Celebrate the Ocean at Dana Point's 53rd Festival of Whales Welcome to the 53rd Dana Point Festival of Whales, a vibrant event dedicated to the majestic whales migrating through our coastal waters. Immerse yourself in marine wonders with whale watching, educational exhibits, and entertainment for all ages. Highlights: Whale Watching: Witness the beauty of whales up [...]
Killer Whales of the Eastern Tropical Pacific pay a visit to the Orange County Coast.
A community gathering uniting vintage fans and local artisans of California. Stroll and explore a curated collection of vintage and an authentic assortment of makers on Del Prado Avenue on Sunday, April 28. Live music, hands on experiences and a selection of food trucks will make it a day for all to enjoy. For more information, [...]
Join Dana Point Harbor for the 48th Annual Boat Parade of Lights taking place December 8, 9 and 10 at 6:30 p.m. Locals and visitors alike can look forward to exciting lighting installations along with holiday-themed photo opportunities, visits with Santa and more. To experience the Dana Point Harbor Boat Parade of Lights: Candy Land on [...]
Take a boat ride with Santa this holiday season around Dana Point Harbor! Tickets are $5 per person and all proceeds will benefit the Soroptimist of Capistrano Bay. Reservations are required & there is 6 person per reservation limit. Details: Dates: Saturday, December 2nd & Sunday December 3rd, 2023 20 Minute Boat ride around the harbor with Santa [...]
Santa and his elves from the Recreation Division will be riding on his Jolly Trolley and making stops at the park locations listed below to hand out pre-packaged treats for kids up to 12 years of age. Santa’s elves will also be collecting letters to Santa. Please include your mailing address on the letter so Santa [...]
Bring your favorite furry friend to the beautiful Dana Point Harbor on Saturday December 9th and Sunday, December 10th, and have his/her picture taken with Santa. The cost is only $15 for a picture and you'll receive the photo immediately. Additional photos can be purchased for $10. Start a family tradition with these keepsake photos of your beloved [...]
Celebrate the 46th Annual Dana Point Turkey Trot this Thanksgiving Day! Burn off your pre-Thanksgiving meal calories with a run/walk of a 5K, 10K, 15K Combo, or Kids 1-Mile Gobble Wobble in the beautiful Dana Point Harbor! Registration includes a Commemorative T-Shirt, Medal, Race Bib with Timed Results (Kids Gobble Wobble not timed), and Virtual Goody [...]
This summer, work kicked off on the initial phase of a long-proposed renovation of the Dana Point Harbor. Now, the consortium that controls the property through a long-term ground lease with Orange County is offering a look at what the future has in store. The $400-million project comes from Dana Point Harbor Partners, a group consisting of Burnham-Ward Properties, [...]
