There’s a host of delights in Dana Point

A leisurely cruise from Newport Harbor, Dana Point Harbor is the perfect day trip getaway. With over 50 specialty shops and a host of waterfront restaurants, the area attracts thousands of visitors annually for shopping, sport fishing, walking, bicycling, and a variety of recreational activities. Adjacent to the harbor is Doheny State Park, one of California’s most popular beach facilities in a city that boast several world class beaches, perfect for surfing, swimming, or building sandcastles. The Ocean Institute, located on the east end of the harbor, offers a look into Southern California’s maritime history and vibrant marine environment. The surrounding waters are considered one of the best places in the world to view migrating whales, and If you’re real lucky a “dolphin stampede.” It is one of the most breathtaking natural events you can witness, with hundreds, and sometimes thousands, of dolphins ranging in size from young juveniles to adults measuring nearly 8 feet in length charging over the surface.

A late afternoon trip will reward you and your guest with a spectacular cocktail hour as the sun slowly slips behind the inviting silhouette of Catalina Island. A truly magical way to end a day aboard your own yacht.

Let Us Arrange Your Trip
If you’ve never explored Dana Point Harbor from the water, check in with our Concierge service before your departure and we’ll provision your boat for the trip and provide an itinerary for the best places and times to enjoy any activity. You can tap into local knowledge advice from your Captain and crew.