- Our list of the best things to do in Dana Point, California, features the top 413 nearby activities — including 163 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Dana Point, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Sports & Fitness, and Amusement.
- The results below include the top 26 things to do within the city of Dana Point, CA , followed by 387 popular activities in nearby cities, including Laguna Beach, Newport Beach, San Clemente, Irvine, San Juan Capistrano, Laguna Hills, Lake Forest, Santa Ana, Huntington Beach, Orange, Costa Mesa, Fountain Valley, Mission Viejo, Aliso Viejo, Tustin, Laguna Niguel, Rancho Santa Margarita, Lake Elsinore, Westminster, Garden Grove, Corona, Oceanside, Fallbrook, Menifee, Joshua Tree, Los Angeles and Murrieta
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Experienced crew guides sightseers on two-hour evening tours to catch views of scenic seascapes and blue and gray whales
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800 votes
24440 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, CA 92629
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Capt. Dave's Dolphin & Whale Watching Safari is located in Southern California, where there are more dolphins and blue whales than anywhere else. Use the eye-to-eye viewing pod to go under water during the whale watch without getting wet.
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With seven miles of coastal bluffs, Salt Creek Beach is a prime spot for surfing. The beach sees over 2 million visitors every year who enjoy the unparalleled waves and body surfing opportunities.
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At Dana Point Harbor, tourists can visit a variety of shopping destinations, including coffee and tea shops, clothing stores, and artisan chocolate shops. The location's restaurants include Jon's Fish Market, which offers live music.
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Dana Wharf Whale Watching & Sportfishing
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34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, CA 92629
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Providing the best of aquatic activities, Dana Wharf Whale Watching & Sportfishing is a must see for the adventurous. Fishing charters are great for first timers, young, old, and experienced.
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SUP Fitness Laguna offers paddle boarding lessons for those who wish to get on the water. Those who are interested in learning how to properly paddle across the waters may appreciate what this site has to offer.
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A surfing instructional camp, TheCaliCamp offers weeklong intensive surfing instruction sessions led by experienced and knowledgeable guides. The camp offers lodging for students, and provides and sells a variety of equipment and apparel.
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Visitors of Pines Park can go snorkeling, scuba diving, wind surfing, fishing, geocaching, and wildlife viewing. Not only does the location offer access to bike trails, but it also contains a picnic area.
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Providing an hour-long trip to Catalina Island, the Catalina Express offers scenic views as riders travel across the waters. The location provides free rides to those who are celebrating their birthday.
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The Ocean Institute features 61 immersion-style programs that offer guests the chance to learn about marine science and the environment. The location offers access to a gift shop for those who wish to purchase souvenirs.
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107 votes
50 Monarch Beach Resort, Dana Point, CA 92629
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At Monarch Beach Golf Links, golfers have access to an 18-hole course with four sets of tees. The site also features a practice area and a rental club, hosts tournaments and golf lessons, and sells deli-style sandwiches at its cafe.