Experience Dana Point
Sightseeing
The Ocean Institute at Dana Point Harbor has boat rides for whale watching, evening cruises and ocean sails. The museum is open weekends and has educational exhibits. I recommend this place because it is a fun way to experience sea life.
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Dana Point Harbor
The Ocean Institute at Dana Point Harbor has boat rides for whale watching, evening cruises and ocean sails. The museum is open weekends and has educational exhibits. I recommend this place because it is a fun way to experience sea life.
Dana Point Nature Interpretive Center
34558 Scenic DrGreat hiking trails among natural land.
A great way to get out to sea! They have half day and full day fishing excursions. This is popular with locals and tourists so plan ahead.
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Dana Wharf Whale Watching & Sportfishing
34675 Golden LanternA great way to get out to sea! They have half day and full day fishing excursions. This is popular with locals and tourists so plan ahead.
This fun boat will take you to Catalina Island. Make reservations ahead of time.
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Catalina Express
34675 Golden LanternThis fun boat will take you to Catalina Island. Make reservations ahead of time.
Catalina is an island 22 miles off the California coast. There is Avalon where visitors go to the beach, shop, hike, snorkel or ride bikes. It's a fun day trip or stay longer. Make sure to book you accommodations early.
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Santa Catalina Island
Catalina is an island 22 miles off the California coast. There is Avalon where visitors go to the beach, shop, hike, snorkel or ride bikes. It's a fun day trip or stay longer. Make sure to book you accommodations early.
Beach
This is a great beach to learn to surf. You can get food at the snack bar, picnic and BBQ, rent a bike or go for a stroll.
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Doheny State Beach
This is a great beach to learn to surf. You can get food at the snack bar, picnic and BBQ, rent a bike or go for a stroll.
A large beach with picnic areas in the hillside. It is a favorite surf spot, good walking trail.
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Isibhede seSalt Creek
Ritz Cove DrA large beach with picnic areas in the hillside. It is a favorite surf spot, good walking trail.
This beach is on the other side of Salt Creek. It has a funicular for easy access, a Vista park with a veterans memorial and has free parking . This is a favorite beach for locals.
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Dana Strands Beach
34001-34099 Selva RoadThis beach is on the other side of Salt Creek. It has a funicular for easy access, a Vista park with a veterans memorial and has free parking . This is a favorite beach for locals.
Baby Beach
34451 Ensenada PlFood Scene
Delicious Chinese food, they have a good lunch special. Dinners are generous portions and everything on the menu is delicious.
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Peking Dragon Restaurant
34171 CA-1Delicious Chinese food, they have a good lunch special. Dinners are generous portions and everything on the menu is delicious.
This is the best Thai food! Family owned, popular with locals and has an intimate atmosphere.
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Laguna Thai By the Sea
31715 Coast HwyThis is the best Thai food! Family owned, popular with locals and has an intimate atmosphere.
The best sushi on town, a local favorite. Gen Kai has been around for years when other sushi restaurants have come and gone. There is a reason they have stayed!
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Gen Kai Sushi
34143 CA-1The best sushi on town, a local favorite. Gen Kai has been around for years when other sushi restaurants have come and gone. There is a reason they have stayed!
The breakfasts are excellent. Go early as it gets crowded and you'll have to wait!
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Bonjour Cafe
24633 Del Prado AveThe breakfasts are excellent. Go early as it gets crowded and you'll have to wait!
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Dana Point Trolley
This is a summer trolley that has two routes. The trolleys run every day and transport from Town Center to the harbor.
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Free Sunday Concerts in the Park
The city has free Summer Concerts on Sundays 3-6 pm during the summer. Check listings for location, bring a picnic and get there early because it gets crowded.
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Whale Festival
Every March for two weekends. There is a parade, concerts and, of course, whale watching.