Dana Point/Capo Beach

How to Spot Dolphins from Shore or at Sea

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We went whale watching with Dana Wharf and the bottlenose dolphins were such a treat!  I spent a childhood on boats and am lucky to have a lifetime of spotting these friendly fellows from shore and from boats.  I’ll often be at the beach or a bluff top watching the dolphins and then I usually [...]

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Del Obispo Park in Dana Point: It’s Not the Playground, It’s the Location

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Del Obispo Park in Dana Point has a very small playground on the grounds of a bustling Dana Point Community Center. Directions:  Exit Interstate 5 at the “Beach Cities” exit and head towards Dana Point Harbor. Turn right (inland) onto Del Obispo after you go under the pedestrian bridge.   The Rec Center is ahead on [...]

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Baby Beach in Dana Point Harbor

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Baby Beach in Dana Point Harbor is near The Ocean Institute. I’ve never been to the beach because I’ve heard negative info about water quality in this part of the harbor.  However, I also haven’t done any research to debunk that hearsay.   The best thing to do is consult OCBeachInfo.com where they post closures and [...]

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Seaview Park and Aliso Summit Trail in Laguna Niguel: Feeling on Top of the World

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Seaview Park and the Aliso Summit Trail in Laguna Niguel saved us from one of those days when we were feeling the need to get into the great wide open outdoors. This trail was quiet and beautiful. We found it full of rocks to climb and views to take in. I would love to see [...]

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Bus It to Doheny State Beach and Dana Point Harbor

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Doheny State Beach near Dana Point Harbor is one of my favorite spots in Orange County. We like to hang out at the harbor for breakfast, walks, and visits to the Ocean Institute. I always seem to be walking through Doheny State Beach or driving past it on my way to the harbor.  Lots of [...]

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