Local Attractions:
Dana Point is home to the Ocean Institute, Festival of the Whales, Tall Ships Festival and Blues Festival. The marina offers daily cruises to Catalina Island, whale and dolphin watching cruises, sport fishing expeditions, jet ski, windsurfing, and boat rentals. Surfing and body boarding are area favorites at Salt Creek Beach. Directly north of Dana Point is Laguna Beach with the world famous Pageant of the Masters, Sawdust Festival and Festival of the Arts. Spend at least one day browsing the many fine art galleries and unique shops in downtown Laguna.
Things to do:
For the golfer, the Links Golf Course in Dana Point and the Pelican Hill course in Newport Beach offer stunning views of the Pacific Ocean, Shoppers will find new meaning in the term 'shop 'til you Drop'! No vacation is complete without wonderful dining experiences and the Orange County/Los Angeles area is home to some of the best restaurants in the world.
Dana Point is centrally located for easy access to all of the Southern California attractions: Disneyland, California Adventure, Getty Museum, Universal Studios, Knott's Berry Farm, Hollywood, San Diego Zoo & Wild Animal Park, Sea World and Legoland.