- 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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2009
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Balboa Water Sports provides its customers with the opportunity to rent both sea doos and water boards. The location's Guided Sea Doo rides provide less experienced riders with the chance to get on the water.
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64%
194 votes
309 Palm Street Suite A, Newport Harbour, Newport Beach, CA 92661
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The Newport Landing Whale Watching company offers a wide range of whale watching cruises. Participants will have the opportunity see view California gray whales, blue whales and all types of dolphins.
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The Balboa Island Ferry has been shuttling passengers across the Newport Harbor since 1911. It offers several options that can take three to four cars and car around 40 passengers at a time.
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The man-made Balboa Island features a wide variety of upscale shops and restaurants. This quaint area also boasts charming scenery, including real estate, waterfront views, wildflowers and a fully-functional harbor.
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40%
322 votes
309 Palm Ave., Suite F, Newport Beach, CA
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Newport Landing Sportfishing offers open party, charter, day fishing, and overnight fishing trips through the Catalina Island, San Clemente Island, Laguna Beach, and Long Beach areas. The location also sells fishing goods at its tackle shop.
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Opened in 2000, Irvine Central Bark Dog Park features nearly three acres of grass fields for canine recreation. The park provides drinking water, dog waste bags, benches, shaded areas and a separate field for small dogs.
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Located in UC Irvine's University Town Center plaza, Edwards University Cinema offers showings of independent films. They participate in the Regal Cinemas rewards program so guests can receive reward points for every purchase.
15.3 Miles
96%
180 votes
1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
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Pirate Coast Paddle Company offers kids camps and private lessons for those who wish to learn the art of paddle boarding. The location also offers other adventures, including Yoga on the Water and 'Wild Wednesday Sup and Sip'.
15.3 Miles
92%
51 votes
18712 University Drive, Irvine, CA 92612
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William R. Mason Regional Park offers a wide range of recreational amenities. These include baseball fields, bicycle trails, model sail boating, playground and tot lot, family picnic area, a fitness/par course and an amphitheater.
15.4 Miles
88%
33 votes
600 Shellmaker Road, Newport Beach, CA 92660
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At Upper Newport Bay Regional Park, visitors can go riding, jogging, or skating. Not only is the site suitable for a picnic lunch, but the location also offers an opportunity to view migrating birds.