Local Picks in Dana Point

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Nothing beats a weekend trip or daily trek to Dana Point. It's an amazing place to explore for the first time or even the 500th time. There is so much natural beauty to take in as well as plenty of man-made beauty too. Below are some local Dana Point favorites.

Enjoy.

Things to Do

• Take a stroll down to the harbor.
• Camp at Doheny State Beach...wow.
• Visit the Ocean Institute of Dana Point.
• Explore the tidepools just over the jetty.
• Take your kids to Baby Beach.
• Roll down the hills at Heritage Park.
• Visit the Pilgrim tallship replica near the Ocean Institute.
• Take your dog on a paddle surf adventure (see pic!).
• Take a boat over to Catalina Island.

Places to Eat

• Wind and Sea at the harbor (website).
• Salt Creek Grille (website).
• A's Hamburgers at 34344 Pacific Coast Highway.

See more places to eat in our Dana Point restaurant section.

Activities (click here to see them all)


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