KG Beach Camp was an amazing experience for my kids and exactly what our family needed over the…read moresummer. My kids enjoyed every single day of camp. There was a different adventure each day and such a great variety of activities that they were always excited to tell us about when they got home. I especially wanted to share how much this camp, and particularly the owner, Nicole, meant to our family during a really difficult time. While my son was hospitalized as that week of camp began, Nicole went above and beyond for our family and graciously welcomed my girls for the full week when we needed it most. Having them covered from morning through the afternoon allowed my husband to spend as much time at the hospital as possible, while I knew my girls were safe, cared for, and having a great time. We honestly couldn't believe some of the things they would share with us about each day. They got to go whale watching, paddle board, explore, and have all of these little adventures so close to home. It felt like a mini vacation for them when they didn't even have to travel anywhere to have those experiences. The staff was knowledgeable, attentive, and made my kids feel safe and comfortable. You could tell they really cared about making sure the kids were having a great experience, not just keeping them busy. My girls came home excited, tired, and full of stories every day. What meant even more to me was that Nicole's kindness didn't end when the week of camp was over. We spoke on the phone afterward, and she checked up on my son and prayed for him. That meant so much to me during such a difficult time. I am especially grateful to Nicole for turning what could have been a very scary and difficult experience for my girls into a week they remember for all the fun things they got to do. They came away with great memories, new friendships, new experiences, and even new skills. That is something I will always be grateful for. I would absolutely recommend KG Beach Camp to other families. It is such a unique way for kids to spend their summer--active, adventurous, outdoors, and experiencing things they might not otherwise get the opportunity to do. I can't wait for my kids to join again next summer! Thank you for this experience, Nicole.

We love this camp!…read more My kids and nephew have done this camp every year for several years now. They started in the mini minnow group (youngest group; no getting in the water). After that, they participated in the safari group (whale watching and water activities included). The last group is the h2o group (whale watching; kayaking; sailing; more advanced water activities). At every level, they were happy and excited to go to camp each morning. In fact, they prefer to do multiple weeks of this camp each summer. They love crab hunting, whale watching, sailing, and dock diving best. The counselors are young and energetic. They keep them safe and help reapply sunscreen every day. My kids come home with stories about how the counselors paid special attention to them and how they've made new friends. I love this camp and the people that help make it great every summer. We will continue to come until we age out! Highly recommend.

My friends and I were in the area a few weeks ago, and thought it it'd be fun to go kayaking at…read moreDana Point harbor. We found this spot on Yelp that does kayak and SUP rentals. You'll find them under a canopy by their launch area. The staff were friendly, and we were able to get same day rentals. We came on a Saturday morning around 10:30am, and it was a breeze. I do appreciate that they care about your safety. I originally wanted to try SUP, but the team recommended kayaking since the winds were really strong for first time SUP. Prices here were pretty good. We did a 1-hr rental each. There are bathrooms right in front of the rental area, and they have storage bags for you to store clothes, keys, etc. Kayaks were good quality, and life jackets felt secure.

Dana Point Harbor is always my favorite Paddle Boarding spot. I've been coming here for years…read more Peaceful, quiet and just straight up zen. Easy on and off of the board. Right at baby beach, in case you fall off returning the board (like me) you can just walk straight to shore

I could not say enough good things about Farm School! Brooke is so patient, kind, fun and…read moreinformative and my daughter looks forward to going to Farm School all week long! They somehow manage to learn about and care for the animals, do arts and crafts, sing songs, play games, read books and even cook/prep food in just 3 hours! We feel so grateful to have found something so fun and educational that our daughter loves so much :)

From the owner: What is Farm School OC? Farm School is a one-of-a-kind…read moreexperience for children ages 3-6 at Zoomar’s Petting Zoo. Animals and farming are the heart of our program. Our curriculum includes kindergarten readiness activities in the areas of literacy, math, science, art and music. Farm School includes your daily admission into Zoomars, animal feed, daily animal interactions, hands on learning centered around animals and farming and so much more! We also offer camps during spring, summer and winter breaks. Come follow us on Instagram for more details about our programs.

American Beach volleyball has been an amazing experience for my daughter. She started playing at 11…read moreto get stronger for indoor and now she is 13 and loves beach volleyball so much that she rides her bike to practices during the summer and after school!

We're incredibly grateful for the coaching and encouragement our daughter has received at American…read moreBeach. The trainers invest so much time and care into each athlete, and it shows not only in skill development but in confidence as well. This season our daughter earned a varsity spot at her high school and was placed in the top pairing for her first match -- a huge milestone that reflects the foundation built during her time at American Beach. She always comes home from practice with stories about what she learned, encouragement from the coaches, and the fun of competing alongside everyone. American Beach didn't just help her improve -- it gave her a genuine love for the sport. We're very thankful for this community and the impact the coaches have had on her both as a player and as a person. Highly recommend to any family looking for great training in a positive, supportive environment.

We did a week of Ms. Mia's summer camp beach preschool. I shared it with all my friends because I…read morewas so impressed with Ms. Mia. She is kind and attentive to the children. She is thoughtful and thorough in her preparations and "invitations" she plans. She's organized and had a great outdoor set-up even including a private little outdoor potty. She genuinely loves being in nature herself and shared the awe and wonder of mother nature's creations with the kids as they discovered and noticed things each day. She's responsive to the kids needs and interests and shifted their daily rhythm if the kids were particularly engaged in something. Her experience in early childhood education is evident. I'd recommend Sandy Toes Nature Preschool to anyone who values quality early childhood education and recognizes the importance of being outdoors.

my 3 year old grandson attended Sandy Toes Nature Preschool and he loved it!!…read more He woke up each day excited about it and asking to go! Mia is kind and creative, she engages with the kids and makes everything so fun. My grandson loved finding rocks on the daily beach walks, playing in the sand and learning all about shapes and colors. I highly recommend Sandy Toes for your preschooler! They will love it!

Very Happy to be a student at Joanne Gladstone. She is an amazing trainer, very passionate about…read morewhat she does, always watching and fixing her students, always focusing on every little thing. Also I like the horses that they have, safety is always first and they perfectly pick a horse for your level. All horses are loved and very well taken care of. I would recommend all new riders to take at least 2 classes a week, so then you will see the improvement much sooner. Thank you guys for warm welcome!

Today is the 6th year anniversary of my daughter riding with Ms Joanne Gladstone from Gladstone…read moreEquestrian. This place is more than a home to my daughter. Joanne put her heart and soul into these kids, and making them be the best of they could be. She has great knowledge of horsesand tons of teaching experience in this sport. We are so grateful and proud to be part of the Gladstone family!

Our nine-year-old daughter did two sessions last year and had a lot of fun. She made some good…read morefriends she still keeps in touch with. Camp was really positive. Great excercise for the kids. Learned ocean safety. We will be back.

First time I signed my son up for any summer activity not really knowing what to expect. I always…read morecome to Doheny State Beach and while walking around I saw their banner hanging up and figured that might be the perfect summer activity. My son is kind of scared of going in the ocean but seeing that he would be with trained lifeguards might boost his confidence. After the first day of being out there, my son couldn't stop talking about how much he wanted to go back the next day. Made me feel so happy he was having such an amazing time. After the two weeks of being there, he wasn't scared of the water, gained confidence, and most of all he had such a wonderful time. I know what I'll be signing him up next summer for.

Mary, who owns the shop, is the most kind and generous person. She will bend over backwards to help…read moreyou get just the right set-up for your surfing needs.. I have purchased wetsuits, surf leashes, wax, and my latest custom surfboard through her! It also makes you feel great to support LOCAL (women-owned) businesses!!

An over priced surf shop with a somewhat good selection. The staff including the owner are very…read morenice. They have wetsuits, sure leashes and lots of surfboards to choose from. It's a small store in Dana Point.

My daughter went a few weeks ago. She needed some outdoor activities that were safe to do at this…read moretime. And she came back every day talking about how much she loved the camp the instructors and being in the water. She loved it so much that she begged for a second week!! If she had her way she'd go every day this summer. I went and sat on the beach one day and just watched. Camp is run so intelligently and professionally. They even offer pictures at the end of the week from a professional water photographer! Got some priceless pictures of my daughter.

Great staff. The director, Sandra, was super professional and involved. She was friendly and…read morehelpful. Max was our instructor and he exceeded expectations. Super friendly and knowledgeable. As well as being very aware of the ocean and super nice to the kids. Great experience. We are going back.

Unique adventure for kids. Wouldn't recommend for older kids over 12. Not that big and lots of…read moresmaller kids around.

This playground recently got renovated. It's at the corner of Golden Lantern and La Cresta. It's…read morestreet parking only and not a lot. There are no restrooms. It's fully paved with rubber surface. There is one play structure that's a very cool pirate ship. There's a slope with 1 infant swing and 2 saddle swings. There are 2 tables with seating. There are 2 benches by the play structure and 1 by the swings. However, they also have a palm tree lined "bench" on Golden Lantern side. This area provides some shade, otherwise, not shaded. It's near the ocean though so not very hot. It is gated and small so easy to keep an eye on kids. There are 2 trash cans and no water fountain. I recommend this park if your kids like pirate ships and for a relatively short play time.