Guidebook for Dana Point

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Guidebook for Dana Point

Food Scene

Local joint with lots of character and great coffee. You can walk there.
15 locals recommend
J C Beans Inc
34114 Pacific Coast Hwy
15 locals recommend
Local joint with lots of character and great coffee. You can walk there.
Great Italian food. Another local favorite.
19 locals recommend
Luciana's Ristorante
24312 Del Prado Ave
19 locals recommend
Great Italian food. Another local favorite.
Great food. Good atmosphere. Local favorite.
10 locals recommend
Jack's Restaurant
24462 Del Prado Ave
10 locals recommend
Great food. Good atmosphere. Local favorite.
Great breakfast joint. Expect a line on the weekend. But usually moves fast.
18 locals recommend
RJ's Cafe
25001 Dana Point Harbor Dr
18 locals recommend
Great breakfast joint. Expect a line on the weekend. But usually moves fast.

Drinks & Nightlife

Great vibe. Restaurant and nightclub with good music. Local's favorite.
47 locals recommend
StillWater Spirits & Sounds
24701 Del Prado Ave
47 locals recommend
Great vibe. Restaurant and nightclub with good music. Local's favorite.
Great blufftop patio with big ocean views. Go for the sunset, or to watch the surfers below.
42 locals recommend
The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Laguna Niguel
One Ritz Carlton Dr
42 locals recommend
Great blufftop patio with big ocean views. Go for the sunset, or to watch the surfers below.

Entertainment & Activities

Avoid the weekend and summer crowds. Off-season is best.
3085 locals recommend
Disneyland Park
1313 Disneyland Dr
3085 locals recommend
Avoid the weekend and summer crowds. Off-season is best.
Smaller crowds than Disneyland but just as fun for kids.
1145 locals recommend
Knott’S Berry Farm
8039 Beach Blvd
1145 locals recommend
Smaller crowds than Disneyland but just as fun for kids.
About a half-hour's drive. Fun for the whole family.
1249 locals recommend
LEGOLAND California
One Legoland Dr
1249 locals recommend
About a half-hour's drive. Fun for the whole family.
1754 locals recommend
SeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World Dr.
1754 locals recommend

Shopping

Cute little shops and art galleries and restaurants abound. Take the free trolley from the Ritz Carlton -- to save the hassle of traffic and driving and parking.
845 locals recommend
Laguna Beach
845 locals recommend
Cute little shops and art galleries and restaurants abound. Take the free trolley from the Ritz Carlton -- to save the hassle of traffic and driving and parking.

Essentials

They have all the groceries you need.
72 locals recommend
Ralphs
903 S El Camino Real
72 locals recommend
They have all the groceries you need.
Great alternative to the mainstream grocery chains.
28 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
32351 Golden Lantern
28 locals recommend
Great alternative to the mainstream grocery chains.
High-end groceries.
35 locals recommend
Gelson's
30731 Gateway Pl
35 locals recommend
High-end groceries.