- Our list of the best things to do in Dana Point, California, features the top 413 nearby activities — including 163 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Dana Point, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Sports & Fitness, and Amusement.
- The results below include the top 26 things to do within the city of Dana Point, CA , followed by 387 popular activities in nearby cities, including Laguna Beach, Newport Beach, San Clemente, Irvine, San Juan Capistrano, Laguna Hills, Lake Forest, Santa Ana, Huntington Beach, Orange, Costa Mesa, Fountain Valley, Mission Viejo, Aliso Viejo, Tustin, Laguna Niguel, Rancho Santa Margarita, Lake Elsinore, Westminster, Garden Grove, Corona, Oceanside, Fallbrook, Menifee, Joshua Tree, Los Angeles and Murrieta
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20.7 Miles
75%
138 votes
1801 E. Chestnut Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92701
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The Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park houses an extensive collection of animals, birds and reptiles as well as numerous interactive experiences that adults and kids can enjoy. The zoo features a rainforest maze, a conservation education theater and a zoofari express train ride.
20.7 Miles
The Attic Community Theater showcases plays and other performances all run by local actors and actresses. The theater strives to develop the creative acting talents of those who participate in the performances in a local community setting.
20.8 Miles
Visitors can see quite a few animals at Santa Ana Zoo, such as a bald eagle, anteater, camel, and many monkeys. Kids can also ride the carousel or train, visit the children's farm and play on the playground.
20.8 Miles
Billing itself as Surf City USA, Huntington Beach in some ways epitomizes Orange County. It is a beachside vacation destination with miles of coastline, prime surfing conditions, and a variety of hotels and restaurants.
20.8 Miles
Columbus Tustin Park has a number of recreational amenities including 4 lighted softball diamonds and 4 lighted tennis courts, basketball hoops and a gym for indoor sports like volleyball. They also have a playground and picnic shelter.
20.9 Miles
91%
220 votes
21601 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA 92646
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Huntington Beach State Park is a 2 mile-long recreational area, popular for bird watchers, since in here nests the Californian least tern. Surfing and surf fishing can also be practiced, while on the beach itself are plenty of fire-rings.
20.9 Miles
78%
147 votes
21601 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA 92646
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Huntington State Beach is a 121 acre state beach that offers a range of recreational activities. Huntington features places to surf, swim or fish and also has volleyball courts, basketball courts, fire-rings for bonfires and a multi-use trail.
21.1 Miles
Pioneer Park is a unique park with a number of different amenities available for use to its visitors. Amenities include a pioneer-themed playground, basketball court, picnic area, and a water play area.
21.3 Miles
At The Reptile Zoo, visitors will be able to see chameleons, rattlesnakes, pythons, boas, anacondas, and iguanas. The location also hosts birthday parties, educational events, and prehistoric adventures activities for guests to enjoy.
21.3 Miles
82%
103 votes
18792 Brookhurst Street, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
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An archery facility and target shooting range, Orange County Archery offers a variety of products and services. The facility sells a range of bows and arrows, as well as other apparel and paraphernalia, and it offers archery classes.