Guidebook for Dana Point
Parks & Nature
Heritage Park
34400 Old Golden LanternBeautiful ocean views with expansive lawn for a picnic!
Pines Park
34941 Camino CapistranoBeautiful and unique area park with ocean views in a forested lot.
Crystal Cove State Park
8471 North Coast HighwaySecluded beaches without any development.
Heisler Park
375 Cliff DrStunning local park offers a lovely walk.
Main Beach Park
Iconic beach at the center of Laguna.
Beautiful beach and voted one of the best in California with grassy green park, picnic areas, basketball courts, great surfing beach, trails around the Monarch Beach Golf Course, and an easy visit to The Ritz Carlton.
129 locals recommend
Salt Creek Beach
Ritz Cove DrBeautiful beach and voted one of the best in California with grassy green park, picnic areas, basketball courts, great surfing beach, trails around the Monarch Beach Golf Course, and an easy visit to The Ritz Carlton.
Famous beach that hosts music festivals, paddle board and surfing competitions. Ample parking and lovely area with southern views of the bay.
94 locals recommend
Doheny State Beach
Famous beach that hosts music festivals, paddle board and surfing competitions. Ample parking and lovely area with southern views of the bay.
Torrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadGreat vistas among the Pines.
Louise Leydon Park
Stunning views of Laguna and Dohney Beach. Great for an evening look out!
Nice beach for the kids as it has gentle waves to learn to swim, sail and paddle board.
20 locals recommend
Baby Beach
34451 Ensenada PlNice beach for the kids as it has gentle waves to learn to swim, sail and paddle board.
Entertainment & Activities
Great for small children to practice their Lego skills on a grand scale!
1249 locals recommend
LEGOLAND California
One Legoland DrGreat for small children to practice their Lego skills on a grand scale!
World famous and the Original and arguably the best Disney experience in Anaheim, CA!
3085 locals recommend
Disneyland Park
1313 Disneyland DrWorld famous and the Original and arguably the best Disney experience in Anaheim, CA!
SeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World Dr.Amazing aquatic shows and lovely experience for the family.
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrOne of the top zoos in the US.
Great outing with the kids and visit the Pirates ship and landing! Go behind the Institute for a great view of our rocks and cliffs.
40 locals recommend
Ocean Institute
24200 Dana Point Harbor DrGreat outing with the kids and visit the Pirates ship and landing! Go behind the Institute for a great view of our rocks and cliffs.
Sightseeing
Lovely old style pier with wonderful dining available for early arrivals! Fantastic views!
102 locals recommend
San Clemente Pier station
615 Avenida VictoriaLovely old style pier with wonderful dining available for early arrivals! Fantastic views!
Lovely day trip to our nearby island to have a nice lunch and ride boats.
188 locals recommend
Santa Catalina Island
Lovely day trip to our nearby island to have a nice lunch and ride boats.
Monarch Beach Resort
Monarch Beach Resort NorthI like to stroll around the golf course trail to the beach!
Nice place with 30 minute free parking to walk around and see the cliff views.
42 locals recommend
The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Laguna Niguel
One Ritz Carlton DrNice place with 30 minute free parking to walk around and see the cliff views.
Go to the park across the street for Yoga in the Park at 10:00 am and enjoy the views.
Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa
25135 Park LanternGo to the park across the street for Yoga in the Park at 10:00 am and enjoy the views.
Food Scene
Peking Dragon Restaurant
34171 CA-1Excellent Chinese restaurant, elegant atmosphere.
Mahé
24961 Dana Point Harbor DrNice outdoor patio and good food.
Salt Creek Grille
32802 CA-1Good food and nice setting.
The Habit Burger Grill
32505 Golden LanternStarbucks
32515 Golden LanternCoastal Kitchen
34091 CA-1Luciana's Ristorante
24312 Del Prado AveThai Bite Thai Cuisine
28251 Crown Valley PkwyThis is a vineyard experience with many other vineyards in the area to spend a day or two!
43 locals recommend
Callaway Vineyard & Winery
32720 Rancho California RdThis is a vineyard experience with many other vineyards in the area to spend a day or two!
Arts & Culture
This is our annual Art Festival in summer and winter that is well attended by local artists!
91 locals recommend
Sawdust Art Festival
935 Laguna Canyon RdThis is our annual Art Festival in summer and winter that is well attended by local artists!
Cultural point of interest when California was first settled by missionaries.
167 locals recommend
Mission San Juan Capistrano
26801 Ortega HwyCultural point of interest when California was first settled by missionaries.
Drinks & Nightlife
Chart House
34442 Street of the Green LanternNice outdoor place for Happy Hour to enjoy the sunset.
Hennessey's Tavern
34111 La PlazaLive music, open patio, good food and drinks.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
32351 Golden LanternRalphs
903 S El Camino RealLaguna Dana Urgent Care
24060 Camino Del AvionAlbertsons
33601 Del Obispo St