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Baby Beach in Dana Point Harbor

by Michele Whiteaker

Baby Beach in Dana Point

Baby Beach in Dana Point Harbor is near The Ocean Institute.  Google Maps calls this area "Dana Cove Park." How to Get to Baby Beach in Dana Point Harbor  I get to Dana Point Harbor from all sorts of directions (Moulton to Golden Lantern, Crown Valley Parkway to Pacific Coast Highway (PCH), I-5 to PCH).  Look at the map to see what makes the most sense … [Read more...]

Dana Point Bluff Top Trail

by Michele Whiteaker

View of Dana Point Harbor

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 make it from one end to the other along the bluff between the streets of Violet Lantern and Amber Lantern in Dana Point. Location of Dana Point Bluff Top Trail: Going south to north above Dana Point Harbor, Santa Clara … [Read more...]

Sea Canyon Park in Dana Point

by Michele Whiteaker

sea canyon park dana point playground

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 is also a concrete bench that runs around the border of the park near the playground. Directions to Sea Canyon Park: From Golden Lantern, turn onto Acapulco near Dana Hills High School. Make a right on Elisa, … [Read more...]

Sunset Park: Where Moms Get to Talk While Kids Play

by Michele Whiteaker

Sunset Park is a quiet neighborhood park with excellent opportunities for family playtime. The City of Dana Point completed improvements to the park in February 2008 -- making it one of the more modern and safer play areas in Orange County. Expect beach weather with marine layer or fog in the mornings, clearing to bright beautiful afternoons. How to Get to Sunset Park: … [Read more...]

Creekside Park in Dana Point

by Michele Whiteaker

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 Harbor. I used to describe this park as the one with the climbing wall, but since its update in 2016 it's more of a climbing and spinning park with multiple opportunities to do both! This is still one of … [Read more...]

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