Things to Do

OC Wildlife & Beach Tour Inc.

Come see the hidden treasures on a ½ day tour through paradise...Orange County.
Set aside a ½ day to discover the natural beauty of the O.C. with an eco-tour of the ocean tide pools or a nature preserve on one of our Wildlife & Beach Tours. For art and wine lovers, we also offer an Art Tour in Laguna Beach. Other ½ day tour offerings:

A Beach Coastal & Shopping Tour and an Orange County Tour. All tours Include transportation, educational guide, beverage and snack. Light walking. We pick up at most resorts/hotels. Morning or afternoon tours offered. For a reservation, call: 949-500-6981 or visit http://www.ocwildlifebeachtour.com/, email: ocwildlifebeachtour@cox.net

Ocean Institute

The Ocean Institute has become nationally known for its hands-on marine science, environmental education and maritime history programs. More than 110,000 K-12 students and 8,000 teachers annually participate in the Institute's 61 award-winning, immersion style programs.
24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr.
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 496-2274
http://www.ocean-institute.org/

Dana Point Harbor

The Dana Point Harbor offers specialty shopping, fishing and whale watching excursions, kayaking, Catalina transportation, and a variety of restaurants from coffee shops to fine waterfront dining.
http://www.danapointharbor.com/

Whale-Watching

Dana Point is Orange County's best year round whale watching destination. With migrating Gray Whales from November through April and Blue whales visiting from May through November, the harbor is uniquely close to the spots where these animals are most often seen.
http://www.danapointharbor.com/Whales.html

Beaches

Capistrano Beach
35005 Beach Road
Capo Beach, CA 92675
(949) 923-2280

Doheny State Beach
http://www.dohenystatebeach.org/

Salt Creek Beach
33333 S. Pacific Coast Hwy.
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 923-2280

Farmers Market

Each Saturday, California farmers bring fresh produce to sell at the Dana Point Farmers Market from 9:00am to 1:00pm. The Dana Point Farmers Market is located in La Plaza Park on Pacific Coast Highway near the Clock Tower.