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Dana
Point, a coastal town on South California's
Pacific Coast, will please every visitor with
its breathtaking ocean views and interesting
nautical history.
The
Dana Point Harbor is home to about 2,500
yachts. Apart from boat rental
and charter services,
the Harbor is the place of choice for activities such
as fishing, windsurfing, kayaking, or jetskiing.
Local
shops offer custom-designed
jewelry and Indian artifacts, art collectibles,
hand-formed
chocolates, gifts, toiletries, fragrant oils,
designer perfumes, sunglasses,
unique
cards, and T-shirts. There is an art gallery,
places to relax and reflect over coffee,
tea, or popular ice cream, as well as seventeen restaurants.
Some
of the most popular beaches in the Dana Point
area include the following:
Dana
Point Harbor offers some of the best
whale watching experiences in Southern California,
with up to 50 whales passing it during peak
season (December through March). The following
companies offer whale watching trips in the area:
Dana
Point features ideal climate for boat
trips and
water sports throughout the year. The adventurous
visitors can experience
close encounters with dolphins and whales, while
others can enjoy some of the best fishing on
the West Coast.
The following companies
serve the area:
 The
Southern California CityPass offers
admissions to Southern California's major tourist
attractions in
one convenient
ticket booklet. The attractions included, all within
easy reach by car, are: Disneyland,
Disney's
California Adventure, Knott's
Theme Park, San
Diego Zoo, and Sea
World Adventure Park.
For
more information or to purchase
the Southern California CityPass, click
here. CityPass costs $172 (children $129).
For
easier planning, visitors may order the
following guides compliments
of the Anaheim / Orange County
Visitor and Convention Bureau:
 2004
Anaheim / Orange County Official Visitor Guide
A
148-pages chock full of information on accommodations,
attractions, events, restaurants,
shopping, arts & culture, recreation and transportation.
The guide includes new area maps and sample
itineraries that can help you plan your trip.
To
order a free copy, click
here.
 All new Orange County Area Driving Guide
The
new 44-page Orange County Area Driving Guide provides
travel ideas, regional trivia,
short itineraries, and fun detours throughout
the Orange County area. It also includes a leisurely
trip to the nearby historic town of Temecula
including
its spectacular wine country.
Click
here to order your free copy.
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