Schoolchildren heave-ho on the Ocean Institute's tall ship, the Pilgrim. Open to the public on Sundays, the ship is a replica of the 1800s vessel in which Two Years Before the Mast writer Richard Henry Dana sailed around Cape Horn.
David Fenton
Lacking the bling of Newport and the art legacy of Laguna, Dana Point is the often-overlooked stepsister along the Orange County coast. Which is a shame.
Its unpretentious charm and ocean-oriented character have much to offer ― quiet tidepools, a busy marina, a sportfishing wharf, and the family-friendly Ocean Institute, where you can explore all things salty, from sailing to plankton.
Getting out on the water with a kayak or aboard a wildlife cruise is easy, and in September, the weather and water are still warm and the crowds are nonexistent - the perfect time to check out the life aquatic.
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