Every Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., La Plaza Park, situated at the crossroads of Pacific Coast Highway and Golden Lantern, becomes the vibrant venue for the Dana Point Certified Farmers Market. Local California growers offer an array of fresh produce, while craft vendors showcase diverse items ranging from art and jewelry to clothing, handbags, [...]
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, [...]
