53rd Annual Festival of Whales
Join the fun for Dana Point’s 53rd annual Festival of Whales, March 1-3, 2024.
Redo Market - Vinyl Show
Grab some vinyl’s and enjoy live music, beer, and food at Dana Point's Redo Market Vinyl Show!
Bulky Item Drop Off Day
Dana Point’s Bulky Item Drop Off Day. Come bring your items that can’t regularly be disposed of!
Santa Paddle
Come join or watch some festive paddleboarders dressed as Santa, reindeers, elves, and more! The paddle will begin at 9 am at Baby Beach then move around the island.
Santa Paws Photos at DP Harbor
Bring your beloved dogs down to Dana Point Harbor and have their photos taken with Santa! Photos are $15 for the first and $10 for any additional photos. All proceeds go to San Clemente - Dana Point animal shelter.
Santa Paws Photos at DP Harbor
Bring your beloved dogs down to Dana Point Harbor and have their photos taken with Santa! Photos are $15 for the first and $10 for any additional photos. All proceeds go to San Clemente - Dana Point animal shelter.
Boat Parade of Lights
Come to the Dana Point Harbor to watch the 48th annual Boat Parade of Lights! This year’s theme is Candyland, so it should be a colorful and fun event as usual this year.
Pines Park Tree Lighting
Come for the annual tree lighting at Pines Park. Santa and his elves will be there, along with carolers, hot chocolate and treats for the kids. The tree lighting will take place at 5:15 pm.
Santa's Jolly Trolley
Santa and his elves will be stopping by parks throughout Dana Point on the Dana Point Trolley and dropping off treats for kids up to 12 years of age.
Dana Point 46th Annual Turkey Trot
Gobble ‘til you wobble! Get ready for Dana Point’s 46th annual Turkey Trot! This year there will be one 10k race, two 5k races, and a kids 1 mile race. The races will begin at the Dana Point Harbor.
Beach Cleanup and Lunch & Learn
Come help keep Baby Beach clean then follow it with lunch and a learning session at the Ocean Institute.
Dana Point Harbor Holiday Lights
Stop by the Dana Point Harbor as it gets lit up to view this years Holiday Lights.
Mermade Market
Mermade Market is a 4 day event at the Ocean Institute which features diverse products from all types of creators. Mermade Market comes to Dana Point twice a year, Spring & Fall.
Dana Point Harbor Paddleboarding Witches
Come to the Dana Point Harbor to watch the paddleboarding witches 👻
5th Annual Namaste Witches Paddle
The first witches paddleboarding event of the weekend, come to the Dana Point Harbor for the 5th Annual Namaste Witches Paddle! The witches will begin gathering at Baby Beach at 9 am, and the paddle will begin at 9:30 am.
Spooky Seas at the Ocean Institute
Spooky Seas at the Ocean Institute is bringing the fun with activities like laser tag, costume contest, trick or treating, and more!
Dana Point Trolley Art & History Tour
Take a trolley through Dana Point and get a guided art & history tour along the way!
Bulky Item Pick Up Day
For Dana Point residents only. Come bring items that are normally difficult to dispose of to the bulky item pick up day. Items they allow to be brought: Electronic waste, furniture, large appliances, yard waste, and more! They do not accept chemicals, hazardous waste, car batteries, trees, engines, rock, and concrete.
Trash is Spooky! - Baby Beach Cleanup
Help keep our beaches clean by going to the Trash is Spooky! Baby Beach cleanup. After the beach cleanup, a free lunch and learning session will be held at the Ocean Institute.
Halloween Festival
Come bring the kids to this years Halloween Festival on Amber Lantern! There will be food, pumpkins, prizes, costume contests, and more.
Ohana Music Festival
Dana Point’s largest annual music festival is here once again. Founded by Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam, this year is sure to be another party on the beach. This year’s lineup includes: Eddie Veder, Foo Fighters, The Killers, Pretenders, and more!
California Coastal Cleanup Day
Pick your favorite beach and join the community is helping clean up our beautiful coastal areas. Good areas to help: Doheny Beach, Salt Creek Beach, Strands