On Sunday of every Memorial Day and Labor Day weekend, Dana Point Yacht Club sponsors a fantastic and fun “raft up” in the Dana Point Harbor west basin near the Ocean Institute, featuring live music from local entertainers.
Ocean Institute Maritime Festival
Each September, the Ocean Institute sponsors the Dana Point Maritime Festival, featuring tall ships, cannon battles, the Pirate and Mermaid Ball, a beer garden, live music and much more!
Dana Point Turkey Trot
A Dana Point tradition! Every Thanksgiving morning, hundreds of locals, young and old alike, gather to run 10k,5k and 1-mile races through downtown Dana Point.
Dana Point Harbor Boat Parade of Lights
Another Awesome Dana Point event! Every December, Dana Point Harbor hosts the Boat Parade of Lights, a festive 3-day event featuring local boaters parading their wonderfully decorated vessels through the harbor, vying up to $10,000 in prizes!
