Things to Do with Kids in Dana Point, CA

  • TripBuzz found 354 things to do with kids in or near Dana Point, California, including 329 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Laguna Beach, San Clemente, Newport Beach and Irvine.
  • From Capt. Dave's Dolphin & Whale Watching Safari to Salt Creek Beach, the Dana Point area offers 132 different types of family activities, including: Beaches, Parks, Whale Watching Tours and Paddleboarding.
  • Sweeping ocean views and dramatic cliff sides are prominent in Dana Point, CA. The affluent residential community offers tourists many opportunities for both indoor and outdoor entertainment. It's harbor is one of the few in Orange County, offering OC locals and visitors access to boating, surfing and other water excursions. The city also hosts the annual Festival of Whales and Tall Ships Festival.
  • TripBuzz found 354 things to do with kids in or near Dana Point, California, including 329 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Laguna Beach, San Clemente, Newport Beach and Irvine.
  • From Capt. Dave's Dolphin & Whale Watching Safari to Salt Creek Beach, the Dana Point area offers 132 different types of family activities, including: Beaches, Parks, Whale Watching Tours and Paddleboarding.
  • Sweeping ocean views and dramatic cliff sides are prominent in Dana Point, CA. The affluent residential community offers tourists many opportunities for both indoor and outdoor entertainment. It's harbor is one of the few in Orange County, offering OC locals and visitors access to boating, surfing and other water excursions. The city also hosts the annual Festival of Whales and Tall Ships Festival.
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20.7 Miles
72% 18 votes
Theaters 2834 S Fairview, Santa Ana, CA 92704 MoreLess Info
The Attic Community Theater showcases plays and other performances all run by local actors and actresses. The theater strives to develop the creative acting talents of those who participate in the performances in a local community setting.
20.8 Miles
59% 213 votes
Zoos 1801 E Chestnut Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92701 MoreLess Info
Visitors can see quite a few animals at Santa Ana Zoo, such as a bald eagle, anteater, camel, and many monkeys. Kids can also ride the carousel or train, visit the children's farm and play on the playground.
20.8 Miles
83% 205 votes
Beaches 301 Main St, Ste 208, Huntington Beach, CA 92647 MoreLess Info
Billing itself as Surf City USA, Huntington Beach in some ways epitomizes Orange County. It is a beachside vacation destination with miles of coastline, prime surfing conditions, and a variety of hotels and restaurants.
20.8 Miles
83% 6 votes
Parks 14712 Prospect Avenue, Tustin, CA 92780 MoreLess Info
Columbus Tustin Park has a number of recreational amenities including 4 lighted softball diamonds and 4 lighted tennis courts, basketball hoops and a gym for indoor sports like volleyball. They also have a playground and picnic shelter.
20.9 Miles
91% 220 votes
National & State Parks 21601 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA 92646 MoreLess Info
Huntington Beach State Park is a 2 mile-long recreational area, popular for bird watchers, since in here nests the Californian least tern. Surfing and surf fishing can also be practiced, while on the beach itself are plenty of fire-rings.
20.9 Miles
78% 147 votes
Beaches 21601 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA 92646 MoreLess Info
Huntington State Beach is a 121 acre state beach that offers a range of recreational activities. Huntington features places to surf, swim or fish and also has volleyball courts, basketball courts, fire-rings for bonfires and a multi-use trail.
21.1 Miles
87% 15 votes
Parks 10250 Pioneer Road, Tustin, CA 92782 MoreLess Info
Pioneer Park is a unique park with a number of different amenities available for use to its visitors. Amenities include a pioneer-themed playground, basketball court, picnic area, and a water play area.
21.3 Miles
72% 57 votes
Zoos 18822 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 MoreLess Info
At The Reptile Zoo, visitors will be able to see chameleons, rattlesnakes, pythons, boas, anacondas, and iguanas. The location also hosts birthday parties, educational events, and prehistoric adventures activities for guests to enjoy.
21.3 Miles
82% 103 votes
Archery 18792 Brookhurst Street, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 MoreLess Info
An archery facility and target shooting range, Orange County Archery offers a variety of products and services. The facility sells a range of bows and arrows, as well as other apparel and paraphernalia, and it offers archery classes.
21.3 Miles
- 1 votes
Parks 10301 Ellis Avenue, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 MoreLess Info
A place to enjoy games of chance, Ellis Park is also home to a thoroughbred racing program. Along with watching and betting on horse races, there are slot machines and dining facilities on site.
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