What to do in Dana Point, CA

Activities, attractions and tours
Dana Point

Dana Point Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that Dana Point has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

Dana Point is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Dana Point to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

Dana Point Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Dana Point.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Dana Point attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.


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Capistrano Beach

4/5(9 area reviews)

Capistrano Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Doheny State Beach and Capistrano Beach Park.

Capistrano Beach
Great mural by local high school students perfectly visualise what this beach is all about. And for a big audience as well: 

“Each year, about 7 million people pass through the tunnel to the beach.“

Maybe not so secret..

https://www.ocregister.com/2018/03/27/new-mural-with-mystery-surfer-girl-replaces-30-year-old-painting-at-salt-creek-beach-tunnel/

Monarch Beach

5/5(2 area reviews)

Travelers come to Monarch Beach for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Salt Creek Beach and Monarch Beach Golf Links while you're in town.

Monarch Beach
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Lantern District

4/5(1 area review)

While Lantern District isn't home to many top sights, Dana Point Harbor and Doheny State Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Lantern District
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Del Obispo

2/5(1 area review)

While visiting Del Obispo, you might make a stop by sights like The Coach House and Capistrano Beach Park.

Del Obispo
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Regatta

Though Regatta might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Salt Creek Beach Park and Ocean Institute.

Regatta
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Marquesa

When in Marquesa, you can plan a visit to Monarch Beach Golf Links and Salt Creek Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Marquesa

Day trip destinations from Dana Point