Guidebook for Dana Point
Arts & Culture
Lovely strolling area near downtown.
167 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Mission San Juan Capistrano
26801 Ortega HwyLovely strolling area near downtown.
This is the hub of art life in southern california with most significant california artsists being represented at one of the local galleries. My happy place!
25 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Main Beach
This is the hub of art life in southern california with most significant california artsists being represented at one of the local galleries. My happy place!
Sightseeing
Stunning views of the ocean, park and sunset with a great walking trail.
129 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Playa Salt Creek
Ritz Cove DrStunning views of the ocean, park and sunset with a great walking trail.
Love to stroll here, rent anythign related to water sports, check out the eaterys, picnic on the grass, relax at baby beach, check out the pirate ships and visit the Ocean Institute.
167 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Dana Point Harbor
Love to stroll here, rent anythign related to water sports, check out the eaterys, picnic on the grass, relax at baby beach, check out the pirate ships and visit the Ocean Institute.
Beautiful old Pier in a nice walking area.
102 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
San Clemente Pier station
615 Avenida VictoriaBeautiful old Pier in a nice walking area.
Food Scene
Salt Creek Grille
32802 CA-1Good food and ambiance!
Live music and good food...lots of drinks too.
50 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Hennessey's Tavern
34111 La PlazaLive music and good food...lots of drinks too.
Best view at the end of the Harbor and All You Can Eat Sunday Brunch!
34 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Wind & Sea Restaurant
34699 Golden LanternBest view at the end of the Harbor and All You Can Eat Sunday Brunch!
Great fresh food, fair prices and terrific drive up the coast.
78 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Bear Flag Fish Company
3421 Via LidoGreat fresh food, fair prices and terrific drive up the coast.
Chart House
34442 Street of the Green LanternGo for the Happy Hour and enjoy the view!
Las Brisas
361 Cliff DrUpscale Mexican Food and a local favorite.
Fresh catch next to sport fishing marina...
34 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Jimmy's Famous American Tavern
25001 Dana Point Harbor DrFresh catch next to sport fishing marina...
Fish and chips is the specialty, along with burgers and mixed drinks and beer.
20 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Turk's Restaurant
34683 Golden LanternFish and chips is the specialty, along with burgers and mixed drinks and beer.
Center of the Temecula wine country and very restful day.
43 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Callaway Vineyard & Winery
32720 Rancho California RdCenter of the Temecula wine country and very restful day.
Essentials
Ralphs
28231 Crown Valley PkwyYou can walk here as it across the street.
Trader Joe's
32351 Golden LanternGotta love it.
This Monarch Beach Golf Course is worth strolling along the paths leading to the beach, even if you are not golfing for the day! It is the most gorgeous golf grounds I have seen and overlooks the ocean. They are also very friendly and have a nice place for drinks and dining.
22 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Monarch Beach Golf Links
50 Monarch Beach Resort NThis Monarch Beach Golf Course is worth strolling along the paths leading to the beach, even if you are not golfing for the day! It is the most gorgeous golf grounds I have seen and overlooks the ocean. They are also very friendly and have a nice place for drinks and dining.
Parks & Nature
Great vistas of the Marina, south to San Clemente and north to Laguna. Very nice place for a picnic!
9 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Heritage Park
34400 Old Golden LanternGreat vistas of the Marina, south to San Clemente and north to Laguna. Very nice place for a picnic!
Great, great place for a picnic, taking a hike along the beach and lots of grassy areas with fantastic vistas!
129 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Playa Salt Creek
Ritz Cove DrGreat, great place for a picnic, taking a hike along the beach and lots of grassy areas with fantastic vistas!
Parque Heisler
375 Cliff DrStunning views!
Parque Estatal Crystal Cove
8471 North Coast HighwayLovely, private beaches.
Great, calm beach for the family with grills and patios with a pirate ship, board walk and grass areas.
20 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Baby Beach
34451 Ensenada PlGreat, calm beach for the family with grills and patios with a pirate ship, board walk and grass areas.
Expansive beach and the site of many festivals, such as the Lobster Festival and the Ohana Festival every year!
94 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Doheny State Beach
Expansive beach and the site of many festivals, such as the Lobster Festival and the Ohana Festival every year!
This is one of the SURFER'S beaches that people come to from around the world with a hidden access.
36 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Trestles Beach
This is one of the SURFER'S beaches that people come to from around the world with a hidden access.
I am told this is THE PLACE TO SURF in the world and comparable to the waves in Hawaii!
21 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
San Onofre Beach
I am told this is THE PLACE TO SURF in the world and comparable to the waves in Hawaii!
Iconic Los Angeles beach with outdoor street entertainment and a bohemian community. Watch out when parking.
1387 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Venice Beach
1900 Ocean Front WalkIconic Los Angeles beach with outdoor street entertainment and a bohemian community. Watch out when parking.
Lovely escape from LA but Orange County beach life is the place to be.
188 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Santa Catalina Island
Lovely escape from LA but Orange County beach life is the place to be.
Beautiful overlook of the ocean with grassy park for playful dates!
24 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Parque Pines
34941 Camino CapistranoBeautiful overlook of the ocean with grassy park for playful dates!
Entertainment & Activities
The place to go on excursions like whale and dolphin watching, sport wishing and renting kayaks, boats, boards...
30 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Dana Wharf Whale Watching & Sportfishing
34675 Golden LanternThe place to go on excursions like whale and dolphin watching, sport wishing and renting kayaks, boats, boards...
Catalina island is just an hour away by boat and worthwhile for a day trip!
26 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Catalina Express
34675 Golden LanternCatalina island is just an hour away by boat and worthwhile for a day trip!
Great for a family with young kids and not to be missed!
1249 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
LEGOLAND California
One Legoland DrGreat for a family with young kids and not to be missed!
This where you want to go to see the horse races! Nice local beaches too.
185 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Del Mar Racing
2260 Jimmy Durante BlvdThis where you want to go to see the horse races! Nice local beaches too.
Fantastic outing for the family to see all the sea life and exhibits.
1754 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
SeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World Dr.Fantastic outing for the family to see all the sea life and exhibits.
Disneyland is great for the family and especially children!
3085 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Parque Disneyland
1313 Disneyland DrDisneyland is great for the family and especially children!
Spot for all that Los Angeles offers in outdoor music!
1407 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Hollywood Bowl
2301 Hollywood Bowl RdSpot for all that Los Angeles offers in outdoor music!
Getting Around
Great place to catch the local free beach trolley and local buses.
42 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Laguna Niguel
One Ritz Carlton DrGreat place to catch the local free beach trolley and local buses.