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Things to do in Dana Point

Tours & cruises, parks & beaches and zoos & aquariums — 14 places to go in Dana Point, California. Most admission $5 to $8. 5 have a verified saving right now.

Tours & cruises in Dana Point9

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Parks & beaches in Dana Point2

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Zoos & aquariums in Dana Point2

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Museums in Dana Point1

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Dana Point's waterfront attractions center on ocean activities and marine wildlife viewing. Dana Wharf offers whale and dolphin watching tours, local fishing trips, and kids fishing clinics from its sportfishing fleet. Capt. Dave's Dana Point Dolphin & Whale Watching Safari provides dolphin and whale watching excursions. Dana Point Parasail offers parasailing flights over the ocean, where visitors are lifted into the air while tethered to a parachute, ascending above sparkling waves and the coastline. Beyond the water, Doheny State Beach opens daily and features the Tide Pool and Aquarium at Doheny State Beach, which houses the largest public aquarium in the California State Park System. Lantern Bay Park is a large, relatively flat grassy park overlooking Dana Point Harbor and the ocean. The Ocean Institute offers interactive ocean science education through weekend general admission and weekday educational programs. The Dana Point Historical Society is a volunteer-run nonprofit museum that preserves and celebrates the history of Dana Point. For sailing, Dana Point Charters offers sailing experiences where guests take an active role in operating the sailboat under the guidance of experienced captains, while Curlew Charters Inc operates the Historic Sailing Schooner Curlew, a fully restored 82-foot sailing vessel.

What this list covers

Dana Point has 14 places to go, mostly tours & cruises (9), parks & beaches (2), zoos & aquariums (2).

6 of them publish an admission price, 6 publish opening hours, 5 are running a verified saving.

Every figure here was read on the attraction’s own website, most recently on September 23, 2026.

How we know these are real

Savings here are quoted from the attraction’s own website, word for word. This one, for example:

“Disabled Day Use: $7.50 per vehicle (Valid CA State Parks Disabled Discount Pass required)”

Quoted from parks.ca.gov · checked on

Common questions

How many attractions in Dana Point are running a deal?
5 of the 14 attractions in Dana Point currently have a verified saving, covering 14 offers in total. Each is quoted from the attraction’s own website.
What kinds of attractions are included?
tours & cruises (9), parks & beaches (2), zoos & aquariums (2), museums (1).
Are these deals guaranteed to still be available?
No. Every deal here carries the date it was last checked on the attraction’s own website and a link straight to the page it came from, so you can confirm it before you travel. Prices and offers change without notice.
What water activities can we do with younger children?
Dana Wharf runs kids fishing clinics alongside its whale and dolphin watching tours and local fishing trips. The Tide Pool and Aquarium at Doheny State Beach features the largest public aquarium in the California State Park System. Lantern Bay Park is a large, relatively flat grassy park overlooking Dana Point Harbor and the ocean, suitable for families with small children.
Can we go whale watching, and what discounts are available?
Capt. Dave's Dana Point Dolphin & Whale Watching Safari, Dana Wharf, and Pacific Whale Tours Dana Point all operate whale and dolphin watching tours. Dana Wharf offers 50% off whale and dolphin watching tours on Tuesdays. Capt. Dave's provides an Early Bird Sunday Special Safari.
What sailing options exist for families or groups?
Dana Point Charters offers sailing experiences where guests take an active role in operating the sailboat under experienced captains. Curlew Charters Inc operates the Historic Sailing Schooner Curlew, a fully restored 82-foot sailing vessel. Off The Grid Private Boat Adventures operates exclusive private charters for groups of up to six people departing from Dana Point Harbor.