Jean Marshall Photography

The beauty of this location makes it ideal for intimate weddings. As a local photographer, I find its magic never fades."

+5

George U.

Such a great place to experience fresh air, ocean views, marine life, vessels and also enjoy local restaurants. The parking structure construction is underway and the restaurants and shops are all open during construction. We walked for about 4.2 miles and then decided to head to the Laguna Cliffs Marriott for an early dinner. Highly recommended

Taufiq Habib

Wonderful place triangle very clean plenty of parking. Amazing land, landscaping, and grass. There are grills and sitting areas you can just set up for a day picnic.

+1

Mimi A. Moghaddam

Best place for having a family picnic. Lots of benches in shade and beautiful view with plenty of clean restrooms. A good walk around the harbor Island around 2.5 miles.

+2

Fishing Paradise California

This is a beautiful harbor and gorgeous place along the California coast. I wish I had spent more time in Dana point. Gives me a reason to come back again for a little time away. Lots of people boarding and clean clear water. Lots of parking and nice park area to walk around and see the sights.

+3

Chris C

My wife wanted to visit while the holiday lights were still on display. We took the pups for a walk and nice that it wasn't busy. The harbor was festive and beautifully decorated. Last bit of holidays.

Coach Mikki

Great place for the family. Walk along the marina, have lunch or ice cream! You can go kayaking, stand up paddle boarding or whale watching! Visit the Ocean Institute, learn about the tall ships docked at the learning center. Or just watch the waves roll over the rocks.

+3

Jimbo G

We absolutely loved the DP Harbor! We sat for a couple of ours un the shade watching the boats, kayaks, stand up boards and everything else. Very relaxing and FREE parking!

+40

Ammar El-Taher

A wonderful spot, beach & Marina. Combine the three & you will get one spectacular place to spend a whole day at. Walking trails with lovely scenery of the ocean with all the sailing boats, kayaking & other water sports. Plenty of parking areas. Public restrooms available. Walking distance to many restaurants

+46

Sam Baik

My absolute favorite place to walk and take in Gods masterpiece. My heart is so full and shoulders are light when I walk here. Esp at sunrise or sunset. So ridiculously serene. My spot to reset and recharge.

+2

A fun time hanging out for the events at the Whale Festival. As expected, parking was right, but they provided shuttle services to get you around. Enjoyed the behind the scenes tour of the Oceanic Institute.

Cali Explorer

Pros: 🌊 Enjoy beautiful coastal scenery and a variety of water activities : boat cruises around the harbor, kayaking, picnicking with the family, whale/dolphin watching, hiking along the many trails around the harbor, and see the tide pools 🌇📸🏄‍♂️🐋When the sun went down, the harbor is even more inviting and interesting. So many 'Instagram' moments. 🎄 The Christmas season offers dazzling lights and a charming atmosphere. 🐶 Dog-friendly environment; opportunity to interact with friendly people and adorable sea lions. 🍔 Abundance of restaurants and shops, providing ample dining and shopping options. Cons: 🅿️ Limited parking space with uncertain free parking availability. 🛍️ Inconsistent quality or satisfaction levels in shopping and dining experiences. 🦁 Some individuals might dislike the noise or smell from the sea lions. 🚗 Parking can be challenging to find, although tickets for events are not required in advance. ❓ Uncertainty about parking remaining free due to recent lease changes.

+11

josh lee

It's ok, but nothing special. Nearby Dana Point beaches and parks are all better, especially if you're planning to be mostly on foot. The single bridge available for crossing to the far side on the water, for example, is clearly prioritized for cars first. Another negative is that there is significant construction on-going here at the minute near the shops and parking at the entrance area.