Top rated Visitor centers in Dana Point, United States to elevate your visit (Updated April, 2024)

Top rated Visitor centers in Dana Point

Experience the best that Dana Point has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 27 places from Visitor center category.

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Cabrillo National Monument Visitor Center

Visitor center

👍👍 There's plenty of parking. There's clean restrooms here. There's a snack vending machine area. There's a gift shop, a museum of artifacts, and an auditorium. There are park rangers on site to assist. All points of interest are within walking distance from the visitor's center. Tho, it is easier just...

4.80 (2.8K reviews) (~97.9 km from centre)

El Dorado Nature Center

Park

105-acre park featuring a visitor center, flora & fauna, lakes, a stream & walking trails.

4.80 (2K reviews) (~52.35 km from centre)

Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor and Interpretive Center

Visitor center

👍👍 Love this place. So many hikes. Been there 4 times already and still haven't seen everything

4.80 (699 reviews) (~93.47 km from centre)

Eaton Canyon Nature Center

Visitor center

Simple facility with educational exhibits about the eponymous nature preserve & an information desk.

4.70 (1.8K reviews) (~87.13 km from centre)

Balboa Park Visitors Center

Visitor center

👍👍 Make the Visitors Center your first stop when visiting the multiple museums, walks, gardens, art galleries, and events in Balboa Park. Their free park map is quite helpful. In addition to a manned by volunteer info. desk, you can buy some small gifts and cards in their gift shop.

4.70 (567 reviews) (~96.44 km from centre)

Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Preserve

Ecological park

9,000-acre nature conservation with varying terrain & habitats, open trails & a visitor center.

4.70 (455 reviews) (~40.64 km from centre)

San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center

Visitor center

Large preserved wetland habitat for a huge variety of native birdlife as well as reptiles & insects.

4.70 (307 reviews) (~64.02 km from centre)

Descanso Gardens Visitor Center

Visitor center

4.70 (244 reviews) (~94.34 km from centre)

California Welcome Center, Oceanside

Visitor center

👍👍 Very nice place. Got a lot of suggestions for my day in O'side. Offered a lot of written material. Went to visit the Mission San Luis Rey de Francia.

4.70 (216 reviews) (~41.42 km from centre)

Strawberry Peak Fire Lookout

Visitor center

4.70 (115 reviews) (~95.24 km from centre)

Morton Peak Fire Lookout

Historical landmark

👍 This is one of our go-to hikes because it's not too far from our home in redlands. The only downside is it is a fire road so trucks and four wheelers use it as well as hikers for the first part of the trail so sometimes the dust or the speed of the vehicles are of concern. Once you pass into the sec...

4.70 (55 reviews) (~93.21 km from centre)

Caffè Caritàzza

Coffee shop

👍👍 GREAT little shady, outdoor spot to grab a coffee in Little Italy while strolling the farmers market or waiting for a table at “Morning Glory” ( when you know, you know). Had an iced Americano w/ coconut milk, xtra ice! Loved the shade, games ( yes) - watch the dogs at the dog park. Nice little sto...

4.70 (54 reviews) (~96.44 km from centre)

The Canyon House at Rancho Mission Viejo

Community center

👍👍 Great community area to chill, meet up with neighbors or host events.

4.70 (44 reviews) (~11.62 km from centre)

Santa Monica Pier

Fishing pier

Storied seaside destination showcasing a range of shops & cafes, plus an amusement park & aquarium.

4.60 (113.7K reviews) (~95.38 km from centre)

Chino Hills State Park - Discovery Center Entrance

State park

👍👍 an amazing escape from the city 😎😎 we loved this place. ended up going on a 3mi walk. the best part was through the redwoods small forest.

4.60 (87 reviews) (~51.79 km from centre)

Laguna Beach Visitors Center

Visitor center

👍👍 Stop by for great tips & maps

4.60 (83 reviews) (~11.55 km from centre)

Mt Baldy Visitor Center

Visitor center

4.50 (151 reviews) (~85.89 km from centre)

Lake Hodges Visitor Center

Tourist information center

👍👍 I like this lake because it's peaceful and it has beautiful view. There is a walking trail for those who might enjoy one. There are also boat rentals. There is small store that you can purchase a few snacks. We got some water, chips and a few postcards. We also saw some picnic tables. Overall, it wa...

4.50 (146 reviews) (~70.93 km from centre)

San Gabriel Canyon Gateway Center

Visitor center

👍 This is a great place to visit anytime. You can drive, hike, ride your bicycle. Enjoy the river, take pictures, do some basic prospecting, camp. The only down side is that there is a lot of garbage left by visitors There are trash cans but some people have the bad habit of not using them.

4.50 (102 reviews) (~79.41 km from centre)

Beverly Hills Visitor Center

Visitor center

😠 I contacted the 'Love Beverly Bills' office because I have experienced an issue directly with a merchant that they sponsor on their website. Julie Wagner, the CEO, emailed me a response that clearly showed that she didn't even read carefully my request of help. I find this bureau absolutely useless...

4.50 (60 reviews) (~93.58 km from centre)

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Top rated Visitor centers in Dana Point, United States