Orange County Harbors

Dana Point Harbor

Dana Point Harbor is a stunning harbor that accommodates approximately 2,500 boats.

The Dana Point Harbor host shops and restaurants along the wharf.

At the Dana Point Harbor, you can catch a charter fishing boat, a whale watching boat, or take the Catalina Express over to Catalina Island.

It is also fun to rent a boat and a kayak.

You can also bring your own kayak or paddleboard and launch from Baby Beach.

Baby Beach and the Dana Point Ocean Institute are on the far end of the harbor.

The Dana Point Ocean Institute is home to the Tall Ships and local marine life.

The Dana Point Harbor area is the site for numerous community events and celebrations.

Activities include the Festival of Whales (March) and the Tall Ships Festival (September.)

 

Huntington Harbour

Huntington Harbor is located in Huntington Beach’s northwest corner.

Huntington Harbour consists of five man-made islands.

The five Huntington Harbor Island are;

• Admiralty Island
• Davenport Island
• Gilbert Island
• Humbolt Island
• Trinidad Island

Each island in Huntington Harbor is a network of navigable channels.

The Huntington Harbor waterways are lined with luxury homes, private docks, and high-end boats.

Within Huntington Harbor, there are multiple marinas that capture the feeling of a seaside resort.

The Huntington Harbor marinas showcase restaurants, boutiques, boat rentals, and numerous other services for boaters.

Many people find that Huntington Harbor is a terrific place to try stand-up paddleboarding.

The Marina’s in Huntington Harbor include;

• Peter’s Landing
• Huntington Harbour Marina
• Sunset Aquatic Marina
• Regional Park

Huntington Harbor offers five “Mother’s beaches”.

The Mother’s beaches in Huntington Harbor are public and the shallow water makes it a perfect beach for families to bring their children.

Children can enjoy the white sands and shallow swim water of Huntington Harbor’s Mother’s beaches.

 

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