Guidebook for Dana Point
Arts & Culture
Missão San Juan Capistrano
26801 Ortega HwyLovely strolling area near downtown.
This is the hub of art life in southern california with most significant california artsists being represented at one of the local galleries. My happy place!
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Praia Principal
This is the hub of art life in southern california with most significant california artsists being represented at one of the local galleries. My happy place!
Sightseeing
Stunning views of the ocean, park and sunset with a great walking trail.
129 moradores locais recomendam
Praia de Salt Creek
Ritz Cove DrStunning views of the ocean, park and sunset with a great walking trail.
Love to stroll here, rent anythign related to water sports, check out the eaterys, picnic on the grass, relax at baby beach, check out the pirate ships and visit the Ocean Institute.
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Porto de Dana Point
Love to stroll here, rent anythign related to water sports, check out the eaterys, picnic on the grass, relax at baby beach, check out the pirate ships and visit the Ocean Institute.
San Clemente Pier station
615 Avenida VictoriaBeautiful old Pier in a nice walking area.
Food Scene
Salt Creek Grille
32802 CA-1Good food and ambiance!
Hennessey's Tavern
34111 La PlazaLive music and good food...lots of drinks too.
Best view at the end of the Harbor and All You Can Eat Sunday Brunch!
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Wind & Sea Restaurant
34699 Golden LanternBest view at the end of the Harbor and All You Can Eat Sunday Brunch!
Great fresh food, fair prices and terrific drive up the coast.
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Bear Flag Fish Company
3421 Via LidoGreat fresh food, fair prices and terrific drive up the coast.
Chart House
34442 Street of the Green LanternGo for the Happy Hour and enjoy the view!
Las Brisas
361 Cliff DrUpscale Mexican Food and a local favorite.
Fresh catch next to sport fishing marina...
34 moradores locais recomendam
Jimmy's Famous American Tavern
25001 Dana Point Harbor DrFresh catch next to sport fishing marina...
Fish and chips is the specialty, along with burgers and mixed drinks and beer.
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Turk's Restaurant
34683 Golden LanternFish and chips is the specialty, along with burgers and mixed drinks and beer.
Center of the Temecula wine country and very restful day.
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Vinícola e Vinhedo Callaway
32720 Rancho California RdCenter of the Temecula wine country and very restful day.
Essentials
Ralphs
28231 Crown Valley PkwyYou can walk here as it across the street.
Trader Joe's
32351 Golden LanternGotta love it.
This Monarch Beach Golf Course is worth strolling along the paths leading to the beach, even if you are not golfing for the day! It is the most gorgeous golf grounds I have seen and overlooks the ocean. They are also very friendly and have a nice place for drinks and dining.
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Links de Golfe de Monarch Beach
50 Monarch Beach Resort NThis Monarch Beach Golf Course is worth strolling along the paths leading to the beach, even if you are not golfing for the day! It is the most gorgeous golf grounds I have seen and overlooks the ocean. They are also very friendly and have a nice place for drinks and dining.
Parks & Nature
Great vistas of the Marina, south to San Clemente and north to Laguna. Very nice place for a picnic!
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Heritage Park
34400 Old Golden LanternGreat vistas of the Marina, south to San Clemente and north to Laguna. Very nice place for a picnic!
Great, great place for a picnic, taking a hike along the beach and lots of grassy areas with fantastic vistas!
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Praia de Salt Creek
Ritz Cove DrGreat, great place for a picnic, taking a hike along the beach and lots of grassy areas with fantastic vistas!
Heisler Park
375 Cliff DrStunning views!
Parque estadual Crystal Cove
8471 North Coast HighwayLovely, private beaches.
Great, calm beach for the family with grills and patios with a pirate ship, board walk and grass areas.
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Baby Beach
34451 Ensenada PlGreat, calm beach for the family with grills and patios with a pirate ship, board walk and grass areas.
Expansive beach and the site of many festivals, such as the Lobster Festival and the Ohana Festival every year!
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Praia Estadual de Doheny
Expansive beach and the site of many festivals, such as the Lobster Festival and the Ohana Festival every year!
This is one of the SURFER'S beaches that people come to from around the world with a hidden access.
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Trestles Beach
This is one of the SURFER'S beaches that people come to from around the world with a hidden access.
I am told this is THE PLACE TO SURF in the world and comparable to the waves in Hawaii!
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San Onofre Beach
I am told this is THE PLACE TO SURF in the world and comparable to the waves in Hawaii!
Iconic Los Angeles beach with outdoor street entertainment and a bohemian community. Watch out when parking.
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Venice Beach
1900 Ocean Front WalkIconic Los Angeles beach with outdoor street entertainment and a bohemian community. Watch out when parking.
Lovely escape from LA but Orange County beach life is the place to be.
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Ilha Santa Catalina
Lovely escape from LA but Orange County beach life is the place to be.
Beautiful overlook of the ocean with grassy park for playful dates!
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Pines Park
34941 Camino CapistranoBeautiful overlook of the ocean with grassy park for playful dates!
Entertainment & Activities
The place to go on excursions like whale and dolphin watching, sport wishing and renting kayaks, boats, boards...
30 moradores locais recomendam
Dana Wharf Observação de baleias e pesca esportiva
34675 Golden LanternThe place to go on excursions like whale and dolphin watching, sport wishing and renting kayaks, boats, boards...
Catalina island is just an hour away by boat and worthwhile for a day trip!
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Catalina Express
34675 Golden LanternCatalina island is just an hour away by boat and worthwhile for a day trip!
Great for a family with young kids and not to be missed!
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LEGOLAND Califórnia
One Legoland DrGreat for a family with young kids and not to be missed!
This where you want to go to see the horse races! Nice local beaches too.
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Corrida de Del Mar
2260 Jimmy Durante BlvdThis where you want to go to see the horse races! Nice local beaches too.
Fantastic outing for the family to see all the sea life and exhibits.
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SeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World Dr.Fantastic outing for the family to see all the sea life and exhibits.
Disneyland is great for the family and especially children!
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Parque da Disneylândia
1313 Disneyland DrDisneyland is great for the family and especially children!
Spot for all that Los Angeles offers in outdoor music!
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Hollywood Bowl
2301 Hollywood Bowl RdSpot for all that Los Angeles offers in outdoor music!
Getting Around
Great place to catch the local free beach trolley and local buses.
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The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Laguna Niguel
One Ritz Carlton DrGreat place to catch the local free beach trolley and local buses.