- Our list of the best things to do in Mission Viejo, California, features the top 598 nearby activities — including 229 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Mission Viejo, 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 19 things to do within the city of Mission Viejo, CA , followed by 579 popular activities in nearby cities, including Laguna Beach, Newport Beach, Anaheim, Dana Point, Huntington Beach, San Clemente, Orange, Irvine, Garden Grove, San Juan Capistrano, Laguna Hills, Westminster, Lake Forest, Santa Ana, Costa Mesa, Lake Elsinore, Fountain Valley, Aliso Viejo, Tustin, Laguna Niguel, Rancho Santa Margarita, Fullerton, Placentia, Corona, Yorba Linda, Norco, Brea, Chino Hills, Riverside, Cypress, Murrieta, Buena Park, Chino, Los Angeles, Oceanside, Menifee, Joshua Tree and Perris
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9.5 Miles
A small, clean white sand beach, Dana Strand Beach offers impressive views, often of the dolphins who live in the nearby waters. The beach is a popular surfing spot, and is patrolled by lifeguards.
9.5 Miles
Offering ocean views, Lantern Bay Park features a wedding ceremony area and open green space alongside patches of trees. The park provides paved paths, picnic tables, barbecue grills, a children's playground, a basketball court and restroom facilities.
9.6 Miles
Named for the calm waters, Baby Beach offers a no wake zone with buoys marking the protected swim area. Kayaking and paddle boarding are popular activities. Lifeguards are seasonal. Parking is free.
9.6 Miles
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2 votes
3207 Camino Vera Cruz, San Clemente, CA 92673
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Located in the hills, Forster Ranch Community Park provides visitors with grass fields and picnic areas for outdoor recreational activities. The playground has several climbing structures with slides, monkey bars, and swings on a sand floor.
9.6 Miles
79%
28 votes
34512 Embarcadero Pl, Dana Point, CA 92629
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Featuring a variety of personal water craft for rent, Capo Beach Jet Ski Rentals has SeaDoos, Jet Skis, WaveRunners, and even kayaks. The business is family owned and operated, and features an experienced staff.
9.6 Miles
Heritage Park lies along the ocean shore, sitting atop a small bluff and offering scenic views along with picnic areas. The park also features a dog park area and hosts a summer concert series each year.
9.7 Miles
97%
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.
9.7 Miles
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.
9.7 Miles
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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.
9.7 Miles
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.