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 Oriana Poindexter at The Ocean Institute for an interactive cyanotype workshop. Learn this early alternative photographic process and use organic materials to create your own cyanotype prints using photo chemistry techniques first developed in the 1840s. The resulting prints are records of the state of the ocean and your creative process on that particular […]
The Ecology Center and City of Dana Point present the Organic Market, a modern day farmers market celebrating ecological producers and makers, on Wednesday, July 17 from 4:00-8:00pm on Amber Lantern. The Organic Market is a curated ecological experience filled with live music, beer gardens, and a variety of vendors including produce, pantry and perishable […]
Join The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel on Sunday, July 21 and enjoy a memorable puppy yoga experience over the ocean, in partnership with Spirit Yoga Studios. Upon arrival, quench your thirst with a complimentary bottle of organic juice, in partnership with Clean Juice. Reenergize with 45 minutes of all-levels flow and 15 minutes of puppy playtime, […]
You're invited to the Encanto Salsa Night + Market on Saturday, July 27 at Prado Square in the Dana Point Lantern District. Dance the night away with electrifying DJ sets and immerse yourself in the rhythm with FREE salsa classes. Explore a vibrant night market where you can pick up summer essentials from your favorite […]
Enjoy Some Bubbly on a Sunset Sail in Dana Point Curlew, one of Orange County’s oldest and most beautiful yachts, is now offering a two-hour romantic sunset champagne sail on the magnificent waters off Dana Point. A 1926 classic, this romantic schooner introduces you to the luxury and thrill of sailing as it used to […]
Ocean Institute is thrilled to invite you to an extraordinary evening of enchantment and discover at Bioluminescence Night during Sharks After Dark. This captivating event will take place Tuesday, August 6 or Thursday, August 8, offering guests a unique opportunity to experience the magical world of oceanic bioluminescence right on land! Dive into a world […]
The Whitey Harrison Classic is a 20-mile, 9-man outrigger race hosted by Dana Outrigger every August. The race was first run in July of 1971 from Newport to Dana Point Harbor as part of the Harbor’s Opening Ceremonies. Now approaching its 50th Annual, the race runs from just outside the mouth of Dana Point Harbor […]
You're invited to attend Ocean Institute's annual Founders Day celebrating their founder, Stan Cummings. Ocean Institute is excited to open up its doors and welcome anyone and everyone to a day of live music, food, drinks, ocean education, animal encounters, and an opportunity to learn and sign up for all of their future events and […]
Upscale wineries take center stage during this exclusive experience Bourbon Steak Orange County at Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach. Transcend your summer evenings to sip and swirl through multiple courses of savory creations, each dish thoughtfully paired by the evening's featured winemaker. Delight in an elegant evening on Tuesday, August 13, as Dante Mondavi hosts a […]
Visit Dana Point Board of Directors meets every other month at various locations throughout Dana Point. Locations, dates, and times may vary. To learn more, please email Executive Director Heather Johnston. To find out the location, date and time of the next meeting, check out the posted agenda here.
