Dana Point California Described

Discover the Romance

If February is the official month of romance, then Dana Point Harbor must be the official Home Port of Romance. Not only does the Harbor offer spectacular sunrises and sunsets, tranquil and beautiful scenery, but amenities, which are conducive to the setting of that special "romantic moment and memory. Generally flowers or jewelry are the typical romantic offerings. I think time is the most cherished gift you can give to someone. Time spent with someone you love doing things you both enjoy is always a romantic gesture. So, this month, why not take some time with the love of your life and make some romance of your own. Need a little coaxing to get out and find that special someone, something special? Come on down to the Harbor and check out the many romantic specials going on in the stores and restaurants. Visit our website www.danapointharbor.com for more info!

Dine & Shop Promo

Check out our Dine & Shop Promo going on now in the Harbor. The Dine & Shop promotion might reward YOU with a $50 Harbor Gift Certificate for dining and then visiting one of our fantastic retail shops. After you dine at our restaurants, you will be given an entry form to drop off at one of the participating retail shops to enter to win a $50 Harbor Gift Certificate to be used towards your next purchase in one of our outstanding retail stores. All harbor restaurants including Wind & Sea, Harpoon Henry's, Harbor Grill, Gemmell's, The Brig, Coffee Importers, Beach Cities Pizza, The JollyRoger, Harbor Deli, Proud Mary's and El Torito are all participating, along with the retail shops including Beyond the Sea, Golden Galleon, Momilani's, Top Brass, Chez Nevine, Raj Perfumerie, Sea Styles, Country Fox, Gift Cateau, Dana Wharf Sportfishing, MilleFleurs, White Pelican, Woody Hut, Harbor Salon, Art Sea, Bella Sea, Chocolate Soldier, Downstairs Store, The Upstairs Store, Coastal Lifestyles and Whimsey Hollow. A new winner will be picked each week! So, come on down and Dine & Shop and maybe your next purchase will be on us!

Grey Whales Outside The Harbor

Grey Whales are breaching right outside the harbor. This photo was caught on one of our Whale Watching excursions yesterday. The waters are alive with life and it is truly inspiring to see these prehistoric Mammals in their natural habitat.

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Things to do in the Harbor

There are many great amenities that you can enjoy during your visit at Dana Point Harbor. There are the many water activities which include kayaking, sailing, paddleboarding, fishing, whale watching, and jet skiing.

Land activities include bicycle riding, strollering, rollerblading, jogging and walking around the Harbor. You can start at the Golden Lantern retail area and walk all the way around the island area and to the Ocean Institute and back on wide sidewalks with fantastic water and boat views.

On the Island and at Baby Beach there are picnic and bbq areas, restrooms and lots of grassy areas for activities. Check out the community tiled wall at Baby Beach and enjoy the sandy between your toes.

The tidepools are just behind the Ocean Institute and is a wildlife sanctuary, so just leave footprints and take away only memories! Enjoy.