Enjoy a day on the water at Dana Point Harbor.
It is a popular destination for those who enjoy
kayaking, jet skiing, kayak fishing, and SUP
boarding. Dana Point Harbor has many
recreational activities to enjoy, from
sunbathing to exploring tide pools, to taking a
walk while taking in some sun, or watching the
4th of July fireworks extravaganza and the
Christmas Boat Parade. The harbor offers
protected waters and launching locations.
There's a hand launch from a sandy beach where
there is free and pay parking. The launch is by
Dana Cove Park at the west end of the harbor off
of Dana Point Harbor Drive.
You can paddle around the scenic harbor with
it's beautiful boats and yachts. On a windless, sunny day, Dana Point Harbor
reflects the surrounding scenery onto
perfectly still, glass-like water, but
unfortunately, the harbor is subject to
gusty wind conditions in the afternoon
throughout the year.
The harbor offers many options for
the kayak fishing enthusiast. In the harbor
you can hit piling posts and the bait dock
for perch, an occasional halibut and up top
a Barracuda, usually on the smaller side.
Advanced kayak anglers can paddle out of the
harbor around Dana Point.
Expect to see sea perch around the pier, and
croaker farther out. Halibut, kelp bass,
spotted sand bass, mackerel, and small
sharks and rays are all found here as well.
If
you get tired of all the paddling and water
activities, you can go for a walk in the
lovely paths around the harbor. This is the
place to go if you want to experience the
California coast in a new way. It is a
popular destination for those who enjoy
kayaking, canoeing, kayak fishing, and SUP
boarding.
Map of Dana Point Harbor
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