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Things to do in Dana Point with kids

Tours & cruises, parks & beaches and zoos & aquariums — 15 places to go with kids in Dana Point, California. 7 of them publish a price. 6 have a verified saving right now.
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Tours & cruises in Dana Point10

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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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What’s on in Dana Point

Within 25 miles of Dana Point. Dates and wording are each venue’s own.

Places with deals in Dana Point

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Dana Point's attractions center on the water and maritime history. Capt. Dave's Dana Point Dolphin & Whale Watching Safari, Dana Wharf, and Dana Point Parasail draw visitors to the harbor, where parasailing flights lift you above sparkling waves and the coastline while boat tours track dolphins and whales offshore. The Spirit of Dana Point, a historic tall ship at Ocean Institute, brings maritime history to life during Sailor's Life Tours aboard the vessel's deck. For families seeking a full day, Doheny State Beach stretches along the coastline where swimmers, surfers, and beachgoers spend time in the water and sand, and the Tide Pool and Aquarium at Doheny features the largest public aquarium in the California State Park System. Ocean Institute itself offers interactive ocean science education through weekend general admission and weekday educational programs. Those preferring land-based exploration can visit Lantern Bay Park, a large, relatively flat grassy park overlooking Dana Point Harbor and the ocean, or the Dana Point Historical Society, a volunteer-run nonprofit museum that preserves and celebrates the history of Dana Point.

What this list covers

Dana Point has 15 places to go, mostly tours & cruises (10), parks & beaches (2), zoos & aquariums (2).

7 of them publish an admission price, 13 publish opening hours, 1 has something dated on now, 6 are running a verified saving.

Every figure here was read on the attraction’s own website, most recently on November 1, 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?
6 of the 15 attractions in Dana Point currently have a verified saving, covering 21 offers in total. Each is quoted from the attraction’s own website. Examples include Capt. Dave's Dana Point Dolphin & Whale Watching Safari, Dana Point Parasail, Dana Wharf. Check each venue’s offer wording and eligibility conditions.
What’s on in Dana Point right now?
1 attraction in Dana Point has something dated running, 4 listings in all. Each carries its own dates and the venue’s own sentence, and nothing is listed once its dates have passed.
What kinds of attractions are included?
tours & cruises (10), 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's the best option for a toddler visiting Dana Point?
The Spirit of Dana Point offers a Tiny Tots Bundle Discount for young children experiencing maritime history aboard a historic tall ship. Lantern Bay Park provides a large, flat grassy space overlooking the harbor where families with small children can spend an afternoon outdoors without strenuous activity.
Can we see whales and dolphins without a big boat tour?
Several operators run dedicated whale and dolphin watching tours. Capt. Dave's Dana Point Dolphin & Whale Watching Safari, Dana Wharf, and Pacific Whale Tours Dana Point all depart from Dana Point Harbor, with Dana Wharf offering 50% off whale and dolphin watching on Tuesdays.
What fishing options exist in Dana Point?
Odyssey Sportfishing Dana Point operates private fishing charters aboard the Second Chance, a fully customized Parker 2520XL vessel. Dana Wharf offers local fishing alongside whale and dolphin watching, with both activities discounted 50% on Tuesdays.