Guidebook for Dana Point
Arts & Culture
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 molta ag muintir na háite
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 molta ag muintir na háite
Salt Creek Beach
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 molta ag muintir na háite
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.
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!
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 molta ag muintir na háite
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 molta ag muintir na háite
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 molta ag muintir na háite
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 molta ag muintir na háite
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.
42 molta ag muintir na háite
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 molta ag muintir na háite
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 molta ag muintir na háite
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 molta ag muintir na háite
Salt Creek Beach
Ritz Cove DrGreat, great place for a picnic, taking a hike along the beach and lots of grassy areas with fantastic vistas!
Heisler Park
375 Cliff DrStunning views!
Crystal Cove State Park
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 molta ag muintir na háite
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 molta ag muintir na háite
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 molta ag muintir na háite
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 molta ag muintir na háite
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 molta ag muintir na háite
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 molta ag muintir na háite
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 molta ag muintir na háite
Pines Park
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 molta ag muintir na háite
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 molta ag muintir na háite
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 molta ag muintir na háite
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 molta ag muintir na háite
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 molta ag muintir na háite
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 molta ag muintir na háite
Disneyland Park
1313 Disneyland DrDisneyland is great for the family and especially children!
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 molta ag muintir na háite
The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Laguna Niguel
One Ritz Carlton DrGreat place to catch the local free beach trolley and local buses.