What to do and see in Dana Point, California (CA): The Best Tours

This Coastal Adventure Tour includes Hotel pickup and return. Orange County's best Coastal sightseeing tour and photo locations and activities along PCH. Tour includes hands on locale tour guide during the duration of this 6-7 hour tour. This tour may also be booked a private!

Inclusions: Hotel drop-off (selected hotels only), Professional guide, Local guide, Hotel/port pickup, Professional art historian guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Come enjoy all the highlights of ORANGE COUNTY’S BEACH CITIES with our local and experienced guides. Our adventure starts with a drive from your hotel to SEAL BEACH, where we pass by the Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station, Sunset Beach, The Bolsa Chica Wetlands, and down the coast to our first stop the world famous HUNTINGTON BEACH! From Huntington Beach, we make our way down the coast to NEWPORT BEACH to check out and explore the quaint community of BALBOA ISLAND. From Balboa Island, we’ll take you on through CORONA DEL MAR, for some wonderful views and on past CRYSTAL COVE. Next stop, grab some lunch in LAGUNA BEACH. After Laguna, our guests explore some spectacular views of all Orange County from a super secret spot. Next, we head into DANA POINT, A sight not to be missed as we explore its majestic cliffs and beautiful harbor. Last stop of the day - SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO! Our guests will also have the chance to visit THE MISSION IN SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO.

Inclusions: fully narrated tour by your local knowledgeable and fun tour guide/driver, water and snacks, perfect picture spots!, stop for lunch (lunch cost not included in tour price), pick-up and drop-off from Orange County area hotels and custom locations, Snacks, Bottled water

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

We offer the only REAL SAILING EXPERIENCE in Dana Point, California, allowing guests who wish to do more than sight-see to take control of the sailboat (of course, our experienced Captains will be by your side to teach you and help you every step of the way).

Inclusions: Snacks, Soda/Pop

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Southern California's Dana Point is a popular spot for sea kayaking, there always change to see marina life and the views on the Pacific are beyond memorable. Your expert guide will give get a brief overview on how to safely enjoy your sea kayaking Adventure. You will cruise around the harbor and learn about the interesting history and folklore of Dana Point. Upon returning our kayaks, we embark on a scenic hike over at the Dana Point Headlands. Please bring some comfortable walking shoes, sun protection, a water bottle and spare clothes that are fine to get a bit wet. Their is always a bit water in the kayak. You can change at the kayak rental.

Inclusions: Kayak rental

Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, souvenirs and personal shopping, tips/gratuities for your guide

A fast and fun wildlife adventure awaits your family aboard one of our zodiac-style vessels (rigid inflatable boats). This small-group tour of up to 12 passengers gives you an intimate 2-hour look at Southern California’s year-round whales and dolphins. With speeds of 30 knots or more, you’ll spend less time looking for animals and more time enjoying them! Your zodiac adventure will have you incredibly close to the ocean’s surface and within arm’s reach of wildlife.

Inclusions: Live commentary on board, U.S. Coast Guard inspected and certified vessel, Licensed Captain and professional crew member, Cetacean Declaration - Join us again for free within one calendar year if you don't see any dolphins or whales

Exclusions: Food and drinks (available to purchase at check-in), Gratuities

Gather the family, kids, and friends to join Orange County's highest rated whale watching activity, featuring exclusive Underwater Viewing Pods.  For over 20 years we have provided the most unique and eco-friendly dolphin and whale watching trips to view magnificent Blue Whales, Gray Whales, Humpback Whales, Fin Whales, Minke Whales, and occasionally Orcas (Killer Whales), Pilot Whales, False Killer Whales, and more. Five species of wild dolphins are also seen throughout the year, including mega-pods with up to 10,000 dolphins! Plus sea lions, marine birds, and even sharks. You'll depart from Dana Point, home to one of the most diverse marine eco-systems in the world. Aboard our uncrowded high-tech catamaran you will enjoy up close and personal dolphin and whale watching with expert narration, complimentary triple fudge brownies, and more.

Inclusions: U.S. Coast Guard inspected and certified vessel, Licensed Captain and professional crew, Live commentary on board, Cetacean Declaration - Join us again for free within one calendar year if you don't see any dolphins or whales

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, DVD (available to purchase), Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Delight in the exciting sights and sounds of the magnificent ocean creatures off Dana Point in Orange County. Known as a landmark for marine life sightings, Dana Wharf’s ocean adventure cruises offer rare glimpses into a huge variety of underwater wildlife and gorgeous scenic views you’ll never forget. Search for whales, dolphins, sea lions and other exciting marine life! All cruises are narrated by expert captains who will educate you on the abundant ocean life on the coast. Trips are 2 hours long, plenty of time to discover the world that lies beneath. Remember that sightings of marine life are guaranteed.

Inclusions: Narration by captain

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Drinks

Join us for a 90-minute evening cruise aboard the luxury catamaran OCean Adventures. In the spring and summer enjoy a evening of sunshine, cool ocean breezes and romantic view of Dana Point Harbor in Orange County. This cruise will feature a sampling of wines from The Organic Cellar which promotes organically grown and pesticide-free wines as well as a sample platter of cheese, crackers, fruits and nuts that compliment the wines.

Inclusions: 4 tastes of wine (2 red and 2 white) from The Organic Cellar, Cheese/cracker/dried fruit/nut sampler, Wine host

Exclusions: Additional wine can be purchased aboard the catamaran.