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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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Event Series Sharks After Dark

Sharks After Dark

Ocean Institute 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr, Dana Point, CA, United States

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 […]

$15

Father’s Day Lunch Harbor Cruise with Capt. Dave’s

Capt. Dave's Dolphin & Whale Watching Safari 24440 Dana Point Harbor Dr., Dana Point, CA, United States

Celebrate Father’s Day in style with Capt. Dave's upscale Dana Point Harbor Cruise, a perfect way to honor and cherish the special man in your life. You and Dad will […]

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 […]

Free
Event Series Dockside Drafts

Dockside Drafts

Ocean Institute 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr, Dana Point, CA, United States

This summer, make your way to Dockside Drafts at the Ocean Institute’s Maddie James Seaside Learning Center and Historical Wharf. This scenic waterfront beer event is the perfect stop to […]

Event Series Bioluminescence Night Cruise

Bioluminescence Night Cruise

Ocean Institute 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr, Dana Point, CA, United States

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 […]

$55

4th of July Fireworks

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

Southern California's BEST firework display is right here in beautiful Dana Point! The fireworks are shot from a barge on the water, located off the coastline of Doheny State Beach. […]

S’mores and Stargazing

Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club One Monarch Beach Resort, Dana Point, CA, United States

Make s'mores and gaze into the night sky with a high-power telescope Venture down to the Grand Terrace for an enriching evening of s'mores and stargazing. An expert astronomer will […]

$50