Dana Point CoastMasters Meeting Today at 7:00AM in Dana Point Harbor

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Dana Point CoastMasters meets this morning, Thursday January 29 2015 at 7:00am.
The meeting is at OC Sailing and Events a Center located at 34451 Ensenada Place in Dana Point Harbor.
This group will encourage you to communicate more effectively. Continue reading “Dana Point CoastMasters Meeting Today at 7:00AM in Dana Point Harbor”

Dana Point Holiday Lights Show off the Harbor Right Now till 11:00pm Tonight

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Dana Point Harbor dazzles you with their new Holiday Lights in Dana Point Harbor.
Dana Point Illumin Ocean began this Holiday Season in Dana Point Harbor.
This is a ongoing event through January 4 2015.
Weeknights are from 5:00pm to 10:00pm
Weekends are 5:00pm to 11:00pm.

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Want to Smile and Be Happy! Check out Phil Shane Tonight at Harpoon Henry’s in Dana Point Harbor

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Phil Shane is back in Dana Point tonight for the 2014 Holiday Season!
Continue reading “Want to Smile and Be Happy! Check out Phil Shane Tonight at Harpoon Henry’s in Dana Point Harbor”

Waterman’s Restaurant is a great Choice for viewing the Dana Point Boat Parade of Lights

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The Dana Point Boat Parade of lights is best viewed at the waters edge.
Harbor Restaurants have always provided a great viewing area for this annual event.
This year, Dana Point Harbor has a new restaurant, Waterman’s.
Waterman’s is located in the space where Jolly Rogers used to be.
Waterman’s is located at 34661 Golden Lantern Street.
Waterman’s even has a special menu for the Boat Parade Night. Continue reading “Waterman’s Restaurant is a great Choice for viewing the Dana Point Boat Parade of Lights”

Dana Point Boat Parade of Lights is Tonight at Dana Point Harbor 7:30pm

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Tonight, Friday December 5 2014 is the opening night of Dana Point’s annual Holiday Boat Parade.
The Boat parade is best viewed by the waters edge.

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Watermans Dana Point Harbor: New Restaurant in the Harbor Opens to Positive Reviews

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Photo by South OC Beaches of Watermans Patio View

Watermans in Dana Point Harbor is open! Watermans opened on September 15 2014 to a welcomed reception!
Their Facebook page is loaded with positive comments from their guests.
Watermans is located in the old Jolly Roger Restaurant location. Their address is 34661 Golden Lantern.
They specialize in sustainable seafood. Check out their menu on their Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/watermandp
Facebook has trouble linking. If you go to Facebook and just type in watermandp, that is the best way to view the menu.

They are scheduled to start serving lunch in October. Currently they open for dinner at 4:00pm.

To contact Watemans:
Website : www.watermandp.com
Phone: (949) 764-FISH (3474)
Email at : info@watermandp.com

Dana Point Coastal Cleanup Day at 9:00am Today : Many Locations

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Marine Protected Area behind the Ocean Institute located at 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive.
For more information, please link to ocean institute

Dana Point Cigarette Butt Roundup at Orange County Dana Point Harbor located at 24650 Dana Point Harbor Drive ( Dana West Marina)
For more information please link to dana west marina

Doheny State Beach and San Juan Creek located at 25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive. The meetup is at the Lifeguard Headquarters.
For more information please link to dohney state beach

Salt Creek Beach Park located at 33333 S Coast Highway
For more information please link to salt creek beach park

Dana Point Harbor Underwater Cleanup at 24650 Dana Point Harbor Drive.
This event states it is scheduled for 8:00am.
dana point harbor underwater cleanup

For more information on all the California Coastal Cleanup sites please link to california coastal cleanup day

South Coast Water District Candidate Forum at 8:30am Today at Coffee Importers

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The Dana Point Civic Association will host a candidates forum for the South Coast Water District on September 19th at Coffee Importers in the harbor from 8:30am until 9:30am today, Friday September 19 2014.
Free coffee will be served starting at 8:00am. All candidates will be on hand to mingle and answer questions.
Coffee Importers is located at 34531 Golden Lantern Street in Dana Point Harbor.

For more information please link to DP Chamber

Phil Shane Back in Dana Point Tonight at Harpoon Henry’s 8:00pm to Midnight

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Phil Shane is back! He will be appearing tonight at Harpoon Henry’s in Dana Point Harbor at 8:00pm. He is scheduled to perform until midnight. Phil Shane is a multifaceted performer that makes everyone of any age just happy to hear him sing. Phil Shane is a long term fixture of the Orange County music scene. He moved to Nashville earlier this year. This is a special treat for his Orange County fans to see him perform back in Orange County. He has scheduled a handful of show at Harpoon Henry’s this month. He always performs to standing room only crowds in Dana Point, so get a seat early. Enjoy!
http://www.windandsearestaurants.com/harpoonhenrys/hh-entertainment.htm

Phil’s Show Schedule

Dana Point Tall Ships Festival Today in Pictures and Parking Info

There is shuttle service available from Strands Beach and Dana Point High School.
Strands Beach is located at 34100 Selva Road.
Dana Hills High School is located at 33333 Golden Lantern.
For more information on parking and shuttle service please link to parking

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All photos by South OC Beaches

Toshiba Tall Ships Festival 2014 Dana Point Sunday Schedule for Brig Pilgrim & Maritime Barn and Parking Info

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Photo by South OC Beaches

There is shuttle service available from Strands Beach and Dana Point High School.
Strands Beach is located at 34100 Selva Road.
Dana Hills High School is located at 33333 Golden Lantern.
For more information on parking and shuttle service please link to parking

On Board the Brig Pilgrim and Maritime Barn

10:00-10:30 Traditional Pipes/Drum
11:00 “Art and the Sea” Workshop Series: Rope-Making (in Maritime Barn)
11:30 Naval Historical Show – (ship closed to public at 11:15)
12:30 Cannon Demonstration on pier – (area will be closed off)
12:45 Boo Hoo Crew – (ship will be open to public during performance)
1:30 Crew Climbing Demonstration – Sail setting
2:00 “Art and the Sea” Workshop Series: Scrimshaw (in Maritime Barn)
2:30 Naval Historical Show – (ship closed to public at 2:15)
3:30 Cannon Demonstration on pier– (area will be closed off)
3:45 Boo Hoo Crew
4:00 “Art and the Sea” Workshop Series: Knot-Tying (in Maritime Barn)
4:30 Naval Historical Group photo meet and greet onboard Pilgrim
5:00 Ship closes
For More Information Please Link to Tall Ships

Toshiba Tall Ships Festival Dana Point Sunday Schedule Baby Beach Schedule and Parking Info

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Photo Courtesy of Karin Horlick

Here is the Sunday Baby Beach schedule at the Toshiba Tall Ships Festival 2014 in Dana Point Harbor.
There is shuttle service available from Strands Beach and Dana Point High School.
Strands Beach is located at 34100 Selva Road.
Dana Hills High School is located at 33333 Golden Lantern.
For more information on parking and shuttle service please link to parking

Baby Beach Schedule for Sunday
9:15 Andy Scott (Bag Pipes)
10:00 Stone Pounder
10:45 John Kraus
11:30 Pint & Dale
12:15 John Kraus
1:00 Halau Hula Lani Ola
2:00 Foggy Dew
2:45 Bill Dempsey
3:30 Foggy Dew
4:15 Pint & Dale

For More Information Please Link to Tall Ships

Toshiba Tall Ships Festival 2014 Dana Point Maritime Wharf Schedule and Parking Info

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Here is the Ocean Institute schedule for the Toshiba Tall Ships Festival Maritime Wharf Events today.

There is shuttle service available from Strands Beach and Dana Point High School.
Strands Beach is located at 34100 Selva Road.
Dana Hills High School is located at 33333 Golden Lantern.
For more information on parking and shuttle service please link to parking

Maritime Wharf (part of new Maddie James Seaside Learning Center)
*please note you must pay the adventure pass and enter to see the ships in order to access the wharf.

11:00 Storytime in the Boathouse
12:00 Capstan and sail raising demo (need ‘sailors’ to participate!)
1:00 Storytime in the Boathouse
2:00 Sing a sea chantey! (learn a sailor song)
3:00 Capstan and sail raising demo
3:30 Storytime in the Boathouse* Different sea stories every time! And enjoy the traditional music of the Slackjaw Brothers on Saturday and Sunday from 12-3pm. They will be roving around throughout the festival.
For more information please link to tall ships