Visit Dana Point

34145 Pacific Coast Highway #354, Dana Point, CA, USA, 92629
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A Coastal Destination Built for Meaningful Meeting

Set along seven miles of scenic coastline between Los Angeles and San Diego, Dana Point offers a refreshing Southern California meeting experience where ocean views, refined coastal charm, and effortless access come together. Home to four distinctive ocean-view resorts — The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club, Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa, and Hilton Dana Point — Dana Point offers an inspiring coastal setting for executive retreats, incentive programs, board meetings, conferences, and corporate group experiences, with flexible indoor and outdoor venues designed to elevate connection and productivity. Planners will find exceptional indoor and outdoor venues, walkable coastal experiences, memorable team activities, and personalized destination support through Visit Dana Point to make planning seamless from sourcing to arrival.

Venue Details

Hotels4
Convention center-
Guest Rooms1,370
Guest rooms at 1 hotel400
Special event venues-
Average room rate-
Occupancy rate-
Restaurants100
Daily food cost-
Tax rate10%
Venue typeCVB
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Oct 5, 2026 - Oct 7, 2026
Oct 12, 2026 - Oct 14, 2026
Oct 19, 2026 - Oct 21, 2026
Oct 26, 2026 - Oct 28, 2026
Nov 1, 2026 - Mar 3, 2027
Mar 8, 2027 - Mar 10, 2027
Mar 15, 2027 - Mar 17, 2027
Mar 22, 2027 - Mar 24, 2027
Mar 29, 2027 - Mar 31, 2027

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High season
Apr 01 - Oct 15
Shoulder season
Oct 16 - Dec 31
Low season
Jan 01 - Mar 05

Getting Here

Distance from John Wayne Orange County Airport airport 23 mi
Distance from Long Beach Airport airport 43 mi
Distance from Los Angeles International Airport airport 62 mi

Location

Local Attractions

Monarch Beach Golf

Monarch Beach Golf

Recreation
10 mins
Few golf experiences can match the blend of stunning natural beauty and variety of challenges presented at Monarch Beach Golf Links. Here, along the dramatic bluffs of Southern California, master architect, Robert Trent Jones, Jr., has fashioned an intriguing layout in the Scottish links tradition on one of the select few oceanfront golf courses in California. Commanding sweeping views to the sea, this par-70 championship course offers an unending variety of play. Quality and service are at the core of the golf experience at Monarch Beach Golf Links, which offers an assortment of amenities for the convenience of our guests: Resort golf facility open to the public year-round At the Clubhouse, the Club 19 restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, drinks & appetizers until the later afternoon with spectacular golf course and ocean views The golf courses, Monarch Café and refreshment cars service is located adjacent to the first tee and fifth tee Golf & Lifestyle Retail Store offers top lines of golf merchandise and equipment as well resort wear and ocean themed home decor Locker room for men and women Golfers have access to the Miraval Spa facilities and gym for a discounted rate of $25.00 (only valid for same day as golf) The Golf Academy at Monarch Beach offers various player development and golf instruction programing Netted hitting bays, putting & chipping green FLEX Sets premium club rentals available featuring; Nike, TaylorMade, Callaway, Ping & Titleist Nike rental Golf Shoes available 24-hour reservation service; phone & online Groups ranging in size from 12 to 144+ can be accommodated for tournaments and special events Host of the 2001 & 2002 Hyundai Team Matches Golf Magazine’s Premier Golf Resorts for 2016-2017 - GOLD Medal Winner 4.5 Stars (out of 5) - Golf Digest, “Best Places To Play” Golf Channel's #1 Buddies Trip for Ladies for 2013 & 2016 OC Weekly Winner of the Best Golf Course of 2015 Call for more information: 949.248.3001
50 Monarch Beach Resort North
Dana Point, CA, US 92629
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Captain Dave's Dolphin & Whale Watching Safari

Captain Dave's Dolphin & Whale Watching Safari

Recreation
5 mins
Captain Dave’s daily dolphin and whale watching trips aboard high-tech catamarans can get you up close & personal with Blue Whales (May – November), Gray Whales (December – May), and year-round Fin Whales, Humpback Whales, Minke Whales, and occasionally Orcas (Killer Whales). Not to mention five species of wild dolphins that can number in mega-pods of up to 10,000, sharks, sea lions, endangered seabirds and much more. This is a great educational and incredibly exciting whale watching experience. Captain Dave’s boats are never crowded with a maximum of 49 passengers. And they’re eco-friendly, too, because we don’t offer sport fishing. We specialize in dolphins and whales! Knowledgeable marine naturalists explain how these animals live while you explore our collection of whale and dolphin artifacts. And Mrs. Capt. Dave’s famous triple fudge brownies are served as a special treat! Our vessels depart from Dana Point every day. Our whale watching trips serve all of Southern California including Los Angeles, Long Beach, Anaheim, Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, Oceanside, and San Diego Charters for meetings/groups also available. Call for information or to book (949) 488-2828
24440 Dana Point Harbor Drive
Dana Point, CA, US 92629
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Dana Wharf Whale Watching

Dana Wharf Whale Watching

Recreation
5 mins
The Original Whale Watching Company in Orange County Dana Wharf Whale Watching began in 1971 and was the first whale watching company in Orange County. We are the premier year-round whale watching facility in Southern California if you are coming to Whale Watch you want to do it from Dana Point with Dana Wharf the pioneers of the industry . We interact with over 1000 whales during the Gray whale migration in the winter and view hundreds of 90 feet Blue whales in the summer. In addition to whales, thousands of dolphins, sea lions, sea faring birds and even shark are found year-round in our waters, so we always have plenty of wildlife to see. We are also home to the original Dolphin Stampede video. Charters for meetings/groups also available. Call for information or to book: 1-888-224-0603
34675 Golden Lantern
Dana Point, CA, US 92629
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Dana Point Harbor

Dana Point Harbor

Recreation
5 mins
Dana Point Harbor is not only a beautiful harbor in one of the most romantic areas of California, it is also a bustling portside community, offering many amenities to both residents and guests. Dana Point Harbor is divided into the East and West Basin, both of which operate as a separate marina. Combined, they have a total of 2,500 slips for vessels of various sizes. Included in the harbor are 50 guest slips for boats transiting the coastline and yacht clubs, which makes weekend cruises from the harbor ever more popular and exciting! Additional harbor facilities are a ten lane launch ramp, dry boat storage hoist, fishing pier, shipyard, marine fuel dock, three yacht clubs, and a commercial sports fishing operation, which offers whale watching trips through out the year. One-of-a-kind boutiques offer beautiful, unexpected treasures. You won’t want to miss the sterling silver and gold jewelry handcrafted by artisans of the Navajo, Zuni, Hopi and Santo Domingo from The White Pelican. Other shopping delights include special cards, art collectibles, designer perfumes, clothing for men, women, and children, artisan chocolates, and specialty coffee and teas from around the world. After all of that shopping, you’ll want to enjoy a fabulous meal at the one of restaurants that is located within Mariner’s Village and Dana Wharf. Try the fish and chips from Jon’s Fish Market, where you can enjoy the sounds of a saxophone player in the late afternoon, providing a beautiful backdrop to the great food, and panoramic harbor views. For dessert, don’t miss The Scoop Deck, located within Coffee Importers, which sells Dreyer’s Ice Cream and an array of mouthwatering desserts. Try the Mocha Shake- a longstanding favorite with chocolate and coffee ice cream, a shot of espresso, mocha beans, and a shot of homemade whipped cream to top it all off- delightful!
34624 Street of the Golden Lantern
Dana Point, CA, US 92629
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Dana Wharf Sportfishing

Dana Wharf Sportfishing

Recreation
5 mins
Have you ever wanted to go ocean fishing but thought it was only for the professional? Well, we have good news for you! Dana Wharf Sportfishing offers fishing trips all year long and anyone can go – young, old, experienced or those out for their first trip. Our landing caters to the novice as well as the seasoned angler. Our knowledgeable crew and expert skippers who are always eager to help educate and instruct, if needed. The types of fish available to catch vary depending on the season and water temperature. They include Halibut, Barracuda, Yellowtail, White Sea Bass, Sand Bass, Calico Bass, Bonito, and even Tuna. You never know what you might reel in, and that is part of the magic of fishing. Our vessels are clean and our friendly, professional and experienced crew are there to help you! Our vessels offer a full galley with hot and cold food. Beer, soda, chips and candy are available for purchase (sorry, no coolers can be brought aboard the boat). If you do not have fishing gear, we have rods and reels to rent from $14 – $18, and a day license for anyone over 16 years of age is required. Come join us for an adventure you will never forget. It might just become an obsession. Charters for meetings/groups available. Call 1-888-224-0603
34675 Golden Lantern
Dana Point, CA, US 92629
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Dana Point Nature Interpretive Center

Dana Point Nature Interpretive Center

Recreation
10 mins
The Nature Interpretive Center is located adjacent to the CNLM Dana Point Preserve, at the terminus of Scenic Drive (Green Lantern becomes Scenic Drive). The facility includes educational, management and operational space designed as a visitor center for the Conservation Area. The Center is open to the public Tuesday through Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm. Public walks are offered at 9am on the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Saturdays of every month. The tour schedule is as follows: Nature Tour: 1st Saturday Whale Tour: 2nd Saturday History Tour: 3rd Saturday www.danapoint.org/visitors/nature-interpretive-center For more information, call (949) 248-3527
34558 Scenic Drive
Dana Point, CA, US 92629
Ocean Institute

Ocean Institute

Museum
5 mins
The Ocean Institute, founded in 1977 as the Orange County Marine Institute, is a community-based non profit organization that offers in-depth Marine Science, Maritime History and Outdoor Education programs. The facility includes state-of-the-art teaching labs, the Maddie James Seaside Learning Center, two historic tallships, and an oceanographic research vessel. Immersion-based field trips range from one-hour science labs to multi-day programs at sea. All programs are designed to maximize immersion, spark curiosity, and inspire a deep commitment to learning. Ocean-based exhibits are open to the public seven days a week. The Ocean Institute also offers organized family programs, summer camps, cruises, tallship sails, and other unique events including our annual Toshiba Tall Ships Festival and the Festival of Whales. Meetings and groups will find a wide variety of options from hosting a welcome reception on a tall ship to an intimate gathering around a fire circle, to large state-of-the-art meeting facilities.
24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive
Dana Point, CA, US 92629
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Beyond the meeting room, Dana Point offers memorable coastal experiences that inspire connection long after the agenda ends. Groups can enjoy whale and dolphin watching, harbor cruises, stand-up paddleboarding, golf, beach bonfires, waterfront dining, wellness experiences, and curated team-building activities unique to the destination. As the Whale Watching Capital of the World, Dana Point combines year-round ocean adventure with a relaxed yet refined coastal atmosphere, creating an experience that feels productive, restorative, and distinctly Southern California.

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