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ana Point Harbor is owned and operated by the County of Orange. OC Dana Point Harbor oversees the Harbor and partners with OC Parks. This County park is unique in that it offers a variety of recreational amenities, restaurants and shops all catering to the casual visitor and boating enthusiast. It is easy to see why so many set sail for this historic, romantic and adventurous Harbor.
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[ January - April ] Whale Watching Cruises Daily
DANA POINT MARINA INN
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[ March ] Festival of Whales
Father’s Day Weekend Art Show & Sale
Baby Beach
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Fishing Pier
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4th of July Fireworks Extravagan
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Whitey Harrison Annual Outrigger Canoe Classic Race
Toshiba Tall Ships Festival
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[ December ] Holiday in the Harbor Celebration
TurkeyTrot.com
Boat Parade of Lights
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Coastal Clean-up Day
Annual Turkey Trot 5k/10k Fun Run Thanksgiving Day
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Laurena G. Chambers • Gift & Book Store 949.496.2274 Super Stop Liquor • Beverages & Snacks 488.7642 Country Fox • T-Shirts, Sweatshirts & Unique Gifts 493.4847 White Pelican • Authentic Native American Jewelry & Art 240.1991 Raj Perfumery • Designer Perfumes, Sunglasses & Gifts 489.2962 Spring • European Footwear, Clothing, Jewelry & Accessories 489.1223 Woody Hut • Ocean & Surf Inspired Gifts & Clothing 443.1072 Mille Fleurs • Specializing in Bath, Body & Spirit 248.7668 Art Sea Gallery • Art, Sculptures, Glass Work, Jewelry & Decor 240.2321 Chez Nevine • Footwear for Healthy Feet & Clothing 487.7000 Gift Chateau • Gifts, Jewelry, Cards, T Shirts, Novelty Items 493.9811 Upstairs Store • Unique Gifts, Jewelry, Casual Clothing & Home Decor 661.3787 Bella Sea • Boutique, Gifts & Nautical Decor 487.0013 Chocolate Soldier • Fine Chocolate & Unique Gifts 493.4135 Harbor Jeweler • Fine Custom Made Jewelry 276.2424 Downstairs Store • Gift Boutique with Coastal Character 496.1424 Golden Galleon Boutique • Fun Women’s Clothing, Shoes, Jewelry, Accessories 493.8521 Top Brass • Men’s Resort Wear 496.4140 Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching • Clothing, Tackle & Accessories 496.5794 Da Vine Food & Wine • Wine Tasting, Boutique CA Wines, Gourmet Food & Gifts 493.4044
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Dana Point Yacht Club’s Richard Henry Dana Charity Regatta
Boat Rides with Santa
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Doheny Blues Festival
[ June ] Dana West Yacht Club Leukemia Cup Regatta Dana Point Harbor In-the-Water Boat Show
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DANA POINT SHIPYARD
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The Brig • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, Patio 949.496.9046 Gemmell’s Restaurant • LaCuisine of Dana Point 234.0063 Beach Cities Pizza • Gourmet Pizza, Sandwiches & Salads, Patio 496.0606 Harbor Grill Restaurant • Mesquite Grill Seafood & Steak, Bar & Patio 240.1416 Coffee Importers Deli & Juice Bar • Coffees, Bagels, Sandwiches & Juice Bar, Patio 493.7773 El Torito Restaurant • Waterside Mexican Cuisine, Bar 496.6311 Harpoon Henry’s Restaurant • Steak, Seafood, Entertainment, Waterside Patio 493.2933 Scoop Deck Ice Cream & Espresso Bar • Ice Cream, Specialty Coffees, Waterside Patio 493.7773 Wind & Sea • Steak, Seafood, Entertainment & Waterfront Patio 496.6500 Proud Mary’s • Breakfast, Lunch, Bar & Waterfront Patio 493.5853 Turks • Waterfront Restaurant & Bar 496.9028 Harbor Deli • New York Style Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Patio 496.0424 Slice of New York • Pizza, Lunch, Dinner, Coffee, Ice Cream, Desserts 496.1447 Jon’s Fish Market • Seafood Restaurant & Fish Market, Patio 496.2807 Restaurant Aventura Sailing • Banquet Facility w/ Ocean & Harbor View 493.9493
I-5 Freeway [northbound] Beach Cities exit I-5 Freeway [southbound] Pacific Coast Highway exit
information line 949.923.2255
www.DanaPointHarbor.com
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Ocean Institute • Marine Science & Maritime History Education 949.496.2274 Captain Dave’s Dolphin & Whale Safari • Hi-Tec Boats, Underwater Viewing Pods 488.2828 OC Sailing & Events Center • Sailing, Paddle Board Lessons & Camps 923.2215 Westwind Sailing • Boating, Sailing & Water Activity Education 492.3035 Dream Catcher Yachts • Yacht Sales & Charters 248.7100 Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching • Since 1971 #1 in Charters & Cruises 496.5794 Catalina Island Ferry Service • Catalina Island Passenger Service 310.519.1212 Curlew Charters • Historic 82’ Schooner - Unforgettable Sailing Charters 922.2759 Riviera Dive Charters • Dive Charters 866.400.3483 Spirit Sailboat Charters • Sailboat Charters 496.5794 Embarcadero Marina Boat Rentals & Launchramp • Launch Ramp, Boat Storage 496.6177 Capo Beach Watercraft • Personal Watercraft/Jet Ski/SeaDoo & Kayak Rentals 661.1690 Dana Point Jet Ski • Jet Ski & Kayak Rentals 661.4947 Aventura Sailing • Skippered Sailboat Cruises/Corporate Regattas/Sailing Club 493.9493 Get College Funding • College Planning & Maritime Education 340.2675
Boating & Marine Services
2A Guest Docks • Guest Dock Day/Overnight Slip Rental 949.496.6137 3 Dream Catcher Yachts • Yacht Sales & Charters 248.7100 4 Dana West Marina • West Harbor Boat Slip Rentals 493.6222 5 OC Dana Point Harbor Dept. • Harbor Management & Operations 923.2236 6 Dana Point Marina Co. • East Harbor Boat Slips/Guest Slip Rentals 496.6137 9 Arrow Custom Covers • Canvas Covers for Boats, RV’s, Etc. 496.0403 12 Sun Country Marine • Yacht Sales 493.1740 15A Mariner’s Yacht & Ship Brokerage • Yacht Sales 429.2628 17 Dick Simon Yachts • Yacht Sales & Charters 493.2011 25 Dana Point Shipyard • Full Service Boat Yard & Storage 661.1313 26 Dana Point Fuel Dock • Fuel, Bait & Snacks 496.6113 27 California Bait & Supply • Bait Barge 289.2720 28 Harbor Patrol Office • Harbor Patrol Operations 248.2222 29 Nordhavn Yachts • Yacht Design & Sales, New & Brokerage 496.4848 30 Wave Crest Financial • Marine Financing & Insurance 487.3377 31 Aventura Sailing • Skippered Sailboat Cruises/Corporate Regattas/Sailing Club 493.9493 32 Dana West Yacht Club • Membership Yacht Club 661.1185 34 Vessel Interiors & Finishes 278.1002 35 Dana Point Yacht Club • Membership Yacht Club 496.2900 36 Zero Company Performance Marketing • Search Engine Marketing, SEO 528.3778 37 Tilly Group • Marine & Trade Show Logistics Mgmt. 254.8180
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Dana Point Marina Inn • In Harbor Hotel
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[ welcome ]
y land or by sea it’s easy to visit Dana Point Harbor! Located midway between Los Angeles and San Diego it is the perfect day or overnight trip. Dana Point Harbor is an exciting portside community, located in a natural cove bounded on one side by dramatic cliffs and, on the other, by the clear waters of the Pacific. Dana Point Harbor has been attracting mariners and visitors alike since the 1800’s. A nine-foot bronze statue of author/ seaman Richard Henry Dana gazes across the Harbor. The town is named after Dana who visited this area in 1835 aboard the trading ship Pilgrim and declared our cliff-lined cove “the only romantic spot in California”. The Harbor is still one of the most romantic spots in California. Discover its dramatic views from the cliffs, wide beaches, large park areas, terrific restaurants and unique shops. It has something for everyone.
[ Richard Henry Dana ]
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The Harbor has a rich maritime history and while it was quite the adventure back then to get to the area, it is now easily accessible for sailors and visitors alike. The adventures now lie in the many land and water activities that are available within the Harbor. Accessibility to the Harbor’s many amenities is made trouble free with ample FREE parking.
The Harbor is home to 15 restaurants catering to every taste, offering fine dining and casual eats along with an ocean breeze. Dining choices include not only terrific views from great outdoor patios, but are also local favorites. Discover a restaurant that offers food for your every mood from snappy sunrise breakfasts, scrumptious lunches and romantic dinners. Discover “just off the boat” fresh seafood, Mesquite grilled steaks, New York style Deli fare, Mexican and French cuisine and the best pizza on earth. Let’s not forget the best happy hours in town where you can enjoy great appetizers and quench your thirst!
The Harbor is ideally located to provide the quickest and closest doorway into the world of these magnificent mammals. The Dana Point headlands is a reference “landmark” for the whales and is a famous gathering area, attracting whales year round. Each winter Gray Whales leave the cold Arctic Seas and follow the coastline to the warm, calm waters of Southern California and Baja. This 5,000-mile migration brings many of the pods past the Harbor where they can easily be seen and photographed. Upon the Gray Whales return to the Arctic in late April, the summer finds our waters awash with Blue Whales and often Humpbacks along with Minke and Fin Whales. Whale Watching has become a year round activity and it doesn’t get better than in the Whale Watching Capital of the West, Dana Point!
Two marinas inside a 1.5 mile jetty are home to 2,500 boats. Complete marina facilities include guest slips, launching ramps, fuel dock, shipyard, boat sales and rentals, yacht clubs and sailing associations. Dreaming of owning or chartering a boat? Our yacht brokers and charter companies are conveniently located and eager to help turn your dreams into reality. Activities abound both in and out of the water. Kayaking, stand up paddling, sailing, jet skiing, fishing, whale watching, marine cruises and music cruises are all available in our Harbor. We are the only harbor that gets you out in the ocean and having fun within minutes of your launch. The Catalina Express Ferry is your ride to fun filled Catalina Island. The surrounding parks include fantastic public picnic and BBQ areas, open grass areas, a public fishing pier and local favorite, Baby Beach. Baby Beach is a wave free swim area where children and parents can play in the water. Kayakers and paddle boarders also launch from this area to enjoy the wake free waters of the marina. Many enjoy strolling, walking or jogging along the water’s edge or you can bicycle the 4-mile circumference of the Harbor.
[ The Brig Pilgrim & the Spirit of Dana point ]
The OC Sailing & Events Center offers classes both in and out of the water. Professional Instruction for sailing and paddle boarding allows you to become part of the Harbor experience! The Harbor is home to the Ocean Institute, a marine education facility. The Ocean Institute is nationally known for its hands-on marine science, environmental, ocean education and maritime history programs. It is open to the public on weekends and is home to two tall ships, the Pilgrim and Spirit of Dana Point.
For a quick pick me up, enjoy your favorite ice cream, smoothie or specialty coffee drink alongside the water’s edge.
[ shopping ] Intriguing shops are loaded with unexpected treasures. Discover fine jewelry, coastal home décor, artwork, boutique clothing, hand made chocolates, perfumes and custom made soaps and lotions, wine and gourmet foods and nautical gifts. The merchants of the Harbor specialize in customer service and are eager to help you find that ‘special’ gift.
The Tidepools located behind the Institute are where you can get an up-close view of the many different species of marine life and enjoy a walk along the cliffs.
[ ACCOMmODATIONS ] [ baby beach ]
[ Boating at OC Sailing & Events Center ]
The Dana Point Marina Inn is the only ‘in-harbor’ hotel. Their Harbor view rooms offer a place of relaxation and romance. Located just steps away from the Harbor amenities including restaurants, shopping and activities makes this the perfect place to extend your stay.
Discover the vast marine life outside of the Harbor aboard one of the public or chartered Marine Mammal Adventure cruises. Feel the wind at your back and hear the bark of the sea lions as you cruise along the ocean waves.
