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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