Dana Point/Capo Beach

Shipwreck Park in Dana Point provides kids with a great space for pretend pirate play on an ocean-like play surface with swings.

Thunderbird Park in Dana Point is great for its cool ocean breeze, solitude, and gorgeous shade trees with a picnic area.

Del Obispo Park in Dana Point is in a great location for walks along the Sycamore Creek Trail to Dana Point Harbor.

List of kid friendly things to do in Dana Point crafted from family exploring with kids during the past decade!

Dana Point tide pools are protected areas. Thanks to the Ocean Institute for providing information about this amazing natural area.

Heritage Park in Dana Point overlooks Dana Point Harbor for great sunset views. Bring the kids for rolling down the grassy hills.

Strands Beach and Strand Vista Park in Dana Point offer a fun outing for any activity level, but it’s especially good if you like stairs.

Lantern Bay Park in Dana Point is one of the best places for an ocean view family barbecue. New playground with roller slide in 2021.

Dana Point Headlands Nature Interpretive Center opened in April 2010 with an interpretive trail and breathtaking views of the Pacific.

Salt Creek Trail in Dana Point provides a long nature walk to the beach for active families. Maps to trails starting in Laguna Niguel, too.