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Let the Good Times Roll

Dana Point Events

Dana Point events range from rocking music festivals on the beach to surfing competitions. Good times and good vibes can be found nightly at Dana Point bars and music venues. Head to one of our oceanfront resorts for their iconic events like Yappy Hour—a shindig for you and your furry friend. Stroll the Farmers Market on Saturday mornings or take a walk through history at the Dana Point Nature Interpretive Center.

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Western Surfing Association Surf Contest

Salt Creek Beach

The Western Surfing Association (WSA) is the oldest competition surfing association in the USA and, by far, the largest on the West Coast. The WSA, established in 1961, is a California non-profit corporation dedicated to promoting and preserving the sport of surfing through fun, family oriented surf competitions. The WSA will host a Surf Competition […]

Doheny State Beach Cleanup

Doheny State Beach 25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, CA, United States

Join Doheny State Beach Foundation for an Earth Day Beach & Creek Cleanup on Saturday, April 13 at 9:00am. Thank you for bringing along either work or gardening gloves, a refillable water dispenser, and dress for the weather. We will provide reuse trash bags, drinking water and light snacks. Complimentary parking passes are given at […]

Orange County Beach Bocce Championship

Doheny State Beach 25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, CA, United States

Join the Boys & Girls Clubs of Capistrano Valley for their Orange County Beach  Bocce Championship on Saturday, April 20 at Doheny State Beach! Registration begins at 8:00am. First ball is tossed at 9:30am. Come early to learn the rules and how to play. Lunch, drinks, and an event hat will be provided for all […]

Doheny State Beach Earth Day Planting Project

Doheny State Beach 25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, CA, United States

Join Doheny State Beach Foundation for an Earth Day Native Planting Project on Saturday, April 20 at 9:00am. Come help us beautify some planter mounds with a variety of colorful California native plants to attract pollinators to Doheny by providing a vital habitat and nectar source. Thank you for bringing along either work or gardening […]

Stand Up To Trash Beach Cleanup

Baby Beach 34445 Ensenada Pl, Dana Point, CA, United States +1 more

What would happen if everyone picked up at least one piece of trash? Join Stand Up To Trash for a day of fun on the water, beach and surrounding areas to cleanup our natural world. 8:00-9:00am Yoga in the grass at Baby Beach 9:00-10:30am Beach Cleanup 10:30 Free Lunch & Learn at Ocean Institute 11:00am Lunch […]

Dana Point Film Festival

Salt Creek Beach

The Dana Point Film Festival is a 4-day ocean-inspired film festival showcasing documentaries on conservation, exploration, education, adventure, and surfing. In addition to film screenings, the this fun-filled weekend will offer free outdoor movies, musical performances, cultural events, and educational talks with renowned global oceanographic experts. For a full schedule of events and more information, […]

Cosmic Creek Surf Festival & Concert

Salt Creek Beach

Save the date! The Cosmic Creek Surf Festival + Concert returns June 1 - 2, 2024 at Salt Creek Beach. Join the fun at this community event paying homage to the more alternative, experimental era of surfing's history. Cosmic Creek is open to the public and a true gathering of legends, groms, craftsmen, and storytellers. […]

NSSA Surfing Competition

Salt Creek Beach

Save the date! The National Scholastic Surfing Association's (NSSA) Surfing Competition returns June 14-16, 2024 at Salt Creek Beach. More information will be available at NSSA.org

Doheny Surf & Art Festival

Doheny State Beach 25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, CA, United States

Doheny State Beach Foundation and California State Parks presents Doheny Surf & Art Festival on June 22-23, 2024 from 9:00am-5:00pm. The Doheny Surf & Art Festival is a free two-day festival with an array of activities including a variety of art and surf booths, live music, great food, and more. Pack up the van with […]

OC Parks Sunset Cinema Series

Salt Creek Beach

Save the date! OC Parks presents their Sunset Cinema Film Series with a movie screening at the Bluff Park at Salt Creek Beach on Friday, August 30. Movie showing and additional information coming soon!