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Ohana Festival 2026

Everything You Need to Know For Ohana Fest 2026 The 2026 edition of Ohana Fest is being held Friday‚ September 25 through Sunday‚ September 27‚ 2026‚ at Doheny State Beach (25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive‚ Dana‌ Point‚ California) on the sand․ It will be the 10th anniversary of‌ the festival and is…

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The Physics of a Tall Ship

Stand on the deck of a schooner as the sails fill and something happens that feels like it should not be allowed. The wind is coming across the bow at an angle, and the ship is moving toward it. Not with it. Toward it. That moment is the payoff on roughly a thousand years of sailors solving fluid…

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Winter in Dana Point, California

Winter in Dana Point is the perfect winter escape to milder temperatures. Days hold in the low to mid-60s through December and January, while the harbor settles into a quieter pace that peak season doesn't allow. The holiday calendar brings the Boat Parade of Lights to the waterfront in December…

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Spring in Dana Point, California

Spring in Dana Point begins celebrating the gray whales that move off the coast. The weather is mild, and the skies stay clear through April and May; spring festivals and harbor events run from March through Memorial Day, and outdoor activities along the coast, from bluff-top trails, to tide pools…

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Dana Point's Maritime Festival 2026

Dana Point's Maritime Festival 2026: Your Guide to The Ocean Institute's Maritime Festival. Nestled along the picturesque Orange County coastline, Dana Point is the Dolphin & Whale Watching Capital of the World®, where breathtaking ocean views, a vibrant harbor, and a rich maritime legacy come…

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Dana Point's Surfing Industry Beginnings

Surfing may have originated in Hawaii, but the surf industry was born right here in Dana Point. Surf culture has long been the backbone of this coastal town, shaping its identity and laid-back beach lifestyle for generations. Long before Dana Point Harbor was built, Dana Cove was home to one of…

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3 Day Reset in Dana Point

The perfect low pressure 3 day beachside reset is calling your name in Dana Point. If you want that full reset feeling built on ocean air, slow mornings, and minimal driving here’s a coastal exhale that leans towards calm. Day 1: Arrival and Ocean Views Upon arriving in Dana Point, check in at The…

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