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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Harbor Point Conservation Park
34558 Scenic Dr, Dana Point, CA 92629
- 3.2 Miles from Beachfront Inn & Suites at Dana Point
- 9 Minutes Driving

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

Dana Strands Beach
34001-34099 Selva Rd, Dana Point, CA 92629
- 3.8 Miles from Beachfront Inn & Suites at Dana Point
- 11 Minutes Driving

Salt Creek Beach
California 92629
- 4.1 Miles from Beachfront Inn & Suites at Dana Point
- 8 Minutes Driving

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

San Clemente Pier
San Clemente, CA 92672
- 4.7 Miles from Beachfront Inn & Suites at Dana Point
- 10 Minutes Driving

Laguna Beach
31716 Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 5.9 Miles from Beachfront Inn & Suites at Dana Point
- 10 Minutes Driving
Baby Beach
34551 Puerto Pl, Dana Point, CA 92629
- 6.5 Miles from Beachfront Inn & Suites at Dana Point
- 6 Minutes Driving

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

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

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

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

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

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

Disneyland
1313 Disneyland Dr, Anaheim, CA 92802 714-781-4636
- 32.3 Miles from Beachfront Inn & Suites at Dana Point
- 42 Minutes Driving

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