Beaches in Dana Point - The OC - Orange County, California



	Located in the midst of the California Riviera halfway between Los Angeles and San Diego, the oceanfront and seaside community of Dana Point offers miles of panoramic views of the Pacific Coast. Be sure to experience OC Dana Point Harbor with over 40 shops, restaurants, surfing, charters, fishing and whale watching. The largest small boat harbor on the west coast. Dana Point, a breath of fresh air.


	OC Dana Point Harbor 34451 Puerto Place, Dana Point, California 92629 / 949-923-2280 This harbor houses 2,500 yachts within its two marinas. The harbor is bordered by a one-and-a-half mile jetty; complete with harbor facility guest slips, boat rentals, fishing, windsurfing jetsking, kayaking, boat charters, shopping, restaurants and picnicking. Home of the tallships the “Pilgrim” and “Pride of Dana Point”.
Ocean Institute 24200 Dana Point Harbor, Dana Point, California 92629 / 949-496-2274 Marine animals in aquaria, ocean-themed exhibits, marine mammal (whale watching) and tall ship cruises. Home to the Toshiba Tall Ships Festival, held each year in September.

OC Sailing and Events Center 34451 Ensenada Place, Dana Point, California 92629 / 949-923-2215 Provides sailing and water based experiences to the community and also hosts social and business events.

Whale Watching Every year, from December through April, visitors delight in watching the migration of the California gray whales from Alaska to Mexico. Whale watching excursions offered out of both Dana Point and Newport Harbors.

	Capistrano Beach 35005 Beach Road, Capo Beach, California 92675 / 949-923-2280 South of OC Dana Point Harbor and Doheny State Beach, lays a 62-acre stretch of sandy beach. Enjoy volleyball, basketball and other beach activities. During the summer months concessionaire services are available.

Doheny State Beach 25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, California 92629 / 949-496-6172 Doheny was the first designated state beach in the California State Park system. This state beach is two parks in one - with camping in the southern area and day use in the northern area. There is a five-acre lawn with picnic facilities and volleyball courts. The camping section has 122 campsites and some of the sites are only steps away from the beach. This is the only location in the state park system with an aquarium. Located at the intersection of Del Obispo and Dana Point Harbor Drive.

	Salt Creek Beach 33333 S. Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point , California 92629 / 949-923-2280 Salt Creek Beach provides residents access to 18 acres of public beach. The park consists of a landscaped parking facility, a grass-park area with picnic tables, sandy beaches, rocky promontories, and sheer cliffs. The original ravine canyon, locally known as Salt Creek, makes the northern boundary of the beach. A small reef creates some of the best swells along the shoreline making this beach area a popular surfing location.

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