Location: Dana Point in USA
Nearest Airport:
Los Angeles at 65
Miles
Nearest Ferry:
Dana Point at 1
Miles
Nearest Train:
San Clemente or San Juan Capistrano at 2
Miles
Nearest Motorway:
I-5 at US1/Camino Las Ramblas at 5
Miles
Car: recommended
At Strands Beach and Salt Creek beach you can enjoy beachcombing, exploring rock pools, swimming, snorkeling, and surfing. To the immediate south, 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, kayaking and a host of recreational activities. There is also a direct ferry service from Dana Point Harbor to Catalina Island. The area is home to many fine golf courses including the Links at Monarch Beach.
Nearby Doheny State Park to the south is home to local surf schools and is one of the best beginner waves in
California. The State Park has picnic areas with barbecues and firepits, and a beachfront promenade perfect for bicycling and rollerblading.