Feel the holiday spirit in Dana Point! Discover all the exciting events and activities with our guide. For Dana Point devotees and casual admirers, this guide is your passport to seasonal splendor.
One highlight of the festive season is the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade, where twinkling lights adorn magnificent vessels as they glide through the harbor. Another exciting event, Knott’s Merry Farm, features seasonal attractions, festive shows, and delicious treats for visitors of all ages. And the Holidays At The Harbor is something you definitely don't want to miss, with its charming decorations and family-friendly activities that embody the holiday cheer. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
Happy Holidays!
Top Events Events In and Around Dana Point
- Boat Ride with Santa
- Dana Point Harbor's Holiday in the Harbor
- 45th Annual Christmas Boat Parade of Lights
- Dana Point Harbor Holiday Light Display
- Dana Point Harbor Boat Parade of Lights
- Santa Boat Rides Aboard the Dana Pride
- Capistrano Lights: Mission in Lights (San Juan Capistrano)
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Boat Ride with Santa (Dana Point) • 0.4 miles
Festive boat rides with Santa Claus
Dana Point Harbor's Holiday in the Harbor (Dana Point) • 0.4 miles
Over 700,000 LED lights illuminating the harbor
45th Annual Christmas Boat Parade of Lights (Dana Point) • 0.5 miles
Festively decorated boats illuminating the harbor waters.
Dana Point Harbor Holiday Light Display (Dana Point) • 0.5 miles
Dazzling holiday light displays throughout the harbor
Dana Point Harbor Boat Parade of Lights (Dana Point) • 0.5 miles
Festively decorated boats sailing the harbor
Santa Boat Rides Aboard the Dana Pride (Dana Point) • 0.6 miles
Festive boat ride with Santa around Dana Point Harbor
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Capistrano Lights: Mission in Lights (San Juan Capistrano)
Historic mission transformed with festive lights and holiday programming
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