Dana Point, California
March 14-16, 2023
Presented by PeopleForBikes

explore dana point

Welcome to the 2023 BLC! While you're here, we encourage you to experience Dana Point at your own pace. Our Dana Point Your Way list is specially curated for you to make the most of your stay. From arts and culture to outdoor excursions, you are always a moment away from your own epic California adventure in Dana Point.

Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa

25135 Park Lantern, Dana Point, CA 92629  Google Maps  |  Apple Maps

Dana Point Your Way

Doheny State Beach

25300 Dana Point Harbor Dr., 
Dana Point, CA 92629
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0.8 miles from hotel
The iconic Doheny State Beach is just steps away from Laguna Cliffs Resort and Spa, providing hundreds of acres of pristine recreation activities. Beyond surfing and camping at California’s first state beach, spot unique animals including harbor seals, sharks, dolphins, whales, herons, and more.
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Dana Point Harbor

Dana Point, CA 92629
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0.5 miles from hotel
Dana Point Harbor boasts a rich maritime history, and while it was quite the adventure for 19th-century travelers to reach area shores, it is now easily accessible for both sailors and visitors. The adventures now lie in the many land and water-based activities available within the two marinas. Dana Point Harbor is considered a small-boat harbor and provides both permanent and guest slips for more than 2,500 boats.
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OCean Institute

24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr,
Dana Point, CA 92629
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1 mile from hotel
Journey to the sea with the Ocean Institute. Experience marine wildlife, including a wide variety of fish and sea creatures that live in sediment retrieved from the ocean floor. Discover the amazing and sometimes bizarre life that lives just beneath the waves!
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Dana Wharf Sportfishing and Whale Watching

34675 Golden Lantern,
Dana Point, CA 92629
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0.5 miles from hotel
Growing from its roots as Orange County’s first whale watching company in 1971, Dana Wharf Sportfishing and Whale Watching has become one of the premier charters in Dana Point Harbor. With decades of experience, the crew at Dana Wharf knows all the best spots to ensure you catch some awe-inspiring views and all the fish you could possibly want.
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Surfing Heritage and
Cultural Center

110 Calle Iglesia, 
San Clemente, CA 92672 
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8 miles from hotel
The Surfing Heritage and Cultural Center (SHACC) exists at the intersection of surfing’s past, present, and future. SHACC houses the world’s most important and authoritative archive of surfing artifacts, surfboards, memorabilia, photography, video, periodicals, and scholarly works. SHACC's collection comes from all corners of the globe and reflects the spirit of exploration and adventure that is core to surfing’s ethos. The educational programs and events focus on bringing surfing’s rich history and stories to the world. 
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Mission San Juan Capistrano

26801 Old Mission Road,
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 
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4 miles from hotel
Mission San Juan Capistrano, a historic landmark and museum, is the birthplace of Orange County. It was founded more than 200 years ago as the 7th of 21 missions statewide and features a still-standing chapel where Saint Serra once celebrated Mass. Today, it is a monument to California’s multicultural history, embracing its Native American, Spanish, Mexican, and European heritage.
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Dana Point Headlands Conservation Area

34558 Scenic Dr, Dana Point, CA 92629
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< 2 miles from hotel
The Dana Point Headlands Trail, also known as the Dana Point Preserve Trail, is part of a 3-mile trail system that weaves in and around the Dana Point Headlands Conservation area with beach access, scenic overlooks, and the Nature Interpretive Center.
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Girl in the Curl Surf Lessons

34116 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, CA 92629
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< 1 miles from hotel
Girl in the Curl offers surf lessons with expert instruction at Doheny State Beach year round. All of their instructors are trained in CPR, first aid, and water safety. They are ready to help you learn to surf and fall in love with our second-favorite sport.
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Dana Point Monarch Beach GolF

50 Monarch Beach Resort N, Dana Point, CA 92629
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< 3 miles from hotel
When you play at Monarch Beach Golf Links, you’ll understand why it is among the top Southern California golf resorts. The dramatic coastline provides a crystal blue backdrop to rolling greens artfully poised atop historic cliffs and towering bluffs and legendary beaches. This championship Dana Point golf course is truly as challenging as it is mesmerizing.
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Dana Point Shopping

Dana Point, CA 92629
From upscale to unique, casual to beach chic, Dana Point features some of the best shopping in Orange County. Dana Point’s downtown features local artists and shops, offering a stylish blend of independent specialty shops, unique stores, and upscale boutiques.
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MOre ATTRACTIONS

Dana STrand Beach

34001-34099 Selva Rd., Dana Point, CA 92629
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Sycamore Creek Trail

33856-33998 Del Obispo St., Dana Point, CA 92629
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Las Ramblas Trail

Camino Las Ramblas, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
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Lantern Park Staircase

25111 Park Lantern, Dana Point, CA 92629
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