Most reviewed Tourist attractions in Dana Point, United States to visit (Updated April, 2024)

Newport Beach Pier

Fishing pier

Scenic pier popular for fishing & ocean views, convenient to beach & nearby shops & restaurants.

4.70 (16.5K reviews) (~26.53 km from centre)

San Clemente Pier

Public beach

This long wooden pier extends into the ocean for sweeping views of the ocean & shoreline.

4.80 (6.5K reviews) (~8.89 km from centre)

Crystal Cove State Park

State park

Park has 3.2-mile beach with sandy coves & tide pools, plus 2,400 acres of land for hiking & biking.

4.80 (6.5K reviews) (~16.02 km from centre)

Doheny State Beach

Park

Park area & beach has campsites in the southern end; volleyball, picnics & surfing up north.

4.60 (6.2K reviews) (~1.25 km from centre)

Laguna Main Beach Park

Park

A beachfront park with a boardwalk, volleyball & basketball courts, a playground & a tide-pool area.

4.70 (4.6K reviews) (~11.57 km from centre)

Balboa Pier

Fishing pier

Built in 1906, this pier offers a retro-themed diner & is popular for fishing & watching the sunset.

4.70 (4.6K reviews) (~23.83 km from centre)

San Onofre State Beach

Park

Prominent surfing beach known for multiple surf breaks, plus areas for camping, biking & swimming.

4.60 (3.9K reviews) (~15.75 km from centre)

Mission San Juan Capistrano, Landmark, Chapel, Museum and Gardens

Museum

Landmark Spanish mission founded in 1776 with historic exhibits, cultural events & a gift shop.

4.80 (3.8K reviews) (~5.1 km from centre)

Aliso Beach

Public beach

A busy spot for surfing & swimming, this beachfront park offers a concession stand & public showers.

4.70 (3.6K reviews) (~6.96 km from centre)

Inspiration Point

Scenic spot

Small observation point, popular at sunset, offering benches & a panoramic ocean view.

4.80 (3.3K reviews) (~21.28 km from centre)

Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters

Arts organization

👍 We're coming down here because one of our friends told us how good it was the performance. This place was cool for all artists to display and sell their artworks. However the performance itself was just okay to me. Better prepared with binocular, otherwise you won't be able to see much of the artwor...

4.70 (2.6K reviews) (~11.91 km from centre)