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City of Dana Point - Government Harboring the Good Life! To visit the City's official website, go to www.danapoint.org. Today, Capistrano Bay is known as Dana Point.

Incorporated in 1989, the City of Dana Point is named after Richard Henry Dana Jr. (1815-1882), a Harvard-trained lawyer, seaman, and author of the classic sea journal, Two Years Before the Mast (1840). In his journal, Dana documents his voyage from Boston around Cape Horn to California on the merchant ship, Pilgrim. Therein, Dana describes the area once known as Capistrano Bay, as "the most roman

tic spot in California." Dana Point is home to 36,765 residents and is characterized by nearly seven miles of prominent coastal bluffs and rolling hills along the Pacific Ocean. Most noteworthy of these bluffs is a unique promontory known as the "Headlands" which overlooks Dana Point Harbor, one of the most significant manmade alterations of the Orange County coastline. Dana Point Harbor provides slips and mooring for over 2,500 boats along with over 50 specialty shops and restaurants. The Harbor attracts thousands of visitors annually for shopping, sport fishing, walking, bicycling, parasailing and a host of recreational activities. The Dana Point Harbor is also considered the gateway to Doheny State Park, one of California’s most popular beach facilities. The 62-acre State Park offers camping, picnicking, swimming, surfing, bicycling, tide pool exploration and more. Dana Point provides over 1,900 hotel rooms ranging in accommodations and services from economy to five star hotels. Convention and meeting facilities are available at the larger resort facilities, and all provide access to Dana Point’s unique coastal amenities.

🏄‍♂️ Get ready for the Surf Swap & Vintage Market! 🌊
12/06/2026

🏄‍♂️ Get ready for the Surf Swap & Vintage Market! 🌊

Just under TWO WEEKS until the Vintage Surfboard Collector Club’s annual “The Big One” presented by Hobie Surf Shop and !

Join us on Sunday, June 14th from 8 AM–2 PM at La Plaza Park in Dana Point for one of the most anticipated surf gatherings of the year. Browse an incredible collection of vintage surfboards, rare memorabilia, classic cars, live music, and a fantastic lineup of vintage vendors loaded with clothing, collectibles, artwork, and all kinds of surf-inspired treasures.

We’re also stoked to welcome our friends from Reyn Spooner , who will be onsite sharing plenty of Aloha Spirit and showcasing pieces from their legendary Endless Summer Collection. Plus, True Ames will be in attendance with some of the finest fins in surfing, ready to help dial in your next board.

A huge mahalo to the City of Dana Point for helping make this event possible!

Stay tuned as we roll out more vendors and activities in the coming days. Mark those calendars and we’ll see you at The Big One!

🌟🎶 Get ready for Concerts in the Park! 🌟 🎶Join us at Sea Terrace Park for FREE family-friendly concerts! 🎸🎤📅 Announcing ...
12/06/2026

🌟🎶 Get ready for Concerts in the Park! 🌟 🎶

Join us at Sea Terrace Park for FREE family-friendly concerts! 🎸🎤

📅 Announcing this year’s lineup:

🎵July 12th:
2:30PM-4PM | Cassie B
4:30PM-6PM | Yachty by Nature

🎵July 19th:
2:30PM-4PM | Sega Genecide
4:30PM-6PM | Decades

🎵July 26th:
2:30PM-4PM | Flock of 80s
4:30PM-6PM | Flashback Heart Attack

🎵August 2nd:
2:30PM-4PM | 90s Rock Show
4:30PM-6PM | Reflexx

🎵August 9th:
2:30PM-4PM | Tunnel Vision
4:30PM-6PM | Common Sense

🎵August 16th:
2:30PM-4PM | Emo Kids
4:30PM-6PM | Tijuana Dogs

🚗 Helpful Tips:
• No public parking inside the venue area.
• Entrance, drop-off/pick-up, and limited paid parking at Salt Creek Beach parking lot (33333 S. Pacific Coast Highway).
• Additional limited parking on sections of Pacific Coast Highway, Stonehill Drive, and Niguel Road.
• Ride the Dana Point Trolley to the concerts! Stops N1 and N18 are the closest stops to Sea Terrace Park. Download the City’s “Dana Point Connect” app in the Apple App Store or Google Play store or visit dptrolley.passiogo.com for the live trolley tracker and route information.
• No setup of chairs, blankets, umbrellas, or EZ Ups before 8:00am on concert day. EZ Ups are only allowed in designated areas.
• NO glass containers, smoking, or motorized vehicles permitted inside the venue.
• All bikes, including e-bikes, must be walked while entering and exiting the venue and be parked in the designated bike corral area.

📞For additional information, please contact the City of Dana Point Community Services at (949) 248-3530 or visit danapoint.org/recreation.

12/06/2026

📢 City Council Meeting Agenda for June 16, 2026

The upcoming City Council Meeting is scheduled for June 16th. To access the agenda, please click the following link:

🎬 Don’t miss Elio tomorrow at Movies in the Park! 🌟🍿
11/06/2026

🎬 Don’t miss Elio tomorrow at Movies in the Park! 🌟🍿

🌟 Movies in the Park is back! 🌟

Bring your blankets and chairs to enjoy a movie under the stars! These FREE movie nights bring back the nostalgic feel of a drive-in movie, but without the car. Join us for food and fun starting at 6:30pm, with the movie kicking off around 8:00pm or when the sun goes down.

Here is the lineup for June:

🎬 June 5: Goat (PG)
Dana Crest Park – 24461 Josiah Dr

🎬 June 12: Elio (PG)
Sunset Park – 34345 Calle Naranja

🎬 June 19: Cars (G)
Del Obispo Park (Mustang Baseball Field) – 34052 Del Obispo St.

🎬 June 26: Zootopia 2 (PG)
Sea Terrace Park – 33418 Pacific Coast Hwy (Pacific Coast Hwy & Niguel Rd)

🥤Snack bar refreshments will be available for purchase. Mark your calendars and get ready for movie magic under the stars! 🌟

🌴 Don’t forget! Fun events all June long 😎
11/06/2026

🌴 Don’t forget! Fun events all June long 😎

🌱📚 Plant a Seed, Read! 📚🌱Get ready for the Summer Reading Challenge at the Dana Point Library!📅 June 15 – August 2, 2026...
10/06/2026

🌱📚 Plant a Seed, Read! 📚🌱

Get ready for the Summer Reading Challenge at the Dana Point Library!

📅 June 15 – August 2, 2026

🎉 Kick-off Event Details:
📍 Dana Point Library - 33841 Niguel Road, Dana Point, CA 92629
🗓 Thursday, June 18, 2026
⏰ Starting at 10:30 AM

✨ Event Lineup:
🐾 10:30 AM – Wild About Animals show with Miss Rachael from Doodlebugs Animal Adventures
🏖 11:30 AM – Summer & beach-themed crafts and snack

Bring the whole family, discover new stories, and kick off a summer full of reading fun! 📖☀️

🔗 Learn more: ocpl.org/summer-reading-2026

✨ Babysitter First Aid, CPR & AED Training! ✨📅 Saturday, July 25🕣 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.📍 Dana Point Community CenterLea...
10/06/2026

✨ Babysitter First Aid, CPR & AED Training! ✨

📅 Saturday, July 25
🕣 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
📍 Dana Point Community Center

Learn essential skills and receive:
✔️ 2-year course completion card
✔️ Heartsaver workbook
✔️ Babysitter reminder binder
✔️ Training supplies

Give yourself the confidence and skills to shine as a top babysitter!

👉 Register today (Activity # 9684) – www.danapoint.org/recreation.

🎭 Mark your calendars! The Dana Point Shakespeare Festival presents “The Comedy of Errors.” 🎭Chaos, confusion, mistaken ...
10/06/2026

🎭 Mark your calendars! The Dana Point Shakespeare Festival presents “The Comedy of Errors.” 🎭

Chaos, confusion, mistaken identities, and nonstop laughs await as two sets of long-lost twins turn one city upside down in Shakespeare’s classic comedy!

📅 Dates: Friday, July 10 & Saturday, July 11, 2026
🕖 Friday Time: 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
🕔 Saturday Time: 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM
📍 Location: Sea Terrace Community Park

FREE ADMISSION! Join us for music, food, fun, and of course, Shakespeare! Bring your low-back chair or blanket and enjoy the show. Food trucks and spirits for ages 21+ will be available for purchase.

👉 RSVP now at https://bit.ly/Shakespeare26

Address

33282 Golden Lantern

92629

Opening Hours

Monday 07:30 - 17:30
Tuesday 07:30 - 17:30
Wednesday 07:30 - 17:30
Thursday 07:30 - 17:30
Friday 07:30 - 16:30

Telephone

+19492483500

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