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    Dana Point Arches

    5.0 (12 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Marisa T.

    Easy to find by following the map directions. Gorgeous views. It's probably better for pictures in the winter time since a lot of the shrubbery is dried up in the summer.

    Mandy F.

    "Three Arch Bay" makes sense when you see the Dana Point Arches. You walk down a quick decline through a bridge and back up seeing quite a lot - the beautiful harbor, the historical arches, and a statue of the "Hide Drogher." It's a short walk but with a lot to see. So many places to take pictures as well. It gets busy around 2 hours before sunset as a lot of couples and families like to take photos when the light is ideal.

    Betty Mae and the Dana Point Arches  7.26.22 11:30a 75 beautiful degrees with an ocean breeze
    Wendy M.

    ** Dog Friendly** I search for the lesser known spots of interest/ historical places. After reading Grace LI's review and seeing her photos we just had to check this out. We parked at Santa Clara Ave and Street of the Amber Lantern. The Arches are between Amber and Violet Lantern streets in the Lantern District. As you looking towards the ocean you'll see a stairs to the left. Take those steps / walkway and you'll see the Arches. There is a plaque (pictured) that gives the history. Beautiful location. Further up stairs towards Violet Lantern street is a sculpture from 1990 by F Benedict Coleman of a sailor tossing a cowhide into the ocean. This is a (posted) non smoking area but there were two guys hanging out at lookout point ( at Amber lantern and Santa Clara) who were smoking.

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    Leanne D.

    Nice walking trail to see the arches and the view of the harbor. Easy walk with pretty views of Dana point.

    pegah R.

    The location is very beautiful with great light, the surroundings are very beautiful and relaxing, the photography was wonderful

    Dee V.

    Looked up local landmarks and took a walk to see these arches. The views along the wall were Beau with places to sit and plaques to read

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    so beautiful!! would 100% go again, although i was followed by a random man throughout the arches so ladies stay vigilant!!

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    Mission San Juan Capistrano - Sacred Garden

    Mission San Juan Capistrano

    4.6(789 reviews)
    3.4 mi
    Not-for-profit
    Free WiFi

    If you're in this area definitely worth it to check out this amazing Historical Mission. This was…read moremy second time and I enjoyed it. Lots of couples taking pre-wedding photos. Must be the place. I got a new experienced each time love the vibe.

    Mission San Juan Capistrano was founded on November 1, 1776 by Junipero Serra and Spanish…read moreCatholics. Its nickname is "Jewel of the Missions" and is one of 21 Spanish missions in California. We purchased tickets ($18/adult) on-site although you can book them online to perhaps get a discount. We got an audio device where we could take an audio tour through the grounds and learn more about each individual aspect of the mission. We even saw the remnants of the stone church that was once the largest structure in California but was destroyed in the 1812 earthquake. While the inhabitants' primary goal was to promote Catholicism, the mission also served as an agricultural and economic center. The founding priests of the mission were told they had to be self-sufficient; when we visited the area there was a garden to grow food and a kitchen area. This mission was even the first one in California to make their own wine. Overall it took us an hour to walk around and explore. We didn't read or listen to everything in-depth but you can easily spend 2-3 hours here. We went early in the morning and there was no one around so it was peaceful exploring the grounds.

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    4.1(51 reviews)
    7.2 mi

    I have tried twice to book the Best Bites of Laguna Beach Tour through Viator. My first tour was…read morecanceled because my tour is pending until someone from the tour company confirms the date and the number of people, and no one responded, so it was canceled. I've put in a second request for a tour for two people on the date I requested, and so far no one has responded, so this one may also be canceled. At least two Viator representatives have called and sent email messages to try to get my tour confirmed, but they've not gotten a response. I also sent a message to the tour company asking that they respond to my pending tour request, but no response. I have given this tour company one star for poor customer service.

    Had a great day tour w/ our tour guide Cathy (very warm, friendly & hospitable) & fellow Yelper…read moreLucy T. (thanks girlie for taking me along) =) A fun day of learning new facts & sampling new places which we'd never think of trying in laguna Beach. A foodie lovers day of fun, Yay! =) Places we visited: La Sirena Grill (Organic Mexican) - small samples of salsa & guacamole dip Tommy Bahama (sample of Coconut Shrimp) Candy Baron (No candy samples) Lumberyard Restaurant (No samples) Sundried Tomato Cafe (small sample of their signature Sundried Tomato soup) Cafe Zinc (small sample of bean & corn salsa) Ocean Ave. Brewery (beer tasting $3 extra & appetizers) Pizza Lounge (Pizza made from fresh ingredients) Helen Cope House Dolce Gelato (sample of gelato) St. Francis by the Sea Cathedral Murphy-Smith Bungalow The lifeguard tower Wyland studios I wish they had more tastings of signature dishes from each of the different restaurants rather than just their appetizers & also more tastings in the middle of the tour because I was feeling hungry but by the end of the tour I was so stuffed! =P Tip: There are two parking structures on Mermaid st that are $5 all day parking thats the cheapest & best deal that was perfect parking for this tour.

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