Food Scene
Bear Coast Coffee
618 1/2 Avenida VictoriaThe best coffee in Orange County!
Chart House
34442 Street of the Green LanternReally good farm to table dining and wine pairing.
Lupe’s
33621 Del Obispo StThe best gourmet tacos in Dana Point!
My personal favorite for brunch or lunch in all of OC. It's down-home/gourment food prepared beautifully. It's got a southern feel and is off historic Los Rios Street. Go here...you'll thank me.
18 locals recommend
Ramos House Cafe
31752 Los Rios StMy personal favorite for brunch or lunch in all of OC. It's down-home/gourment food prepared beautifully. It's got a southern feel and is off historic Los Rios Street. Go here...you'll thank me.
This place is in San Clemente which is a 10-15 min. drive but it'll be worth it. They grow some of their own food and the setting is warm and farm/cozy. The cheese boards are heaven and the staff knows what they're talking about when it comes to wine!
66 locals recommend
The Cellar
156 Avenida Del MarThis place is in San Clemente which is a 10-15 min. drive but it'll be worth it. They grow some of their own food and the setting is warm and farm/cozy. The cheese boards are heaven and the staff knows what they're talking about when it comes to wine!
Drinks & Nightlife
Hennessey's Tavern
34111 La PlazaFun Irish vibe and within walking distance from the house!
Parks & Nature
Dana Point Headlands Conservation Area
34558 Scenic DrStunning views...easy hike.
Lovely beach for relaxing, swimming, walking or surfing...and the best place to bring a blanket and have a picnic on the grassy hill above the water.
129 locals recommend
Salt Creek Beach
Ritz Cove DrLovely beach for relaxing, swimming, walking or surfing...and the best place to bring a blanket and have a picnic on the grassy hill above the water.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
32351 Golden LanternParking is easy.
Arts & Culture
Beautiful and historic...you can't go wrong spending a 1/2 day at the Mission in San Juan.
167 locals recommend
Mission San Juan Capistrano
26801 Ortega HwyBeautiful and historic...you can't go wrong spending a 1/2 day at the Mission in San Juan.