Dana Point Headlands Nature Interpretive Center: Easy Hike and Ocean View
Dana Point Headlands Nature Interpretive Center opened in April 2010 with an interpretive trail and breathtaking views of the Pacific.
Salt Creek Trail: It’s All Downhill from Here
Salt Creek Trail in Dana Point provides a long nature walk to the beach for active families. Maps to trail start in Laguna Niguel, too.
Baby Beach in Dana Point Harbor
Baby Beach in Dana Point Harbor has no waves and a view of The Ocean Institute. It’s the best beach in South Orange County for toddlers.
Dana Point Bluff Top Trail
The Dana Point Bluff Top Trail above Dana Point Harbor is less of a hike and more of a place to stroll. It takes less than 10 minutes to leisurely …
Sea Canyon Park in Dana Point
Sea Canyon Park in Dana Point is an awesome park for climbers. I love that the big kid equipment is safely enclosed so even little kids can wander around. There …
Sunset Park: Where Moms Get to Talk While Kids Play
Sunset Park in Dana Point (Capo Beach) is tucked away in a beachy neighborhood on the east side of Interstate 5 near the Beach Cities exit.
Creekside Park in Dana Point
Creekside Park in Dana Point sits right off of Stonehill Drive near Interstate 5. Many call it Stonehill Park. It’s super easy for freeway access and very near Dana Point …
Seaview Park and Aliso Summit Trail in Laguna Niguel
Seaview Park in Laguna Niguel and the nearby Aliso Summit Trail saved us from one of those days when we were feeling the need to get into the great wide open outdoors. …
Family-Friendly Walks near Dana Point Harbor (with Route Maps)
Family-friendly walks near Dana Point Harbor definitions depend a little on your family’s ability level and patience for long walks. These 5 walks are a mixture of streets, walking trails and urban …
Dana Crest Park in Dana Point: Simply a Dream for Multiple Kids
Dana Crest Park in Dana Point is in a quiet neighborhood with plenty of areas to wander. My sister easily brought four kids under the age of 5 to this …