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Tour Park City
This mountain community is home to three world class ski resorts and hosted
several alpine venues of the 2002 Winter Olympics. The historic district is a
bustling year-round draw for vacationers.
Tour Dana Point Harbor
Truly one of the most beautiful man-made harbor in California.
There is a lot to do along the beach, marina, adjacent shops and restaurants
and the assortment of local attractions.
Tour San Clemente
San Clemente is a town made for walking. A short stroll will take you
past flower-laden street lamps to quaint cafes, unique shops and a
beautiful white sand beach.
Tour Costa Mesa
Home of the giant South Coast Plaza shopping / restaurant mall
and local theater. Costa Mesa is situated only 5 minutes from the beach and
John Wayne-Orange County Airport. It is only 15 minutes to Disneyland
and most hotels offer free shuttle service.
Dana Point California
This town was at one time the only major port between Santa Barbara and San Diego. Today its natural cove marina hosts many visitors and recreational boaters.
Orange County Marine Institute
24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr, Dana Point, CA 92629;
(714) 496-2274;
Open Daily 10-4:30; Donation. Wildlife Cruise $20; Harbor Cruise $13;
Sea-life exhibit with the full size replica of
Richard Henry Dana's ship Pilgrim which is made famous
in the novel Two Years Before the Mast. In July and August
nautical themed dramas are performed dockside. Marine biologists
conduct tours and cruises. Reservations are required to attend
productions and cruises.
Harbor Whale Festival
Community celebration to commemorate the annual whale migration
just off the coast. Festival is in late Febr / early March.
Whale migration season runs late Novemenber through March.
Dana Point Harbor Village
Dockside shopping village with a view of the marina.
Golden Lantern
Dockside shopping village with a view of the marina.
Dana Point Restaurant Directory
Restaurant listings, reviews, menus, specials and pricelist.
Dana Point Hotel Directory
Online hotel room search and reservation service.
Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort
This resort sits atop a majestic bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Deluxe
accomodations include garden, coastline and ocean view rooms and suites, many with private balcony. A forty-two acre
park adjacent to the hotel offers miles of biking and jogging trails with spectacular ocean views and the Dana Point
harbor is just minutes away.
346-rooms including eleven with two-room suites and balcony.
Doubletree Guest Suites
The Doubletree- Dana Point is located off the seashore of the Pacific Ocean and lies beside
Dana Point's 2500 slip yacht harbor, offering a vast amount of recreational water sports to choose from.
Each of our 196 two-room suites are exquisitely appointed, with spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean,
as well as the surrounding area.
San Clemente California
Built on hillsides overlooking the Pacific. The town has a municipal pier popular for fishing and tourists. The city beach is great for swimming, surfing and picnics.
San Clemente State Beach
Use the Avenida Calafia exit from I-5. Other activities include:
camping,
fishing,
bike trails and
swimming.
San Onofre State Beach
3,000 acres about 2 miles south of San Clemente off of I-5.
Made famous in Beach Boys song about
Surfing USA. Other activities include:
camping,
fishing,
bike trails and
swimming.
San Clemente Restaurant Directory
Restaurant listings, reviews, menus, specials and pricelist.
San Clemente Hotel Directory
Online hotel room search and reservation service.
San Clemente Country Side Inn
You can almost hear the mission bells ring as you enter through the massive, old-style doors
and step onto the rugged, spanish tile floors of the Country Side Inn San Clemente. Reminiscent
of an early California mission, the simple architecture and rich interior of this hotel are
beautifully rendered in a careful combination of historic authenticity and modern comfort.
Tapestries and burlap, wrought iron and flagstone impart a range of color and texture in the
impressive lobby, filled with replica furniture as well as true antiques.
San Juan Capistrano
- Great Stone Church - only ruins remain today
- New Seven Domed Parish Church - with 104-foot belltower
- Padre Serra's Church - dedicated 1778 and still used daily
Mission San Juan Capistrano
Open Daily: 8:30-5PM; Closed on Good Friday, Thanksgiving and Dec 25;
Admission: $5; (714) 248-2048;
Located just two blocks west of the SR-74 / I-5 junction.
This early mission was founded by Father Junipero Serra on Nov. 1, 1776. Gardens, arches and Moorish fountains grace the mission grounds. Onsite museum houses exhibits of Native American, Spanish and Mexican history of the mission. Self-guiding tour lets you explore ruins, artifacts, soldier's quarters, cemetary and more.
The mission is famous today as the northern home for the swallows that arrive in mid-March and leave in mid-October for an approximately 6,000 mile migration to Goya, Argentina. As early as 1777, the mission archives had already noted the regular appearance of these birds and a village festival to welcome them had already become tradition.
The mission actually consisted of three churches built 1797-1806 as one of the most ambitious and elaborately adorned of the mission churches. The earthquake of 1812 destroyed the bell tower and heavy roof.
San Juan Capistrano Restaurant Directory
Restaurant listings, reviews, menus, specials and pricelist.
San Juan Capistrano Hotel Directory
Online hotel room search and reservation service.
South Orange County Bridal Expos
These expositions typically feature over 100 vendors, wedding planners, fashion show, entertainers, food and catering vendors.
