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Discover Dana Point: Kayak, Hike and Visit the Ocean Institute
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Welcome to Dana Point – Orange County, the most romantic spot in California! Our tour begins with a coffee and a pastry in the arts district.
We’ll take a quick meander up to the historical Bluff Top Trail for a birds' eye view of the harbor and stunning views of the Pacific Ocean.
Duration: 30 minutes
Location: Bluff Top Trail, Santa Clara Ave, Violet Lantern to Amber Lantern St, Dana Point, CA 92629
Then we're off to pick up our kayaking gear! Your professional and experienced guide will assist you in getting familiar with your kayak and there will also be an opportunity to change clothes before we get out on the water.
We’ll take a jaunt around the harbor and chat about the interesting history and folklore of Dana Point.
After some beach lounging, we’ll then head back to hand over our kayaks and grab a bite to eat by the harbor
Duration: 4 hours
Location: Orange County Urban Adventures, Dana Point, CA 92629
After lunch we’ll take a walk over to the Ocean Institute to learn more about local maritime life. The Institute is an education center and maintains two tall ships, the Pilgrim and the Spirit of Dana Point, for your viewing pleasure.
Duration: 1 hour
Location: Ocean Institute, Dana Point, CA 92629-2723
Part of the Ocean Institute
Duration: 10 minutes
Location: The Pilgrim, Dana Point Harbor, Dana Point, CA
We’ll then make our way up the Headlands and hike the trails that overlook the Pacific, reaching the Dana Point Nature Interpretive Center, where you’ll discover more fascinating facts about our local wildlife.
After a brief visit to the beach we shall make our way back to the starting point. There will be restrooms along the way on the tour and we strongly recommend that you bring a water bottle to refill and some comfortable walking shoes.
Before you go, don’t forget to ask your local guide for tips on what else there is to see and do during your stay in Orange County.
Please note that this is an active tour and the distance covered on foot is approximately walking distance is about 5 miles (8 kilometers) with approximately 50 yards/ meters elevation gain. The walking is spread out over 6 hours with several breaks.
Duration: 2 hours
Location: Dana Point Nature Interpretive Center, 34558 Scenic Dr, Dana Point, CA 92629-2749
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Welcome to Dana Point – Orange County, the most romantic spot in California! Our tour begins with a coffee and a pastry in the arts district.
We’ll take a quick meander up to the historical Bluff Top Trail for a birds' eye view of the harbor and stunning views of the Pacific Ocean.
Duration: 30 minutes
Location: Bluff Top Trail, Santa Clara Ave, Violet Lantern to Amber Lantern St, Dana Point, CA 92629
Then we're off to pick up our kayaking gear! Your professional and experienced guide will assist you in getting familiar with your kayak and there will also be an opportunity to change clothes before we get out on the water.
We’ll take a jaunt around the harbor and chat about the interesting history and folklore of Dana Point.
After some beach lounging, we’ll then head back to hand over our kayaks and grab a bite to eat by the harbor
Duration: 4 hours
Location: Orange County Urban Adventures, Dana Point, CA 92629
After lunch we’ll take a walk over to the Ocean Institute to learn more about local maritime life. The Institute is an education center and maintains two tall ships, the Pilgrim and the Spirit of Dana Point, for your viewing pleasure.
Duration: 1 hour
Location: Ocean Institute, Dana Point, CA 92629-2723
Part of the Ocean Institute
Duration: 10 minutes
Location: The Pilgrim, Dana Point Harbor, Dana Point, CA
We’ll then make our way up the Headlands and hike the trails that overlook the Pacific, reaching the Dana Point Nature Interpretive Center, where you’ll discover more fascinating facts about our local wildlife.
After a brief visit to the beach we shall make our way back to the starting point. There will be restrooms along the way on the tour and we strongly recommend that you bring a water bottle to refill and some comfortable walking shoes.
Before you go, don’t forget to ask your local guide for tips on what else there is to see and do during your stay in Orange County.
Please note that this is an active tour and the distance covered on foot is approximately walking distance is about 5 miles (8 kilometers) with approximately 50 yards/ meters elevation gain. The walking is spread out over 6 hours with several breaks.
Duration: 2 hours
Location: Dana Point Nature Interpretive Center, 34558 Scenic Dr, Dana Point, CA 92629-2749
Included
- Local English-speaking guide
- Lunch
- Drink
- Kayak rental
- Coffee and a pastry
- Entrance fee to Ocean Institute
- Entry/Admission - Orange County Urban Adventures
- Entry/Admission - Ocean Institute
- Entry/Admission - The Pilgrim
- Entry/Admission - Dana Point Nature Interpretive Center
Not included
- Tips/gratuities for your guide
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Comfortable walking shoes and outdoor clothing, swimming clothes for the sea-kayaking activity.
- Travelers under 12 years of age are not permitted to join this tour.
- There is an opportunity to change clothes before the sea kayaking tour. There will be restrooms along the way, but please bring a water bottle to refill and comfortable walking shoes.
- We can accommodate vegetarians and other dietary restrictions. Please notify us at the time of the booking if you have any dietary requests.
- Tour is a small group of a maximum of 12 people.
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Features
Aquatic
60%
Sport
60%
Adrenaline
60%
Tourism
50%
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