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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Dana Point is the easiest base for exploring South Orange County. Laguna Beach is about 15 to 20 minutes north, San Clemente about 10 to 15 minutes south, and San Juan Capistrano about 10 minutes inland. Spend the day in one, then come back to Dana Point for sunset over the harbor. You get three…
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Dana Point's biggest festivals follow the seasons. Festival of Whales fills the harbor in early March, the Ocean Institute's Maritime Festival (the Tall Ships Festival) sails in each September, Ohana Festival brings three days of music to Doheny State Beach in late September, and the Boat Parade of…
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