Food Scene
Reasonably priced yummy beach food and bar, walking distance from our condo and to cliff overlooking boat harbor. Try the turkey burger, clam chowder, salads, or fish tacos!
http://www.theshwack.com/
29 locals recommend
The Shwack Beach Grill
24502 Del Prado AveReasonably priced yummy beach food and bar, walking distance from our condo and to cliff overlooking boat harbor. Try the turkey burger, clam chowder, salads, or fish tacos!
http://www.theshwack.com/
Starbucks
34122 Pacific Coast HwyWithin just a couple minute walk from condo.
Cute and cozy non-corporate coffee house within just a couple minute walk from condo.
15 locals recommend
J C Beans Inc
34114 Pacific Coast HwyCute and cozy non-corporate coffee house within just a couple minute walk from condo.
Aurora's
34146 CA-1Cheap, yummy, hole-in-the-wall Mexican food.
Chart House
34442 Street of the Green LanternUpscale dinner restaurant with gorgeous views of Dana Point harbor.
Wind & Sea Restaurant
34699 Golden LanternGreat views of harbor/boats while eating
Beach Harbor Pizza
34473 Golden LanternBest pizza in town! Try the Thai chicken pizza, delicious!
Chart House
34442 Street of the Green LanternFun and hip place to dine
Coastal Kitchen
34091 CA-1Great place to be seen and have a drink
Maki Yaki Japanese Restaurant
34119 Pacific Coast HwyHole in the wall Japanese restaurant, inexpensive and nice. $$
Great little kick back spot for drinks and food.
15 locals recommend
Harpoon Henry's Seafood Restaurant
34555 Golden LanternGreat little kick back spot for drinks and food.
Some of the best authentic Mexican food around with an amazing view to boot.
13 locals recommend
Olamendi's Mexican Restaurant
34660 Pacific Coast HwySome of the best authentic Mexican food around with an amazing view to boot.
Laguna Thai By the Sea
31715 Coast HwyGreat little get away for bomb Thai
Jack's Restaurant
24462 Del Prado AveGreat little evening get away.
Fun restaurant that will lead to a great night on the town.
14 locals recommend
White House Restaurant
340 S Coast HwyFun restaurant that will lead to a great night on the town.
Essentials
Ralphs
903 S El Camino RealGroceries
Everything Else
reasonably priced Stand Up (SUP) paddleboard, surfboard, jet ski or kayak rental.
17 locals recommend
Pure Watersports - Dana Point, LLC
34512 Embarcadero Plreasonably priced Stand Up (SUP) paddleboard, surfboard, jet ski or kayak rental.
Monarch Beach Resort
Monarch Beach Resort NorthGolfing!
Sightseeing
Strands Beach
34001-34099 Selva RoadAbsolutely spectacular beach and walking path!
Ocean Institute
24200 Dana Point Harbor DrAwesome ocean institute and museum
Perfect beginner to intermediate longboarding and standup paddleboarding waves
94 locals recommend
Doheny State Beach
Perfect beginner to intermediate longboarding and standup paddleboarding waves
Whale watching, who doesn't like to see whales!
26 locals recommend
Capt. Dave's Dana Point Dolphin & Whale Watching Safari
24440 Dana Point Harbor DrWhale watching, who doesn't like to see whales!
One of out famous California Missions, it is pretty incredible.
167 locals recommend
Mission San Juan Capistrano
26801 Ortega HwyOne of out famous California Missions, it is pretty incredible.
Shopping
Dana Point Harbor
Gift shops and restaraunts
Reasonably priced beach gear (snorkels, goggles, boogie boards, beach chairs, frisbees, smash ball, etc)
Big 5 Sporting Goods
34101 Doheny Park RdReasonably priced beach gear (snorkels, goggles, boogie boards, beach chairs, frisbees, smash ball, etc)
Drinks & Nightlife
Happenin' pub style restaurant and outside seating often with live music
50 locals recommend
Hennessey's Tavern
34111 La PlazaHappenin' pub style restaurant and outside seating often with live music
Happenin' pub style restaurant and outside seating often with live music
47 locals recommend
StillWater Spirits & Sounds
24701 Del Prado AveHappenin' pub style restaurant and outside seating often with live music
Ritz Carlton Drive
Ritz Carlton DriveSuper sweet spot for drinks and a view.
Entertainment & Activities
World famous surf spot, Doheny State Beach. Super easy to learn how to surf and relax.
94 locals recommend
Doheny State Beach
World famous surf spot, Doheny State Beach. Super easy to learn how to surf and relax.
Catalina Express
34675 Golden LanternGreat inexpensive way to get to Catalina Island and back.