South Coast and Catalina Island Sights
- Overview
- Places to Explore
- Sights
- Restaurants
- Hotels
- Entertainment
- Shopping
- Travel Tips
- Features
- Fodor's Choice
- Deals
Dana Point Harbor
Dana Point Harbor Review
Dana Point Harbor was first described more than 100 years ago by its namesake, Richard Henry Dana, in his book Two Years Before the Mast. At the marina are docks for private boats and yachts, marine-oriented shops, restaurants, and boat and bike rentals.
Dana Point Festival of Whales. In early March the Dana Point Festival of Whales celebrates the passing gray whale migration with concerts, 40-foot-long balloon whales on parade, films, sports competitions, and a weekend street fair. 949/496-1045 or 888/440-4309. www.festivalofwhales.org.
- Map It
- Phone: 949/923-2255
- Website: www.danapointharbor.com
- Location: Dana Point
Contact Information
Free Fodor's Newsletter
Subscribe today for weekly travel inspiration, tips, and special offers.
Fodor's Trip Planning Ideas
- Great American Vacation: Find Your Next U.S. Trip with Fodor's
- 80 Degrees: Fodor's Helps You Find Your Best Beach Vacation Spots
- Go List: Fodor's Top 25 Places to Go in 2013
- Hotel Awards 2012: Fodor's 100 Top Hotels
- Weekend Getaways: Fodor's Recommends the Best Weekend Escapes in the US
- Best of Europe: Fodor's Picks the Best Places to Visit in Europe
Travel Deals in The South Coast and Catalina Island
- $157-$197 -- LA: Suite at 4-Star Hotel w/Rooftop Pool BookIt.com
- $53-$76 -- Anaheim Hotel near Disney w/Breakfast, 70% Off BookIt.com
- $189-$209 -- Weekends & Holidays at Beverly Hills Hotel — $189-$209 Residence Inn Beverly Hills
- $124 -- Los Angeles: 4-Star Hollywood Hotel — $124 Hotwire.com
- $103 -- 4-Star Los Angeles Downtown Hotel — $103 Hotwire.com
· Forums Trip Reports
-
Just thought I'd post our trip report from this past weekend at the Big Sur Marathon. Read more
-
I’m just going to state the nitty-gritty to keep this post short. Read more
·California Forum, Illinois Forum, Indiana Forum, Massachusetts Forum
-
ABOUT US.....
We will both be 22 years old by the time we fly out and have recently completed university. We are coming over to the USA to experience the big cities, the bars, the beaches, the culture Read more
· News & Features
-
Travel Tips
Check out Corona del Mar for surf and sun away from Los Angeles crowds. ... Read more
-
Travel Tips
Two colorful reefs (and the fact that it's off-limits to boats) make Corona del Mar State Beach grea... Read more


