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Pod of killer whales spotted near Dana Point
A pod of killer whales was spotted off of the Orange County Coast. It is the first documented appearance of these animals in the region. This video was broadcast on the NBC4 News at 4 a.m. on Feb. 3, 2025.
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Two iconic restaurants in SoCal to close after nearly 50 years
Harpoon Henry’s, a Dana Point landmark and the Rose, a Venice staple are set to close this month.
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On land and at sea, Dana Point Harbor twinkles with holiday cheer
The lighted boat parade is always a dazzling draw, but there are sights to savor well before the annual event.
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Things to do this weekend: Art, autumn fun, and an OC fiesta
Hispanic Heritage Month begins; PST ART: Art & Science Collide opens, too.
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Ahoy! The 40th Annual Maritime Festival sets sail for Dana Point
Calling mermaids and scallywags: Big ships and briny events are on the rollicking roster.
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‘Bioluminescence Nights' shimmer at the Ocean Institute
The Dana Point destination invites you to “glow crazy” at the illuminated events.
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Brush fire in Dana Point damages restaurant
Fire crews quickly stopped the spread of a brush fire that broke out in a hillside community of Dana Point Friday.
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Glow in search of beautiful bioluminescence near Dana Point
Keep your peepers peeled for bioluminescent plankton, as well as critters like birds and sea lions, on a Bioluminescence Night Cruise.
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This year's Dana Point Film Festival celebrates surfing, conservation, and adventure
California Live’s Jessica Vilchis learns what folks can expect from this year’s Dana Point Film Festival, taking place May 2-5. The ocean-inspired festival celebrates coastal California with movie screenings, live concerts and educational experiences for the whole family.
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Things to do this weekend: Whales make a splash at this delightful Dana Point fest
Whales are big, but so is this huge, whale-loving hullabaloo; landlubbers can enjoy a parade, a dinghy dash, and a chowder showdown.
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Mermade Market, an ocean-close artisan-filled favorite, will come ashore in May
Dana Point Harbor’s Ocean Institute is the stunning site for this creative pop-up.
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Say ‘hey' to the migrating Grays at this whale-y fun Dana Point festival
Dolphins, too, will receive their due at the glub-glub gathering.
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Dive into a fascinating King Tides tide pool hike at the Ocean Institute
The special rocky rambles will ponder the Perigean Spring Tides and how they impact the pretty pools near the Dana Point destination.
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Lights, Santa, action: Holiday boat parades help make December dazzling
All sorts of vessels, from small to tall, will join Dana Point and Marina del Rey processions, with more parades soon to come.
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It's almost ‘Kiss'-mas time in Dana Point, where seaside sparkles are plentiful
The charming harbor area is synonymous with cheerful holiday sights.
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This free ‘Mermade Market' will make a seasonal splash at the Ocean Institute
Stroll through the Dana Point destination and shop for unique and handmade goods.
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Venture, if you dare, onto ‘Spooky Seas' at the Ocean Institute
The Dana Point party — it is actually based on land, yep — weaves marine education with a few festive Halloween hallmarks.
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Halloween Horror Nights returns
Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights is back, with plenty of scares for fright fans to enjoy. Robert Kovacik reports Sept. 7, 2023.
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Things to do this weekend: Halloween Horror Nights opens at Universal Studios Hollywood
“Stranger Things” season four, Chucky, and some classic Universal Monsters all will have their own haunted houses at the famous fright fest.
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Savor a storied sailing adventure, tall ship-style, near Dana Point
The 39th Annual Maritime Festival even has a Pirate and Mermaid Ball.