Dana Point Harbor

Dana Point Marina Inn Is Steps From Local Dining, Shops, & Activities

Experience the ultimate adventure at Dana Point Harbor. Whale watching excursions, sailing, parasailing, stand-up paddleboarding, diving, fishing and more await you. Enjoy waterfront dining and seaside delights in picturesque Dana Point Harbor. From savory eats to indulgent sweets, there’s a pleasure for every palate. Explore Dana Point Harbor and discover boutiques and shops filled with unique art, clothing, gifts, jewelry, and harbor treasures.

About Dana Point Harbor

Known as the “Dolphin & Whale Capital of the World” Dana Point Harbor offers a variety of recreational amenities, boater facilities, dockside dining, and unique shopping experiences that cater to visitors, locals and boating enthusiasts. Activities abound both in and out of the water from watching migratory gray whales that frequent the coastline to enjoying the stunning sunsets and picturesque harbor views. Discover Dana Point Harbor and set sail on a historic and unforgettable seaside adventure. Travel along the pristine Southern California coast and enjoy the many boating options in Dana Point Harbor. Whale watching cruises, charters, yachts, sailing and coastal cruises are available to explore the sea.

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Dana Point Harbor Partners & Revitalization Plans

Dana Point Harbor Partners, LLC (DPHP), a collaboration created to operate and redevelop Dana Point Harbor in a P-3 partnership with the County of Orange, is made up of three “best in class” real estate development firms, each specializing in a unique product type. Burnham Ward Properties is responsible for stewarding the harbor’s Commercial Core activities featuring the retail, restaurants, offices and other landside buildings, as well as all parkscape areas. Bellwether Financial Group guides the marina operations including the boat slips, boater facilities, dry boat storage, day-boat parking and launch ramp areas. R.D. Olson Development leads the hotel redevelopment and hospitality components of the harbor.

The partnership is developing a master plan that connects the harbor’s landside and waterside to become a singular cohesive waterfront experience. United by a love of the water and dedicated to preserving Dana Point Harbor’s historical significance, the partnership is applying all areas of respective expertise to ensure every element of the harbor will be thoughtfully designed, redeveloped and managed to be reimagined into a world-class destination with historic roots and local charm.