Things to Do with Kids in Dana Point, CA

  • TripBuzz found 354 things to do with kids in or near Dana Point, California, including 329 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Laguna Beach, San Clemente, Newport Beach and Irvine.
  • From Capt. Dave's Dolphin & Whale Watching Safari to Salt Creek Beach, the Dana Point area offers 132 different types of family activities, including: Beaches, Parks, Whale Watching Tours and Paddleboarding.
  • Sweeping ocean views and dramatic cliff sides are prominent in Dana Point, CA. The affluent residential community offers tourists many opportunities for both indoor and outdoor entertainment. It's harbor is one of the few in Orange County, offering OC locals and visitors access to boating, surfing and other water excursions. The city also hosts the annual Festival of Whales and Tall Ships Festival.
  • TripBuzz found 354 things to do with kids in or near Dana Point, California, including 329 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Laguna Beach, San Clemente, Newport Beach and Irvine.
  • From Capt. Dave's Dolphin & Whale Watching Safari to Salt Creek Beach, the Dana Point area offers 132 different types of family activities, including: Beaches, Parks, Whale Watching Tours and Paddleboarding.
  • Sweeping ocean views and dramatic cliff sides are prominent in Dana Point, CA. The affluent residential community offers tourists many opportunities for both indoor and outdoor entertainment. It's harbor is one of the few in Orange County, offering OC locals and visitors access to boating, surfing and other water excursions. The city also hosts the annual Festival of Whales and Tall Ships Festival.
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16.2 Miles
33% 1225 votes
Family Fun Center 3405 Michelson Drive, Irvine, CA MoreLess Info
Karting fans experience a whole new level of fun and excitement at Boomers! Irvine. Boomers features extra-fast adult go karts, a separate children's track, a video arcade, batting cages and a laser tag arena.
16.2 Miles
54% 175 votes
Bowling 3415 Michelson Drive, Irvine, CA 92612 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy a 40 lane bowling center with automatic scoring and bumpers at Irvine Lanes. The bowling alley hosts birthday parties and special events and also features bowling leagues.
16.3 Miles
83% 119 votes
Piers & Boardwalks Balboa Penninsula, Newport Beach, CA MoreLess Info
At Balboa Village guests will be able to come across a unique selection of restaurants, specialty shops, cultural activities and historic sites. In addition, the area also boasts ocean and deep sea fishing experiences as well as an arcade and boat rentals.
16.4 Miles
65% 82 votes
Movie Theaters 3735 Alton Parkway, Irvine, CA 92606 MoreLess Info
Rather than big name blockbuster films, the Edwards Westpark 8 Cinema focuses more on hard to find movies. Most of the offerings tend to be small art house productions and independent films.
16.5 Miles
84% 173 votes
Beaches The Ocean, Newport Beach, CA 92663 MoreLess Info
Spanning a total of nine miles along the Pacific Ocean, Newport Beach is a seaside town commonly visited for its scenic beaches. The town also has a pier filled with restaurants and shops within walking distance of the water.
16.6 Miles
84% 32 votes
Surfing Lessons 8534 Hamilton Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92663 MoreLess Info
Kula Nalu helps surfers at all levels. They also provide specialty workouts for surfers and water sport enthusiasts.
16.8 Miles
92% 793 votes
Beaches 100 Civic Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660 MoreLess Info
With soft sands and blue waters, Newport Beach is a popular destination for swimming, surfing and scenic strolls. Down the coast, visitors will come across bike rental stations and small food trucks.
16.8 Miles
98% 48 votes
Parks 4 Civic Center Plz, Irvine, CA 92606 MoreLess Info
The Bill Barber Community Park is a community park that includes a baseball stadium, a picnic shelter, a formal garden, batting cages, and lighted tennis courts. The park is 42-acres in size.
16.9 Miles
93% 72 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 2301 University Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660 MoreLess Info
The Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserves offers wildlife viewing, bicycling, hiking, and horseback riding opportunities. During the migrating season, up to 35,000 birds can be seen from this location, including endangered species.
16.9 Miles
90% 52 votes
Boat Cruise 3101 W Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 92663 MoreLess Info
The Gondola Adventures, Inc. - Private Cruises takes passengers through quaint canals guided by a charming gondolier. There are several touring options, including ones that take off right as the sun sets as well as romantic packages for marriage proposals.
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