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Let the Good Times Roll

Dana Point Events

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.

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Dana Point Turkey Trot

Dana Point Harbor 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, CA

The Dana Point Turkey Trot is one of the nation's largest turkey trots! Join 10,000+ participants in the Dana Point Harbor on Thanksgiving Day to run/walk a 5K, 10K, Combo 10K/5K, or Kids' 1-Mile Gobble Wobble. Celebrating 47 years, the Dana Point Turkey Trot is the premier trot in Southern California and is the perfect place to […]

Surfing Santa Contest

Salt Creek Beach

Spectate the 14th Annual Surfing Santa and Stand-Up Paddle Board Contest at Salt Creek Beach, benefiting Surfers Healing. For more information, visit the event website. Register to participate here.

Santa Paddle

Baby Beach 34445 Ensenada Pl, Dana Point, CA, United States

Join Stand Up To Trash for a family fun Santa Paddle on Sunday, December 22 at 9am at Baby Beach in the Dana Point Harbor. Use your imagination and come dressed as a reindeer, snowman, elf, Santa or Mrs. Claus! The Santa Paddle is a fun community event. Participants can bring their own equipment or Westwind […]

Festival of Whales Cardboard Classic & Dinghy Dash

Baby Beach 34445 Ensenada Pl, Dana Point, CA, United States

Westwind Sailing is honored to host the 8th annual Cardboard Classic & Dinghy Dash during the Dana Point Festival of Whales! This event is a fun-filled, family-oriented day that includes a cardboard boat building contest and race (the Dinghy Dash), business boat exhibition and public vote, food, event celebrity emcee – Jim Taylor, music and […]

Western Surfing Association Surf Contest

Salt Creek Beach

Western Surfing Association (WSA) presents their annual surf contest! Save the date: April 5 & 6, 2025 at Salt Creek Beach. More information will be posted at surfwsa.org

AquaFest 2025

Westwind Sailing 34451 Ensenada Place, Dana Point, CA, United States

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 […]

Free

Cosmic Creek Surf Festival & Concert

Salt Creek Beach

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 […]

Doheny Surf & Art Festival

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

Come celebrate the historic surf culture and coastal beauty of the park at our annual Doheny Surf & Art Festival! FREE two-day event, happening June 21st-22nd, 2025 * State Park parking fees will be required if parking in the park. VENDORS: We are excited to welcome surf and ocean related businesses to join us!  Price […]

Free

Dana West Youth Sailing Camp

Dana West Yacht Club 24601 Dana Dr, Dana Point, CA, United States

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 […]

$450

Junior Summer Sailing Program

Dana Point Yacht Club 24399 Dana Dr, Dana Point, CA, United States

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 […]

$450