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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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  • NSSA Surfing Competition

    Salt Creek Beach

    Save the date! The National Scholastic Surfing Association's (NSSA) Surfing Competition returns June 14-16, 2024 at Salt Creek Beach. More information will be available at NSSA.org

  • Cosmic Creek Surf Festival & Concert

    Salt Creek Beach

    Save the date! The Cosmic Creek Surf Festival + Concert returns June 1 - 2, 2024 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. […]

  • Dana Point Film Festival

    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, […]

  • Western Surfing Association Surf Contest

    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 […]

  • Surfing Santa Contest

    Salt Creek Beach

    The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel celebrates the return of the 13th Annual Surfing Santa and Stand Up Paddle Board Contest at Salt Creek Beach on Saturday, November 18. The annual contest celebrates community and directly benefits Surfers Healing. Register

    $30 – $60
  • 25TH ANNUAL VISSLA COSMIC CREEK

    25TH ANNUAL VISSLA COSMIC CREEK

    Salt Creek Beach

    We couldn’t be more stoked to announce the 25th Annual Cosmic Creek Surf Festival + Free Concert June 3rd & 4th at Salt Creek Beach in Dana Point. Join us for the community’s favorite event paying homage to the more alternative, experimental era of surfing’s history. Free concert on Saturday evening featuring Frankie + the […]

  • Surfing Santa Contest

    Salt Creek Beach

    The 2022 Surfing Santa Contest will take place at Salt Creek Beach on Saturday, November 19 + Sunday, November 20 We look forward to hitting the waves with you this year once again for an epic surf and SUP contest benefitting Surfers Healing. ​Categories and registration is now live. REGISTER HERE TODAY. For any inquiries, please […]

  • Surfing Santa Contest

    Surfing Santa Contest

    Salt Creek Beach

    The Surfing Santa and SUP contest is a two-day event, November 20-21, 2021, where contestants dress like Santa or other holiday-inspired characters and battle it out in the waves of Salt Creek Beach, located directly below The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, and known as one of the best surfing destinations in Southern California.