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6 events
Nov 26 Thu

Dana Point Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26  ·  7 AM
Dana Point Harbor, Dana Point
about 44 mi (city area)

The 49th annual Thanksgiving Day race at Dana Point Harbor: 5K, 10K, combo 15K and a kids' 1-mile Gobble Wobble.

Sports & FitnessKid-friendlyDetails →
Dec 5 Sat

Boat Rides with Santa

Dec 5 to 6  ·  10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Dana Wharf, Dana Point
about 44 mi (city area)

Short harbor rides aboard the Dana Pride with Santa. Reservations required.

HolidaysKid-friendlyAdults $10, kids $7Details →
Dec 5 Sat

Dana Point Tree Lighting

Sat, Dec 5  ·  Check the city for the time
La Plaza Park, Dana Point
about 44 mi (city area)

Dana Point lights its holiday tree at La Plaza Park.

HolidaysKid-friendlyDetails →
Dec 11 Fri

Dana Point Boat Parade of Lights

Dec 11 to 13  ·  Evening
Dana Point Harbor, Dana Point
about 44 mi (city area)

Decorated boats parade through the harbor over three nights. Free viewing from shore.

HolidaysFreeKid-friendlyDetails →
Dec 12 Sat

Santa Paws

Dec 12 to 13  ·  10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Dana Point Harbor, Dana Point
about 44 mi (city area)

Pet photos with Santa at the harbor, with a $15 donation to the Pet Project Foundation.

HolidaysKid-friendly$15 donationDetails →
Dec 19 Sat

Modern Makers Mart Holiday Edition

Sat, Dec 19  ·  10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
The Island, near the Richard Henry Dana statue, Dana Point
about 44 mi (city area)

Handmade gifts from local makers by the harbor, with Santa from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Markets & ShoppingKid-friendlyDetails →

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Dana Point Harbor

Year-round
Dana Point Harbor, Dana Point
about 44 mi (city area)

Waterfront dining, shopping, whale watching, harbor cruises and ocean views.

Outdoors & NatureKid-friendlyDetails →

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