Dana Point Events

This event is organized by the Dana Point Entertainment & Arts Council and The Pop-Up Shoppes. Please contact their team directly with questions at [email protected]

Date: Monday, December 5 Time: 4:30pm - 5:30pm Santa and his elves will be arriving at Pines Park on his Jolly Trolley to hand out pre-packaged treats for children up to 12 years of age.   The event is from 4:30pm to 5:30pm and features carolers, hot chocolate, cookies, and the tree lighting at 5:15pm. Bring an unwrapped […]

Dana Point Harbor is excited to announce the 47th Annual Boat Parade of Lights, “Surfin’ USA,” returning this December! Decorate your boats for the chance to win up to $10,000 in cash prizes across several award categories. The annual holiday light display, consisting of over 700,000 LED lights is set to illuminate the Harbor starting […]

This exclusive package for kids ages 12 and under, includes an art lesson via video feed by environmental artist Wyland and a FREE 2-hour whale watching adventure. Each child that participates in the Art Lesson (cost is $15) will be entered in a contest to win prizes as well as a gift from Wyland just […]

Enjoy the splendor of Mozart and Schubert with the Dana Point Symphony.

Beach Cleanup and Lunch & Learn What would happen if everyone picked up at least one piece of trash? Join us for a day of fun on the water, beach and surrounding areas to cleanup our natural world. ​ Saturday February 11, 2023 9-11 Beach Cleanup and Lunch & Learn 9-10:30 Beach Cleanup 10:30 Free […]

Your Valentines Day brunch kicks off aboard our upscale catamaran Hoku Nai’a with a catered brunch buffet and a complimentary glass of Champagne while a live Dixieland band plays. You’ll also enjoy dolphin and whale watching along Dana Point’s beautiful coastline during your Valentine’s Day cruise. A variety of whale watching sightings can be had in February […]

Valentine's Day Whale Watching: Tuesday, Feb. 14 4:30-6:30pm Enjoy a complimentary glass of champagne or non-alcoholic beverage & chocolate treats while we gaze at the beautiful sunset and look for marine life. Raffle to wine a harbor inspired gift package! Sunset Cruise: Sat , Feb. 11 & Sun, Feb. 12 4:30-6:30pm Whale watch during a […]

The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel kicks off the 2023 Culinary Cookout on the Coast Series with Brews & Bites, a reimagined backyard barbecue presented on the resort's oceanfront Dana Lawn. Collaborating with local breweries to create a Beer Garden experience, guests are invited to enjoy the beachside beer festival, featuring an afternoon of global street-food stations, […]

Celebrate the migration of the grey whale with a two day event and join the 52nd Anniversary celebration of the Dana Point Festival of Whales! For more information, visit the Dana Point Festival of Whales website here!