Things to Do in Dana Point

Set sail on a whale and dolphin watching tour from Dana Point. See marine life such as gray whales, blue whales, fin whales, humpback whales, and dolphins.

On this guided California wine tasting tour, join BEST COAST TOURS as we visit four different local wineries. Savor the hundreds of award-winning wines offered by the local wineries and vineyards while enjoying the irresistible charm of their friendly tasting rooms. During the tour, enjoy complementary tastings at three wineries, a charcuterie board, and a picnic stop (lunch not included). Complementary pickups offered throughout Old Town Temecula and the Wine Valley. Complementary pickups offered throughout South Orange County. For parties larger than 6 people, accommodations can be made from Irvine, Newport beach, and Anaheim.

Experience the excitement of getting up close and personal with year-round magnificent whales, or the thrill of thousands of dolphins racing next to you. Book now and empty your bucket list!

At HAVE FUN TOURS, we create fun-filled trips for our guests. As native Californians, we have extensive knowledge of local tourist spots and hidden gems. We tap into our network of reputable wineries and influential people in Temecula to help create unforgettable memories. Join us and we'll give you the VIP treatment as you immerse yourself in the region's history and culture.

Enjoy a relaxing evening cruise with a glass of wine and a cheese platter. Sip on four different wines and take in the breathtaking views of the sunset while you enjoy Dana Point Harbor.

This private tour can be modified to the guests requests as long as within distance of original tour destinations. We are able to stay at a pacific location longer if requested or shorter per guests request. This tour is flexible to accommodate our guests interests. we suggest doing our private tours for possibly a slower moving guests that may need more time moving about during the tour.

Savor a full-day wine adventure in Temecula Valley—featuring 4 winery visits, wine tastings, a gourmet picnic lunch in a barrel room or scenic setting, and hosted transportation from your local hotel.

Have Fun Tours has been in business for over 15 years with a 5 Star Rating on Trip Advisor. As native Californians, we have extensive knowledge of local tourist spots and hidden gems. We leverage our familiarity with the area and tap into our network of influential people in Hollywood to create a one-of-a-kind experience for you and your loved ones. Occasionally, if time permits, we can offer a meet and greet with Mario Lopez. At Have Fun Tours, we always design tours that match your thirst for adventure.

Experience a fast, fun, smile-plastered-to-your-face adventure where you can get within arm's reach of magnificent whales, dolphins, sea lions, various fish, and more throughout the year. Book now!

Join Captain Will Radford on a pirate sea cave adventure! Participants are encouraged to DRESS AND TALK LIKE A PIRATE while hiking along the rocky shore, exploring tide pools, viewing of steep cliffs and visiting a giant sea cave. Sing sea shanties and hear tall tales of buccaneers, sea monsters and buried treasure. Bring full meal in a backpack to enjoy at the cave. UNEVEN/WET TERRAIN, LOOSE ROCKS, SUN EXPOSURE AND CHANCE OF GETTING FEET WET. ROUGHLY 1 MILE ROUND-TRIP. DATE & TIME ARE DETERMINED BY LOW TIDE & WEATHER CONDITIONS.

Learn to surf in the beautiful waters of the Pacific Ocean with local instructors. Get a personalized lesson tailored to your needs and goals.

Come enjoy all the highlights of ORANGE COUNTY’S BEACH CITIES with our local and experienced guides. Our adventure starts with a drive from your hotel to SEAL BEACH, where we pass by the Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station, Sunset Beach, The Bolsa Chica Wetlands, and down the coast to our first stop the world famous HUNTINGTON BEACH! From Huntington Beach, we make our way down the coast to NEWPORT BEACH to check out and explore the quaint community of BALBOA ISLAND. From Balboa Island, we’ll take you on through CORONA DEL MAR, for some wonderful views and on past CRYSTAL COVE. Next stop, grab some lunch in LAGUNA BEACH. After Laguna, our guests explore some spectacular views of all Orange County from a super secret spot. Next, we head into DANA POINT, A sight not to be missed as we explore its majestic cliffs and beautiful harbor. Last stop of the day - SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO! Our guests will also have the chance to visit THE MISSION IN SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO.

See the beauty of Southern California from an unparalleled vantage point with a thrilling helicopter flight. Take off from Long Beach and enjoy views of Balboa Island, Laguna Beach, and more.

The activity includes an expert local guide that connects adventurers with nature and the local culture, history and unique geographical sites of the location. In a friendly and chill setting, adventurers are able to experience a stress free and reflective activity in a beautiful setting complete with wildlife viewing and healthy activity.

Soar over Orange County's captivating beaches and coastal cities on a 45-minute air tour. Enjoy a personalized private experience for up to 3 passengers.

We will kick off the tour from the Salt Creek Trail which is a pleasant paved path on a gentle descent through suburban Laguna Niguel. Along the way, well-built underpasses ensure you never have to deal with crossing traffic, making this a great choice for families. Although a large section of the trail is paved, there are dirt sections that run parallel to the pavement to help create a pure dirt trail biking experience. We will further connect to the Colinas Ridge Trail which is a mix of fire road and single track which is optional for the more experienced riders in the group. The Colinas Ridge Trail is a fun out-and-back trail perched above the Pacific Ocean.

Soar over the Orange County coastline and see the sights of Long Beach and Anaheim on a private airplane tour. Enjoy views of the Queen Mary, the Port of Los Angeles, and more.

Experience a unique, private, French-Californian cooking class in a stunning Southern California coastal home with Ann and Rick. This warm, food-loving couple brings a wealth of culinary knowledge from travels and training, blending classic French techniques with fresh Californian produce. Savor the joy of cooking and dining with locals who love to entertain in style, just minutes from the Ritz Carlton and Waldorf Astoria in Dana Point.

Have Fun Tours has been in business for over 15 years. As native Californians, we have extensive knowledge of local tourist spots and hidden gems. We leverage our familiarity with the places we tour and tap into our network of influential people in Hollywood and surrounding areas to create a one-of-a-kind VIP experience for you and your loved ones. Aside from public tours, we offer special PRIVATE trips that feature once-in-a-lifetime opportunities designed to match your thirst for adventure. SPANISH speaking tours available.

A fast and fun wildlife adventure awaits your family aboard our zodiac-style vessels (rigid inflatable boats). This cruise of up to 20 passengers gives you a thrilling 2-hour look at Southern California’s year-round whales and dolphins. With speeds of 30 knots or more, you’ll spend less time looking for animals and more time enjoying them! Your zodiac adventure will have you incredibly close to the ocean’s surface and within arm’s reach of wildlife. At the conclusion of your cruise, you'll receive one of Mrs. Capt. Dave's famously delicious Triple Fudge Brownies. (Some folks love the brownies more than the whales!) We are a certified Responsible Whale Watching partner with the World Cetacean Alliance located in Dana Point, CA, the Dolphin and Whale Capital of the World®, and the first Whale Heritage Site in the Americas.

This Coastal Adventure Tour includes Hotel pickup and return. Orange County's best Coastal Sightseeing Tour and photo locations and activities along PCH. We visit Dana Point Harbor to the top of the world in Laguna Beach, Heisler Park for photo opportunity's. Cross the Balboa Ferry crossing. Tour includes hands on locale tour guide during the duration of this 6-7 hour tour. Great chances to catch a Whale, Dolphins or even a Sea Lion lounging on a boat dock. This tour may also be booked a private!

Gather the family, kids, and friends to join Dana Point's highest-rated whale watching activity, featuring exclusive Underwater Viewing Pods.  For over 25 years we have provided the most unique and eco-friendly dolphin and whale watching trips to view magnificent Blue Whales, Gray Whales, Humpback Whales, Fin Whales, Minke Whales, occasionally Orcas, and more. Five species of wild dolphins are also seen throughout the year, including mega-pods with up to 10,000 dolphins! Plus sea lions, marine birds, and even sharks. You'll depart from Dana Point, the Dolphin and Whale Capital of the World®. We're a certified Responsible Whale Watching partner with the World Cetacean Alliance. Aboard our uncrowded high-tech catamaran you will enjoy up close and personal dolphin and whale watching with expert narration, complimentary triple fudge brownies, and more.

E-bike rental to explore Dana Point, San Clemente, Laguna Beach and it's beautiful surroundings. Get exercise or just go for fun!

Hop on board our new super fast RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat). It's an exhilarating ride out to wherever the mammals are! We will cruise the majestic California coastline in search of pods of dolphins and migrating whales.  Get up close and personal with these ocean mammals in their natural environment with chances of seeing other animals such as sea lions, sharks, sunfish and on rare occasions, Orcas!  Learn about their behaviors, environment and ecology.  Many times we see them feeding, mating and interacting for those 'National Geographic' moments!  d This is a three hour tour and is either a private or semi-private experience as there are only six spots per trip.  For PRIVATE groups the price will be $800 for the boat and no one else but your group will be on the trip. Water and simple snacks are available.  Feel free to bring your own beverages (alcohol is permitted) and food.

Delight in the exciting sights and sounds of the magnificent ocean creatures off Dana Point in Orange County. Known as a landmark for marine life sightings, Dana Wharf’s ocean adventure cruises offer rare glimpses into a huge variety of underwater wildlife and gorgeous scenic views you’ll never forget. Search for whales, dolphins, sea lions and other exciting marine life! All cruises are narrated by expert captains who will educate you on the abundant ocean life on the coast. Trips are 2 hours long, plenty of time to discover the world that lies beneath. Remember that sightings of marine life are guaranteed.

Did you know the southern California coast boasts the largest population of dolphins in the world? Come experience the California coast line on a private boat with your family, friends or intimate group. We are the only charter that offers both whale / dolphin watching with fishing. This trip is great for beginner fishermen and / or kids alike! We will not make it too difficult and will provide all the tackle and equipment necessary to make it a great day for all to enjoy!

Embark on an engaging scavenger hunt through the historic streets of San Juan Capistrano! Feel like you stepped back in time as you explore the busting Los Rios Historic District. Explore and see the many unique shops, restaurants and galleries. Go at your own pace and see the best of what San Juan Capistrano has to offer. Have fun with your group and you solve fun puzzles and challenges along the way. Learn some of the history of this fascinating California town. Ready to discover San Juan Capistrano in a whole new way? Let the adventure begin!

Our unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your phone. We are an Austin, TX-based global custom event design company offering scavenger hunts and other events in 300+ cities in North America and beyond. Our specially hand-crafted adventures are equal parts tour, creative challenge, detective hunt, and social experiment! Guests get to discover in an alternate reality our favorite hidden gems off the beaten trail and creatively interpret fun art, history, and culture clues - for points! They get to enjoy fame and glory while appearing on our website's international leaderboard, no matter what their score. They get to essentially race other teams in other cities, even if they don't have competitors who have signed up in their city that day. Get ready to discover unusual oddities, laugh out loud, and make the experience your own!

Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your phone. We are an Austin, TX-based global custom event design company offering scavenger hunts and other events in 300+ cities in North America and beyond. Our specially hand-crafted adventures are equal parts tour, creative challenge, detective hunt, and social experiment! Guests get to discover in an alternate reality our favorite hidden gems off the beaten trail and creatively interpret fun art, history, and culture clues - for points! They get to enjoy fame and glory while appearing on our website’s international leaderboard, no matter what their score. They get to essentially race other teams in other cities, even if they don’t have competitors who have signed up in their city that day. Get ready to discover unusual oddities, laugh out loud, and make the experience your own!