local options they could offer; but there's a full bar

Service: My wife and I had outstanding service from Randi; it wasn't busy but she knew the menu well and was friendly & accommodating

Interior: Full bar with sitting area facing away from the ocean; many tables and some front rail seats; view of the ocean is compact due to Doheny trees but still nice; furniture is lower end and dated

Exterior (Location): Great for walking access from Doheny and the harbor

Parking: On site valet is complimentary with purchase, very prompt“

“Always enjoy staying at the Waldorf Astoria. Nice escape, great location, attentive staff. Perfect getaway.“

“The food was so delicious.“

“This is our go-to post surf tacos. My favorite here is the special octopus tacos and the husband the birria tacos. We ordered a side of tater tots for $1.50. If you haven’t been, go. If you’re a sports guy, they have TV with sports, service is fast and it’s our perfect post surf spot.“

“Al Fresco Dining at Aveo Table + Bar located at the Monarch Beach Resort in Dana Point. Loved the 7 Curry Pancake and Local Fisherman's Halibut. They need to bring those Apple Fritter donuts on the menu!“

“Food is excellent, pool games are legit. Good times by all“

“Wonderful food great service, and amazing vibe and the singer…omg I have no words how to express how much I love the singer in the pianist, I had a wonderful time“

“Gotta love Hennessy
It's a standard. Here or SJC... or one of their many locations out always delivers
They're all a scene. So it's different depending on time and season regarding crowd and staff
But that's kinda part of the fun
I found they have consistently good eats and beverages and as with any restaurant they've got stand out servers/staff and some times some duds 😋
Great place to meet up, listen to some tunes and generally just pop in for a drink
I recommend it!“

“Great food with excellent service… great views with a cool indoor atmosphere … our go to spot when in the area!“