Things to do in Dana Point
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Most popular activities in Dana Point
Adventure & outdoor
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Laguna Beach Backroads Electric Bike Tour
Cruises & boat tours
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Dolphin & Whale Watching Eco-Safari with Underwater Viewing
History & culture
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Guided Tour of Mission San Juan Capistrano
Water activities
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Laguna Beach SUP Lesson and Tour
Food, drink & nightlife
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Luxury Catamaran Sunset and Wine Cruise from Dana Point
Discover the most popular places to visit in Dana Point
Dana Point Harbor
Explore the waterfront of Dana Point Harbor and enjoy other activities such as surfing in Dana Point. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Doheny State Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Doheny State Beach during your travels in Dana Point? While you're in the area, stroll along the marina.
Salt Creek Beach Park
Explore the lovely green spaces of Salt Creek Beach Park and enjoy the surfing in Dana Point. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets, or seek out its golf courses.
Ocean Institute
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Ocean Institute during your trip to Dana Point. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
Baby Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Baby Beach during your trip to Dana Point? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Capistrano Beach Park
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Capistrano Beach Park during your trip to Dana Point? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
Dana Cove Park
Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Dana Cove Park, a lovely green space in Dana Point. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the surfing spots.
Lantern Bay County Park
Explore the lovely green spaces of Lantern Bay County Park and enjoy the surfing in Dana Point. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
Monarch Beach Golf Links
Play a round of golf at Monarch Beach Golf Links and enjoy other activities in Dana Point such as surfing. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Dana Point
Capistrano Beach
Capistrano Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Doheny State Beach and Capistrano Beach Park.
Monarch Beach
Travelers come to Monarch Beach for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Salt Creek Beach and Monarch Beach Golf Links while you're in town.
Lantern District
While Lantern District isn't home to many top sights, Dana Point Harbor and Doheny State Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
Del Obispo
While visiting Del Obispo, you might make a stop by sights like The Coach House and Capistrano Beach Park.
Regatta
Though Regatta might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Salt Creek Beach Park and Ocean Institute.
Marquesa
When in Marquesa, you can plan a visit to Monarch Beach Golf Links and Salt Creek Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
- Doheny State Beach
- Salt Creek Beach Park
- Irvine Spectrum Center
- Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base
- University of California
- Orange County Great Park
- Crystal Cove State Park
- Mission San Juan Capistrano
- San Clemente Pier
- Newport Pier
- Segerstrom Center for the Arts
- Corona del Mar State Beach
- Pelican Hill Golf Course
- Crystal Cove
- Balboa Pier
- Saddleback Church
- Hoag Hospital