Best 180 things to do in Dana Point, CA

Meet a juvenile lynx and serval, and take home a pawtograph keepsake

Celebrate with a private animal ambassador encounter

Work alongside zookeepers in a private, hands-on animal care session

Hand-feed fruit treats and learn about binturong conservation

Meet fennec foxes and add enrichment to their day

Hand-feed Bennett's wallabies and meet their habitat mates

Meet, feed, and learn about reptiles from around the globe

Meet animals alongside a dedicated guide at a wildlife education center

Share hands-on animal care and conservation learning as a family

Build a private visit around two interactive animal encounters

Build a private visit around three animal interactions

Create your own lineup of four animal encounters

Meet a paca up close on a private behind-the-scenes animal tour

Share brunch, a keeper-led bearcat walk, and behind-the-scenes animal encounters

Visit the Nixon Library and tour exhibits at your own pace during open hours

Fish Southern California waters on a 9-hour trip from Dana Point Harbor

Live music cruise through Dana Point Harbor at sunset (21+)

Toast the year's final sunset while searching Dana Point waters for whales and dolphins

Join Dana Point Harbor’s boat parade with a live DJ, dancing, and deckside views

Join the Boat Parade of Lights on the water with festive music and decorated harbor views

Private coastal fishing aboard a 53-foot Hatteras

Sail a 1926 schooner along the Orange County coast at sunset

Ride a pedal-assist e-bike around Laguna Beach on a 4- or 8-hour rental

Rent a kayak, paddleboard, or canoe from open to close near Assateague Island