Things to Do in Dana Point

Get Out There

Dana Point’s energetic shores make it an excellent destination for all things sun and surf. Beyond the shores, though, lie limitless opportunities for adventure—from lush nature hikes to chic shopping sprees. With so many things to do, see, and experience, Dana Point is the perfect gateway to all the best that Orange County has to offer.

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Capistrano Beach

35005 Beach Rd, Dana Point, CA 92624 949-923-2280

  • 0.6 Miles from Beachfront Inn & Suites at Dana Point
  • 2 Minutes Driving
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Doheny State Beach

25300 Dana Point Harbor Dr, Dana Point, CA 92629 949-496-6171

  • 1.8 Miles from Beachfront Inn & Suites at Dana Point
  • 6 Minutes Driving
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Dana Point Harbor

34571 Golden Lantern Street Dana Point, CA 92629 (949) 496-6137

  • 1.9 Miles from Beachfront Inn & Suites at Dana Point
  • 5 Minutes Driving
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The Coach House

33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 949-496-8930

  • 2.1 Miles from Beachfront Inn & Suites at Dana Point
  • 5 Minutes Driving
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Dana Wharf Sportfishing / Whalewatching

34675 Golden Lantern Dana Point, CA 92629 (888) 224-0603

  • 2.2 Miles from Beachfront Inn & Suites at Dana Point
  • 7 Minutes Driving
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Dana Point Lantern District

24292 Del Prado Ave, Dana Point, CA 92629

  • 2.5 Miles from Beachfront Inn & Suites at Dana Point
  • 7 Minutes Driving
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Dana Point Ocean Institute

24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr, Dana Point, CA 92629 949-496-2274

  • 2.7 Miles from Beachfront Inn & Suites at Dana Point
  • 8 Minutes Driving
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North Beach (San Clemente)

Avenida Estación, San Clemente, CA 92672 949-361-8219

  • 3 Miles from Beachfront Inn & Suites at Dana Point
  • 6 Minutes Driving
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Harbor Point Conservation Park

34558 Scenic Dr, Dana Point, CA 92629

  • 3.2 Miles from Beachfront Inn & Suites at Dana Point
  • 9 Minutes Driving
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Outlets at San Clemente

101 W Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente, CA 92672 949-535-2323

  • 3.4 Miles from Beachfront Inn & Suites at Dana Point
  • 6 Minutes Driving
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Dana Strands Beach

34001-34099 Selva Rd, Dana Point, CA 92629

  • 3.8 Miles from Beachfront Inn & Suites at Dana Point
  • 11 Minutes Driving
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Salt Creek Beach

California 92629

  • 4.1 Miles from Beachfront Inn & Suites at Dana Point
  • 8 Minutes Driving
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Mission Basilica San Juan Capistrano

San Clemente, CA 92672 949-234-1360

  • 4.2 Miles from Beachfront Inn & Suites at Dana Point
  • 7 Minutes Driving
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San Clemente Pier

San Clemente, CA 92672

  • 4.7 Miles from Beachfront Inn & Suites at Dana Point
  • 10 Minutes Driving
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Laguna Beach

31716 Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

  • 5.9 Miles from Beachfront Inn & Suites at Dana Point
  • 10 Minutes Driving
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Baby Beach

34551 Puerto Pl, Dana Point, CA 92629

  • 6.5 Miles from Beachfront Inn & Suites at Dana Point
  • 6 Minutes Driving
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San Clemente State Beach

225 Avenida Calafia, San Clemente, CA 92672 949-492-3156

  • 7.7 Miles from Beachfront Inn & Suites at Dana Point
  • 10 Minutes Driving
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Sawdust Art Festival

Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 949-494-3030

  • 10.4 Miles from Beachfront Inn & Suites at Dana Point
  • 17 Minutes Driving
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Irvine Spectrum Center

670 Spectrum Center Dr. Irvine, CA 92618 (949) 790-4871

  • 17 Miles from Beachfront Inn & Suites at Dana Point
  • 22 Minutes Driving
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O’Neill State Park

30892 Trabuco Canyon Rd, Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679 949-923-2260

  • 20 Miles from Beachfront Inn & Suites at Dana Point
  • 26 Minutes Driving
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Crystal Cove

8471 N Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 949-494-3539

  • 20.8 Miles from Beachfront Inn & Suites at Dana Point
  • 24 Minutes Driving
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Orange County Great Park

8000 Great Park Blvd. Irvine, CA 92618 949-724-6247

  • 20.9 Miles from Beachfront Inn & Suites at Dana Point
  • 22 Minutes Driving
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Disneyland

1313 Disneyland Dr, Anaheim, CA 92802 714-781-4636

  • 32.3 Miles from Beachfront Inn & Suites at Dana Point
  • 42 Minutes Driving
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Richard Nixon Presidential Library

18001 Yorba Linda Blvd, Yorba Linda, CA 92886 714-993-5075

  • 37.4 Miles from Beachfront Inn & Suites at Dana Point
  • 38 Minutes Driving
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