The tide pools at Ocean Institute. Photo: Rod Foster
EXPLORE DANA POINT N
Whether seeking romance, family time or a gathering with friends, this seaside city beckons
BY STACIE N. GALANG
o matter where you are in life, Dana Point welcomes you with its pristine beaches, grand views and awe-inspir-
ing sunsets. You’re invited to explore this natural wonderland in outdoor recreation or across the table with a loved one. While you’re here, let the people and businesses who keep this city moving make you feel at home with an expertly prepared meal, a hand-wrapped gift and a comfortable room to relax in. We’ve compiled creative lists of places to go and see for families and couples. We also brainstormed a line-up of to-dos for a group of gals or guys. Cross off every suggestion in one category or mix and match to suit your desires. We hope you enjoy our picks as well as this coastal community and all its varied offerings. In Dana Point, we harbor the good life and extend it to all who visit.
28 DESTINATION Dana Point
Family Fun in Dana Point Parents and children flock to Dana Point to
experience the ocean and relax in an outdoor wonderland. Drawn to its pristine shores, families can while away a sunny day building sandcastles, swimming and surfing or exploring the local eco- system teeming with marine life. Each of Dana Point’s beaches has its own unique personality, which gives moms and dads oodles of options. Young families, especially, may want to head
to the eastern end of Dana Point Harbor and build their day around the water. One destination worth visiting is the Ocean Institute, a nonprofit devoted to marine science and the teaching and sharing of it. The facility is open to the public on weekends and makes for an ideal spot for a fam- ily outing that entertains as much as it educates. A unique feature of the Institute is the 19th
FAMILY FRIENDLY DANA POINT
Visit the Ocean Institute and Tide Pools
Hit Baby Beach and Rent Paddle Boards or Kayaks
Satisfy your Sweet Tooth Take a Whale Watching Tour Rent Bicycles and Explore
PCH Rides. Photo: Rod Foster DANA POINT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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