Visit Dana Point

Sunset Cruise + Wine Cruise with Dana Wharf
2024-02-16 16:30 - 18:30 UTC | Dana Wharf Whale Watching, 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, CA, 92629, United States
Whale watch during a romantic sunset and enjoy a complimentary glass of Champagne. Sunset Cruise available February 16, 17 & 18 from 4:30-6:30pm. Book reservation

Redo Vinyl Market
2024-02-17 17:00 - 21:00 | Dana Point Community Center 34052 Del Obispo Dana Point, CA 92629
Redo Market and the City of Dana Point welcome you to a vinyl show and community gathering with bands, beer and food at the Dana Point Community Center on Saturday, February 17.
5:00-9:00pm Free to the public
4:00pm Early Entry $5

Live Music on Stage:
4:30pm Dano’s Juke Joint
7:00pm Uni Boys

For more information, visit redomarket.com

Valentine's Brunch & Harbor Cruise
2024-02-18 11:00 - 13:00 | Capt. Dave’s Dolphin & Whale Watching Safari, 24440 Dana Point Harbor Dr., Dana Point, CA, 92629, United States
Give your Valentine a relaxing 2-hour Dana Point Harbor cruise with Capt. Dave’s Dolphin & Whale Watching Safari featuring a catered brunch with juice & coffee, unlimited mimosas or Champagne, and live music.

Dana Point Festival of Whales
2024-03-01 | Dana Point Harbor, 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, CA, 92629
The 53rd Annual Dana Point Festival of Whales returns March 1-3, 2024 to the Dana Point Harbor. Celebrate the return of the California gray whales as they grace our coast during their annual, awe-inspiring migration. Families and friends of all ages can enjoy a weekend of fun-filled activities and events including a Parade, Concert on the Water & BBQ, Street Fair, Whale Watching, and so much more.
For a full schedule of events, visit festivalofwhales.com

St. Patrick's Day Lunch & Harbor Cruise
2024-03-17 12:30 - 14:30 | Capt. Dave’s Dolphin & Whale Watching Safari, 24440 Dana Point Harbor Dr., Dana Point, CA, 92629, United States
Luck is on your side aboard Capt. Dave’s festive 2-hour Dana Point Harbor cruise featuring a catered lunch, live music, and craft beer available for purchase.

Ocean Institute's Speakeasy Circus Gala
2024-03-23 18:00 - 23:00 | Ocean Institute, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr, Dana Point, CA, 92629, United States
Embark on an unforgettable evening at the Ocean Institute’s circus-themed gala on Saturday, March 23 from 6:00-11:00pm. Come be a part of a memorable evening where entertainment meets philanthropy, all in the name of experience. Get ready to be enchanted, indulge in culinary delights, and dance the night away at this circus celebration!
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the event website

City of Dana Point Egg Hunts
2024-03-30 10:00 - 12:00 | Dana Point Community Center, 34052 Del Obispo St, Dana Point, CA, 92629, United States
Hop over to the Dana Point Community Center to find the fun with festivities for everyone! Enjoy bunny photos, goodie bags, music by Beach City Waves, puppet show, magic show, crafts, and face painting.
For more information, call the City of Dana Point Recreation Division at (949) 248-3536.

AVEO Easter Breakfast Buffet
2024-03-31 07:00 - 12:00 | Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club, One Monarch Beach Resort, Dana Point, CA, 92629, United States
Gather together for an elegant Easter Breakfast Buffet at AVEO Table + Bar. Chef David Kasparian is preparing an array of traditional breakfast items—including a savory omelet bar, waffles, pancakes, and assorted pastries—as well as Latin-inspired items showcasing a savory taco cart, Huevos Ahogados, and Plantain Tempura. For a spirited flair, enjoy bottomless mimosas with seasonal fruit and freshly squeezed juices.
$85 per adult (breakfast buffet only)
$115 per adult (breakfast buffet and bottomless mimosas)
$45 per child (ages 3-12); complimentary for children ages 0-2
View Menu & Book a Reservation here

Easter Breakfast at Club 19
2024-03-31 09:00 - 12:00 | Club 19 at Monarch Beach Golf Links, 50 Monarch Beach Resort N, Dana Point, CA, 92629, United States
Enjoy a casual breakfast experience on Easter Sunday at Club 19. Explore the a la carte menu, complemented by a range of festive mimosas and other libations. Dine on the outdoor patio with ocean and golf course views, or gather together in the comfort of the indoor dining room, accented by a roaring fireplace.
View Menu & Book a Reservation here

Grand Lawn Easter Egg Hunt
2024-03-31 09:00 - 12:30 | Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club, One Monarch Beach Resort, Dana Point, CA, 92629, United States
This Easter, make memories together at the Grand Lawn Egg Hunt Celebration. In addition to a traditional Egg Hunt, join in festive activities for the whole family, including a bunny petting zoo, face painting, balloon art, bounce houses, as well as meet and greets with Mr. and Mrs. Bunny. Each individual reservation includes all of these elegant activities, plus a decorative basket to use during the Egg Hunt.
Available for children up to 10 years old
$95 per child for Resort Guests
$85 per child for Members
RESERVE
Available for Resort guests and Members at this time. Cancellations within 72 hours of the event will result in a $50 charge per child.
GRAND LAWN EASTER EGG HUNT
Each Egg Hunt will begin promptly at the start time.

9:00 am: Little Ones (ages 0-5)
9:30 am: Big Kids (ages 6-10)
11:30 am: Little Ones (ages 0-5)
12:00 pm: Big Kids (ages 6-10)

ADDITIONAL EASTER FESTIVITIES
Each reservation admits (1) child and includes:

Decorative Basket
Egg Hunt
Petting Zoo
Face Painting
Balloon Art
Bounce Houses
Meet & Greet/Photo-op with Mr. & Mrs. Bunny

Easter Sunday Brunch at Laguna Cliffs
2024-03-31 10:00 - 14:00 | Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa, 25135 Park Lantern, Dana Point, CA, 92629, United States
Perched high on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa is a picturesque Victorian-style resort overlooking the California coastline and Dana Point Harbor — making it the perfect place to spend a California-style Easter holiday. Join us on Sunday, March 31st, for a memorable Easter Brunch experience with the Easter Bunny himself. Book your reservations on OpenTable.
Come join us for a fun and delicious Easter Day experience! Our elegant buffet will consist of an Omelet bar, King Crab legs, a Filet Tenderloin carving station, a dessert bar, and much more! This is the perfect family gathering with multiple Easter Egg hunts, an Easter bunny to take pictures with, and also includes 1 complimentary mimosa for our 21+ attendees!

Easter Brunch at Glasspar
2024-03-31 10:00 - 14:00 | Glasspar, 24961 Dana Point Harbor Dr., Dana Point, CA, 92629, United States
Ready to indulge in a delectable Easter brunch? Look no further than Glasspar! Enjoy a memorable dining experience featuring an exquisite brunch menu and delightful specials. Whether you prefer the cozy ambiance indoors or the refreshing outdoor setting on the heated patio, Glasspar has got you covered!
Reserve your spot now and treat yourself to a feast that celebrates the essence of Easter at Glasspar.

Botanical Easter Brunch Buffet
2024-03-31 10:00 - 15:00 | Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club, One Monarch Beach Resort, Dana Point, CA, 92629, United States
Dine in the elegant setting of the Botanical Lawn and enjoy an al fresco Easter celebration, featuring a savory brunch buffet and picturesque ocean views. Delight in an expansive spread of upscale offerings, including a Butcher Station with tapenade-stuffed leg of lamb and roasted rosemary lemon chicken, a shellfish and seafood display, an Asian-inspired offering of dim sum, spring rolls, and sushi; a hot seafood station with mussels, sea bass, and rock shrimp risotto, as well as traditional breakfast favorites. For spirited libations, a full bar will be available for drinks to purchase, including specialty bloody marys and mimosas.
$185 per person,
$75 per child (ages 3-12)
Excludes tax and gratuity.
To reserve, please call reservations at 949-234-3900.

Easter at Monarch Bay Beach Club
2024-03-31 10:30 - 21:00 | Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club, One Monarch Beach Resort, Dana Point, CA, 92629, United States
Beachside Brunch • 10:30am-2:30pm
Lunch & Dinner • 2:30pm-9:00pm
Dine just steps from the surf and sand and enjoy a festive Easter dining experience at Monarch Bay Beach Club, exclusively available for resort guests and members only. Start the day with an elegant Beachside Brunch, showcasing upscale culinary creations including a Honey Baked Ham & Eggs Benedict and Smoked Salmon Rillettes—among other breakfast favorites such as Pancakes and an American Breakfast Plate. For lunch and dinner, delight in Chef Seth’s coastal-inspired dishes ranging from Spicy Tuna Nachos and a King Salmon Bowl, to dishes from the land, including Slowly Braised Short Rib, Pan-Seared Chicken, and Pasta Bolognese. Exclusively for Easter, enjoy curated specials including a savory Duck Ravioli Carbonara and a Slow-Roasted Leg of Lamb.
Available for resort guests and Members only. To reserve your table, please call 949-234-3200.

Easter at Bourbon Steak
2024-03-31 16:00 - 21:00 | Bourbon Steak Orange County, One Monarch Beach Resort, Dana Point, CA, 92629, United States
Gather with your loved ones and delight in a memorable Easter dining experience at Bourbon Steak Orange County. Discover an artfully prepared menu of prime cuts and innovative dishes, fresh seafood and caviar, and seasonal accompaniments, while dining in the upscale setting of the stylish dining room or outdoor terrace with resort views. For an elevated evening, enjoy wine pairings from the Bourbon Steak cellar featuring over 800 wines, each one hand-selected by the Resort sommelier, Michelle Morin Nishina.
View Menu & Book a Reservation here

Visit Dana Point Board of Directors Meeting
2024-04-10 15:00 - 17:00 | CA
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.

Western Surfing Association Surf Contest
2024-04-13 - 2024-04-14 | Salt Creek Beach
The Western Surfing Association (WSA) is the oldest competition surfing association in the USA and, by far, the largest on the West Coast. The WSA, established in 1961, is a California non-profit corporation dedicated to promoting and preserving the sport of surfing through fun, family oriented surf competitions.
The WSA will host a Surf Competition at Salt Creek Beach on April 13 & 14. For more information, visit surfwsa.org

Doheny State Beach Cleanup
2024-04-13 09:00 - 12:00 | Doheny State Beach, 25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, CA, 92629, United States
Join Doheny State Beach Foundation for an Earth Day Beach & Creek Cleanup on Saturday, April 13 at 9:00am.
Thank you for bringing along either work or gardening gloves, a refillable water dispenser, and dress for the weather. We will provide reuse trash bags, drinking water and light snacks.
Complimentary parking passes are given at check-in and are valid until 12:30pm upon completion of the cleanup. Meet at the picnic tables along the boardwalk adjacent to the main lifeguard headquarters and San Juan Creek river mouth.
Hosted by Doheny State Beach Foundation

Free Tours of US Coast Guard Narwhal Ship
2024-04-13 10:00 - 15:00 | Ocean Institute, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr, Dana Point, CA, 92629, United States
The Ocean Institute is thrilled to announce the return of the United States Coast Guard Narwhal ship for an exciting day of free tours on April 13. Visitors will have the unique opportunity to explore the vessel, meets its officers and crew, and participate in a range of maritime activities.
From 10am-3pm, guests can embark on complimentary tours at the Ocean Institute’s Maddie James Seaside Learning Center and Historical Wharf.

2024 California Wine Festival
2024-04-19 18:30 - 21:00 | Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa, 25135 Park Lantern, Dana Point, CA, 92629, United States
Sunset Rare & Reserve Tasting: Friday, April 19 from 6:30-9pm at Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa
Guests are invited sip on fine wines and taste a variety of delicacies surrounded by the ocean at the beautiful Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa. This is an elegant VIP event for true fine wine lovers, located in one of Orange County’s most beautiful coastal cities – Dana Point. The limited number of tickets sell out quickly (due to the rarity of the wines being poured). A champagne reception is just the prelude to an evening of sampling hard-to-find trophy wines to an adoring crowd dressed in their finest casual/elegant resort wear.
More Info & Tickets

Beachside Wine Festival: Saturday, April 20 from 1-4pm (VIPs 12pm) at Sea Terrace Park
The quintessential California wine tasting experience – sun, sea, food, wine and music – all come together at this sun-splashed wine fest on a grassy, palm-lined Sea Terrace Park. By 1:00 pm the event is in full swing at this Camelot-like white-topped tent village next to the sparkling Pacific Ocean. Wine lovers find hundreds of fine wines, regional craft brews and a dizzying variety of foods to sample. Artisanal cheeses, breads, olive oil, as well as shellfish, salads, chocolates, cakes, and more! A live band keeps the beat for this all-day feast for the senses where wine and food are king and queen.
More Info & Tickets

Orange County Beach Bocce Championship
2024-04-20 | Doheny State Beach, 25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, CA, 92629, United States
Join the Boys & Girls Clubs of Capistrano Valley for their Orange County Beach Bocce Championship on Saturday, April 20 at Doheny State Beach!
Registration begins at 8:00am. First ball is tossed at 9:30am. Come early to learn the rules and how to play. Lunch, drinks, and an event hat will be provided for all registered players.
For more information on signing up a team to play, visit the event website

Doheny State Beach Earth Day Planting Project
2024-04-20 09:00 - 12:00 | Doheny State Beach, 25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, CA, 92629, United States
Join Doheny State Beach Foundation for an Earth Day Native Planting Project on Saturday, April 20 at 9:00am.
Come help us beautify some planter mounds with a variety of colorful California native plants to attract pollinators to Doheny by providing a vital habitat and nectar source.
Thank you for bringing along either work or gardening gloves and a refillable water dispenser.
Complimentary parking passes are given at check-in and are valid until 12:30pm upon completion of the cleanup. Meet at the picnic tables along the boardwalk adjacent to the main lifeguard headquarters and San Juan Creek river mouth.
For more information, contact Doheny State Beach Naturalist, Vicki, at vwiker@parks.ca.gov
Hosted by Doheny State Beach Foundation

2024 California Wine Festival
2024-04-20 13:00 - 16:00 | Sea Terrace Park, 33522 Niguel Road, Dana Point, CA, 92629, United States

Stand Up To Trash Beach Cleanup
2024-04-21 08:00 - 11:00 | Baby Beach, 34445 Ensenada Pl, Dana Point, CA, 92629, United States
What would happen if everyone picked up at least one piece of trash? Join Stand Up To Trash for a day of fun on the water, beach and surrounding areas to cleanup our natural world.
8:00-9:00am Yoga in the grass at Baby Beach
9:00-10:30am Beach Cleanup
10:30 Free Lunch & Learn at Ocean Institute
11:00am Lunch
Two places to register, check-in & weigh-in:

Baby Beach: Bags and gloves will be provided, reusable gloves encouraged! Arrive early (9am) to use a (single or double) kayak or stand-up-paddleboard for an “on the water” cleanup provided by Westwind Sailing! (max 4 pieces of equipment per party)
Ocean Institute: Bags, buckets and grabbers will be provided, reusable gloves encouraged!

Theme: Earth Month

Fresh coffee, hot chocolate and donuts provided by Coffee Importers (participants are encouraged to bring their own reusable cup!)

Earth Day Cruise with Dana Wharf
2024-04-21 17:00 - 19:00 | Dana Wharf Whale Watching, 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, CA, 92629, United States
Join Dana Wharf Whale Watching on board The OCean Adventure vessel for an Earth Day Sunset Whale Watching on April 21 from 5-7pm. The celebration entails whale watching while cleaning up balloons from the ocean. Each guest will receive a reusable tote bag.
Special guest, Vicki Patterson from Stand Up To Trash, will be on board discussing ways in which we can help with this year’s theme of “Planet vs. Plastics.”
Book Reservation

Redo Market
2024-04-28 09:00 - 17:00 | Del Prado Avenue, Del Prado Avenue, Dana Point, CA, 92629, United States
A community gathering uniting vintage fans and local artisans of California. Stroll and explore a curated collection of vintage and an authentic assortment of makers on Del Prado Avenue on Sunday, April 28 from 9am-5pm. Live music, hands on experiences and a selection of food trucks will make it a day for all to enjoy.
For more information, visit redomarket.com

Dana Point Film Festival
2024-05-02 - 2024-05-05 | Salt Creek Beach
The Dana Point Film Festival is a 4-day ocean-inspired film festival showcasing documentaries on conservation, exploration, education, adventure, and surfing. In addition to film screenings, the this fun-filled weekend will offer free outdoor movies, musical performances, cultural events, and educational talks with renowned global oceanographic experts. For a full schedule of events and more information, visit danapointfilmfestival.org

Mermade Market
2024-05-03 | Ocean Institute, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr, Dana Point, CA, 92629, United States
Mermade Market is a 3-day festival that feels like a pop-up shop, meets craft fair, meets farmers market, meets family reunion! It is a hand curated marketplace with a mission to bring incredible finds from amazing creators to customers. Shop unique gifts May 3-5, 2024 at the Ocean Institute.
Friday: 10am-6pm
Saturday: 10am-6pm
Sunday: 10am-8pm
For more information, visit mermademarket.com

Photo Credit: Emily McAllister Photography

Cinco De Mayo Fiesta at AVEO
2024-05-04 08:00 - 14:00 | Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club, One Monarch Beach Resort, Dana Point, CA, 92629, United States
Join the fiesta at AVEO as we celebrate Cinco de Mayo with culinary delights all weekend. Savor an elevated Mexican-inspired buffet, showcasing authentic favorites from South of the border, and refreshing bebidas like housemade horchata, agua frescas, and margaritas. As you dine on the al fresco patio or in the stylish dining room, enjoy live music from a festive Mariachi Band.
Book Reservation

Cinco De Mayo Harbor Cruise with Capt. Dave's
2024-05-05 13:45 - 15:45 | Capt. Dave’s Dolphin & Whale Watching Safari, 24440 Dana Point Harbor Dr., Dana Point, CA, 92629, United States
Celebrate Cinco De Mayo with a fun 2-hour harbor cruise in charming Dana Point Harbor aboard Captain Dave’s upscale power catamaran, Hoku Nai’a.
Cruise Highlights:

Authentic catered tacos or cheese quesadillas with rice & beans
Two free margaritas
Live music by Trio Mariachi Capri
Tour of picturesque Dana Point Harbor
Upscale power catamaran with seating
Soda, water, beer, hard seltzers, wine available for purchase
Reduced capacity for a spacious experience
