Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Tours
In Mariner's Village off Dana Point Harbor Dr, Dana Wharf is the starting point for most
boat tours and trips to Catalina Island. Contact Capt Dave's Dolphin and Whale Safari
( 949-488-2828; www.dolphinsafari.com ; 34451 Ensenada Pl; adult/child 3-12yr from $59/39) or
Dana Wharf Sportfishing ( 949-496-5794, 888-224-0603; www.danawharf.com ; 34675
Golden Lantern St; sportfishing trips adult/child 3-12yr from $46/29, whale-watching tours from $45/
25) . For more kid-friendly whale-watching tours and coastal cruises, book ahead with the
Ocean Institute .
Festivals & Events
Festival of Whales SEA FESTIVAL
( www.dpfestivalofwhales.com ; early-mid-Mar)
A parade, street fair, nature walks and talks, canoe races, surfing clinics, art exhibitions,
live music, and surf 'woody' wagon and hot-rod show make up the merriment.
Doheny Blues Festival MUSIC FESTIVAL
( www.omegaevents.com/dohenyblues ; mid-May)
Blues legends such as Buddy Guy and Keb Mo perform alongside up-and-comers over a
weekend of funky live-music performances and family fun at Doheny State Beach.
Tall Ships Festival SEA FESTIVAL
( www.tallshipsfestival.com ; early Sep)
The Ocean Institute hosts the West Coast's largest gathering of tall ships, with living-his-
tory encampments, scrimshaw carving demonstrations and lots more family-friendly
marine-themed activities.
Sleeping & Eating
Mostly chain midrange motels and luxury resorts are what you'll find along Pacific Coast
Hwy. The latter include the oceanfront Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel (
949-240-2000;
www.ritzcarlton.com ; 1 Ritz-Carlton Dr; r from $420;
) , well-positioned for catching sun-
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