Let the Good Times Roll
Explore Dana Point's diverse event calendar, where coastal charm meets cultural vibrancy. From lively festivals and artisan markets to maritime celebrations and culinary showings, there's always something exciting happening in this picturesque Southern California town. Join locals and visitors alike in enjoying the unique blend of entertainment, community gatherings, and outdoor activities that make Dana Point a destination worth discovering year-round.
Join the crew at the Ocean Institute for a special Mother's Day whale-watching cruise! On this two-and-a-half-hour cruise, you'll get to experience everything the ocean has to offer from the harbor to miles beyond the jetty. Aboard the RV Sea Explorer, the Ocean Institutes 65' research vessel, you'll be in search of marine mammals such […]
Dana Point Aquatic Foundation & Westwind Sailing are hosting AquaFest 2025 / Open House to usher in National Safe Boating Week and to showcase the public access educational boating programs throughout Dana Point Harbor. This Free event is a fun-filled, family-oriented day that includes Free Life Jackets, Free Goodie Bags, Free Snow Cones, Free […]
There’s a luminous underwater world just waiting to shine! Learn about the remarkable ability of some marine animals to glow in the dark and witness this curiously beautiful phenomenon.* Come join the Ocean Institute's team on their new adventure this summer for a chance to witness the thousands of drifting organisms that can make their […]
Save the date! The Cosmic Creek Surf Festival + Concert returns May 31st-June1st, 2025 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. Over the […]
Join the Ocean Institute this Summer for a chance to explore the ocean after hours! Get the unique experience to see sharks and rays at their most active, hands on exhibits, and live shark feeding to end the night! Food trucks, beer & wine, and live music will be there for entertainment as well, you […]
Flag Day is Saturday, June 14th. Flag Day is a celebration of the American flag and the U.S. Army’s Birthday. To celebrate the Army’s 250th Birthday, Orange County Fifth District Supervisor, Katrina Foley will be displaying a field of 250 American flags in the park area near Baby Beach from June 12 through June 14, 2025, with […]
Gaze into the wonders of the universe with this immersive exploration of the night sky. Join us for an exploration of the night sky with a guided lesson on stargazing using a high-powered telescope. Members of the Los Angeles Astronomical Society will join us at Lantern's Edge and give us a detailed look at the […]
Join us for a 90-minute evening cruise aboard our luxury catamaran. This cruise features a wine host who explains all the wines you will be sampling from The Organic Cellar, which promotes organically grown and pesticide-free wines as well as a sample platter of cheese, crackers, dried fruits, and nuts that complement the wines. Come […]
Join Dana West Youth Sailing for their 1-week sailing camps. Choose from (7) 1-week sessions beginning this June. Each session will occur daily Monday- Friday from 9am – 3:30pm for young sailors ages 7-18. The mission of the DWYS program is to promote and teach the sport of sailing and seamanship to the youth of […]
The Dana Point Yacht Club Youth Sailing Program strives to provide a safe and fun learning environment for sailors aged 6 to 16 years so they may build confidence through skill, character through challenge and experience, sportsmanship through the Corinthian spirit of the sport, and care and stewardship of the sea through the sharing of our love […]
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