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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31.0 Miles
90% 289 votes
Botanical Gardens 1900 Associated Road, Fullerton, CA 92831 MoreLess Info
Guests of the Fullerton Arboretum will be able to visit a variety of seasonal exhibits, including those which feature fossils, pollinators, and mushrooms. The site features over 4,000 unique plant species across 26 acres.
31.0 Miles
84% 205 votes
Movie Theaters 8290 La Palma Avenue, Buena Park, CA 90620 MoreLess Info
Krikorian Buena Park Metroplex 18 is a movie theater that shows its visitors the latest Hollywood film releases. The theater offers a number of amenities, including matinee ticket specials, 3-D film capabilities, and birthday party rentals.
31.1 Miles
80% 5 votes
Playgrounds 9600 Graham Street, Cypress, CA 90630 MoreLess Info
Illuminated baseball and softball fields in addition to an illuminated sand volleyball court are offered at Oak Knoll Park. There are also several playground structures, an extensive jogging trail, and three picnic shelters.
31.1 Miles
60% 5 votes
Playgrounds Corner of Murrieta Hot Springs Rd & Whitewood Road, Murrieta, CA 92562 MoreLess Info
Firefighters Park offers a variety of recreational activities including two half basketball courts that are slanted. There is a sand volleyball court, an open field that is often used for pee-wee football and freeze-tag along with a mini-water park.
31.2 Miles
100% 1 votes
Paddleboarding 4500 Bayshore Drive, Carlsbad, CA MoreLess Info
Aloha Stand Up Paddle offers tradition surf and paddleboard lessons. But what's more, they have a photographer who takes action shots of surfers.
31.2 Miles
100% 29 votes
Paddleboarding 4700 Bayshore Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008 MoreLess Info
West Coast Stand Up Paddle takes trips to regional lakes for paddleboard lessons. They claim that they can teach almost anyone to paddleboard.
31.2 Miles
73% 26 votes
Amusement Parks (All Ages) 8039 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA 90620 MoreLess Info
Camp Snoopy At Knott's Berry Farm is the children's area themed with the popular Schulz's characters. Featured rides include a Balloon Race, Huff and Puff mining car, Linus Launcher's blanket ride, Rapid River Run, and Charlie Brown's Kite Flyer.
31.2 Miles
53% 19 votes
Amusement Parks (All Ages) 8039 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA 90620 MoreLess Info
A seasonal attraction at the Knotts Berry Farm amusement park, Trapped - Knotts Scary Farm is a horror themed attraction with costumed actors, a variety of themed rooms and set pieces, and a maze to navigate.
31.2 Miles
82% 17 votes
Amusement Parks (All Ages) 8039 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA 90620 MoreLess Info
Classic characters of the Peanuts gang take the forefront at Knott's Camp Snoopy within the Knott's Berry Farm amusement park. This segment of the park caters specifically to families with young children through kid-friendly shows, and most rides have a short height requirement.
31.2 Miles
100% 4 votes
Amusement Parks (All Ages) Knott's Berry Farm, 8039 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA 90620 MoreLess Info
The longest wooden roller coaster on the west coast of the United States is the Ghostrider Ride at Knott's Berry Farm. The coaster reaches speeds of 56 mph and is 118 feet tall with two major drops.
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