The South Coast and Catalina Island: Places to Explore
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Dana Point
Dana Point's claim to fame is its small-boat marina tucked into a dramatic natural harbor and surrounded by high bluffs.
Dana Point at a Glance
Elsewhere in The South Coast and Catalina Island
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Travel Deals in The South Coast and Catalina Island
- $189-$209 -- Weekends & Holidays at Beverly Hills Hotel Residence Inn Beverly Hills
- $116 -- Los Angeles: 4-Star Hollywood Hotel Hotwire.com
- $96 -- 4-Star Los Angeles Downtown Hotel — $96 Hotwire.com
* Some taxes, fees additional


