Dana Point Boat Parade of Lights Viewing Locations: You can view the parade free from anywhere in the Harbor, or make reservations at one of the waterfront restaurants. In a year thatâs been tough on everyone, he says the lights have brightened spirits. For harbor merchants, like many businesses around Southern California, business is down this year. She explores everything from coastal access, environmental issues and marine life to city government, animal welfare and quality of life. Lights are on from Thanksgiving through January 6th, 2019. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Dana Point Harbor is spreading seasonal cheer with the annual holiday light display set to illuminate the Harbor beginning November 11.Each night throughout the holiday season, the Harbor’s magnificent light display will illuminate the evening sky. Restrooms at Dana Point Harbor are near Dana Wharf — and outside the Harbor Grill Restaurant. Location. Email. The Dana Pride, covered with elaborate lights and holiday decorations, makes its way through Dana Point Harbor during the annual Boat Parade of Lights … Blue-and green-lighted palm and pine trees line the medians along Dana Point Harbor Drive and giant Christmas trees surround the harbor’s entrance. For more info please visit Dana Point Harbor. Getting there. You are now on Pacific Coast Highway (northbound). Dana Point Harbor Restaurants open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day: I’m working on getting you a list and will post when I’ve got it! New this year are lights along the harbor’s island and around all the railings throughout the commercial core. DANA POINT, Calif. â Itâs easy to see why visitors come from far and wide to see the sea of lights at the Dana Point Harbor. A Sea of Lights Sparkle at Dana Point Harbor’s Boat Parade DANA POINT, Calif. – Christmas is the season of light, but for Chuck Micalizzi it’s a season of many lights. Dana Point Harbor: Beautiful holiday lights - See 1,066 traveler reviews, 874 candid photos, and great deals for Dana Point, CA, at Tripadvisor. Orange County Supervisor Lisa Bartlett officially kicked off the season for holiday illumination on Friday, Nov. 22 by lighting up the “Merry Kiss Me” sign in front of Coffee Importers. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! November 13, 2020. 662,000 lights gleaming in Dana Point Harbor for the holidays and there’s more to come Families gather around the whales covered in Holiday lights at the entrance to Dana Point Harbor at the … Jay Styles is the general manager and a partner at one of the harborâs most beloved spots, the Wind & Sea. Dave’s will offer 20 percent off for people who use the code: giftcaptdaves. It will also distribute $10,000 to winners of the various categories. And the Sea life and Sunset's in Dana Point, are so Spectacular & Indescribable! Get ready for a Tiki Holiday takeover at Dana Point Harbor during the 45th Annual Boat Parade of Lights Dec. 6, 7, 13 & 14! We should have great whale-watching this weekend; we have a clearing wind coming through. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG), “It’s a very festive and popular event throughout Orange County to see the harbor,” said Bryon Ward, of Burnham-Ward Properties and part of Dana Point Harbor Partners, the Newport Beach developer group that is giving Dana Point Harbor a $330 million renovation. Erika’s passionate about animals and outdoor adventure. Life is always in motion at the Marina at Dana Point Harbor. It took a team of 20 people many, many hours to get everything in place. Dana Point Harbor Partners is spreading seasonal cheer with the annual holiday light display that will illuminate the Harbor November 11 – January 3. Since joining the Register in 2001, she’s at times covered every city in South Orange County delving into development, housing, transportation, county government and social issues. Whales, Candy Cane Lane and Richard Henry Dana are glowing at Dana Point Harbor A couple and their dogs walk along giant holiday whale display … Whether you're looking to hang 10 with surfing Santa, cozy up under the "Merry Kiss Me" arch, or take a trip down candy cane lane, thereâs no shortage of spots to create that perfect post for 'the âGram.' The boat parade begins at 7:30 p.m. Don’t forget to get your hot cup of Nog-A-Chino at Coffee Importers, its a house specialty and is only offered during the holiday season. The Harbor is lit up with Holiday Lights on Dana Point Harbor Drive from Doheny State Beach to the Ocean Institute! Holiday light display will illuminate the Harbor November 11 – January 3. “A SUPER HERO HOLIDAY”, was the theme this year. Dana Point Harbor. Thousands of holiday lights, giant whale sculptures, a surfing Santa and the popular Kiss Me Lane photo opportunity are stirring up holiday excitement at Dana Point Harbor. ... Dana Point Harbor has been a well kept secret for many years. Stay up to date on the latest news and activities happening at the marina. Join us for holiday cheer at Dana Point Harbor’s 46th Annual Boat Parade of Lights! It is nestled between San Juan Capistrano and San Clemente on the Southern Orange County Coast. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG), Families walk through a tunnel of holiday lights along Dana Point Harbor in Dana Point on Tuesday, November 26, 2019. Aboard our catamarans you’ll actually be a part of the boat parade, and enjoy the beautiful sights of decorated boats and holiday music filling the air. Family Recreates Disney Classics as Holidays Decorations, Hikari Festival of Lights, Lights up Tanaka Farms, Norton's Winter Wonderland Lights up for 51st Season, Burbank Resident Brightening the Holidays and Bringing Hope in Tough Times, danapointharbor.com/holidays-at-the-harbor, California Consumer Do Not Sell My Personal Information. DANA POINT, Calif. — It’s easy to see why visitors come from far and wide to see the sea of lights at the Dana Point Harbor. November 5, 2020. âItâs taken what used to be one of the slowest months of the year to, for almost everybody, the busiest month of the year,â Styles said. #happyharbordays Jay Styles is the general manager and a partner at one of the harbor’s most beloved spots, the Wind & Sea. MORE INFORMATION. Each night throughout the holiday season, the Harbor’s magnificent light display will illuminate the evening sky for guests of all ages to enjoy. Gather your friends and family to create special holiday memories that will last throughout the year. Visitors of all ages are invited to enjoy themed light exhibits including Candy Cane Lane, and the popular “Merry Kiss Me” arch. Erika Ritchie reports on South Orange County coastal communities, military issues and Camp Pendleton for the OC Register. Both events are open to the general public throughout the holiday season. “The boat parade truly captures the essence of Dana Point,” Ward said. Dana Point Harbor is located at 34521 Golden Lantern Street (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG), The sun sets behind the giant letters of the #happyharbordays that are part of the holiday lights display at the entrance to Dana Point Harbor at the corner of Golden Lantern and Dana Point Harbor Drive in Dana Point on Tuesday, November 26, 2019. To download the map of Holiday Lights visit: danapointharbor.com/holidays-at-the-harbor. Get up close and personal with all the ships at the Annual Dana Point Harbor Boat Parade of Lights. There will also be a Volkswagen bus photo booth, visits from Santa Claus and live music. The Dana Point Harbor Lights is an annual celebration bringing together people from the local areas and further out. All the Boats, HARBOR lights, and Beautiful Holiday decorations, did not disappoint! More than 75 boats are expected to participate. Download it here. Explore Dana Point Harbor and discover boutiques and shops filled with unique art, clothing, gifts, jewelry, and harbor treasures. Lights are on from November 11, 2020 until after New Year’s on January 3rd. On Friday, Nov. 22, lights went on around the entire harbor. Dana Point Marina Inn. “The lights go on and it is as if they have always been on,” said Jim Miller, who operates Coffee Importers and this year celebrated his 40th anniversary. Travel along the pristine Southern California coast and enjoy the many boating options in Dana Point Harbor. But as usual, nearly 700,000 lights went up in early November and with traditions like the Dana Point Boat Parade of Lights and Turkey Trot canceled because of concerns related to COVID, it was important to the Dana Point Harbor Partners â who do the decorating â to spread holiday cheer to the community and visitors, at a safe distance. Dana Point Harbor Restaurants open for take-out. “Last year we had a record 450 people come out on Gray Friday,” Donna Kalez, who operates Dana Wharf Whale Watching, said Friday morning. In a year that’s been tough on everyone, he says the lights have brightened spirits. Our new Spectrum News app is the most convenient way to get the stories that matter to you. I think the new owners have stepped it up this year, lighting the island side, making the harbor very festive.”. Christmas lights along Dana Point Harbor Drive in Dana Point, CA. Dana Point Harbor 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point Join Dana Point’s first whale watching company and delight in the exciting sights and sounds of the magnificent ocean creatures at Dana Wharf. Website +1 949-388-3663. The harbor’s two whale watch charters – Dana Wharf Whale Watching and Capt. “Conditions are a bit choppy today, but we still had 100 people go out on the boats. Welcome to On Trend OC!On this episode, we are taking a tour of the Dana Point Harbor Lights! It’s the kickoff to the gray whale season and for many, it’s a family tradition.”. Dana Point Harbor: Great Christmas Lights - See 1,066 traveler reviews, 874 candid photos, and great deals for Dana Point, CA, at Tripadvisor. Starting Nov. 11, the Dana Point Harbor will light up each night throughout the holiday season; themed lights include Candy Cane Lane and the popular “Merry Kiss Me” arch. “Everyone is super excited and the harbor fills up with families. Come out and enjoy the holiday lights in Dana Point Harbor. Journalism allows Erika’s penchant for telling human stories of conflict, struggle and joy. DANA POINT HARBOR, just held their 43rd Annual Boat Parade of Lights! Themed light exhibits throughout the Harbor will include Candy Cane Lane, and the popular “Merry Kiss Me” arch. Dana Point Harbor, 34555 Golden Lantern St., Dana Point, CA 92629. Erika’s covered military change of command and seen military affairs firsthand from the sea aboard a battleship, air from a MV-22 Osprey, and land including Pendleton’s International war games and San Clemente Island’s ordnance ranges. While the Wind & Sea has been able to adapt, Styles says itâs still been the toughest in his 35 years at the restaurant. The Dana Point Harbor is set to debut its 46th annual holiday-themed lights on November 11 along with the annual Boat Parade of Lights on December 4, 5, 11, and 12. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG), Trees along Golden Lantern at the entrance to Dana Point Harbor covered in holiday lights guide visitors into Dana Point Harbor at sunset in Dana Point on Tuesday, November 26, 2019. The boat parade will run over two weekends, ending on Dec. 14. READ MORE. She frequents Mammoth Lakes and Mountain for hiking, biking & skiing and for her dogs to frolic in the snow and lakes. Slip to sea in minutes in The Marina at Dana Point @dockwa Thanks for the video @daryldactyl. Coffee Importers celebrates 40 years in Dana Point Harbor, New retail plan for Dana Point Harbor has been approved by city, now it’s time for public to weigh in, Dana Point is ‘Dolphin & Whale Watching Capital of the World’: It’s even trademarked, Shark Search tours in Dana Point Harbor are packed, great whites don’t disappoint, U.S. Navy SEALs mistaken for Mexican Navy in Dana Point Harbor. On Friday, Dec. 6, “Tiki Holiday,” the 45th Annual Boat Parade of Lights starts up. Learn More. Her monthly Everyday Hero feature does just that, highlighting achievements of some of Orange County’s most dedicated volunteers and non-profit leaders. Dana Point Harbor has announced a “Tiki Holiday” theme for the harbor, as the 45th Annual Boat Parade of Lights returns on Dec. 6-7 and 13-14. 0:23. The lights are on from dusk until dawn. She runs, stand-up paddles and skis - both alpine and x-country. As a Dana Point resident himself, Styles enjoys coming down here as much as the visitors do. 34624 Golden Lantern St, Dana Point, CA 92629-2908. If you see comments that you find offensive, please use the “Flag as Inappropriate” feature by hovering over the right side of the post, and pulling down on the arrow that appears. Families are invited to enjoy tiki-themed activities and live entertainment, restaurant offerings, visits with Santa, and the parade of local boats adorned with holiday lights. Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. “It’s a great tradition and we’ve made a commitment to maintain that and build upon it.”. That discount is good until Dec. 14 and also works for gift cards. She grew up bilingual in German and conversational in French. Throughout the weekend, shops and restaurants are offering specials. The harbor will begin construction on its revitalization in 2021 and as 2020 comes to a close, the lights keep shining, bringing hope for a new year and a new chapter. As you approach this intersection, Denny’s restaurant will be on your right. Restrooms at Dana Point Harbor are near Dana Wharf — and outside the Harbor Grill Restaurant. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG), Families gather around the whales covered in Holiday lights at the entrance to Dana Point Harbor at the corner of Golden Lantern and Dana Point Harbor Drive in Dana Point on Tuesday, November 26, 2019. We invite you to use our commenting platform to engage in insightful conversations about issues in our community. Festivities in the harbor start with live music and other entertainment, including a visit from Santa at 4:30. Dana Wharf is offering 40 percent off on gift cards for whale watching and sportfishing through Monday, Dec. 2. However, what is unique about how he hangs them, is really about where he hangs his lights – … Holiday Lights are located throughout the Harbor and features the Merry Kiss Me Arch and Candy Cane Lone. âItâs by far been the most challenging⦠no recession year, 9/11, nothing has been like this,â Styles said. Dana Point Harbor Drive is about 1 mile from the Freeway and is at the second traffic light. Capt. 662,000 lights gleaming in Dana Point Harbor…, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window), 662,000 lights gleaming in Dana Point Harbor for the holidays and there’s more to come, CSUF professors examine how the pandemic is changing our language, Air quality agency allows for more cremations in Orange County, Inglewood will use eminent domain to acquire land needed for Clippers’ arena. âWhen we were told the lights were going up back in, I think September, everyone was so excited not because of the business, but because of the morale of everybody to get out and do something fun,â Styles said. Dave’s Dolphin Safari and Whale Watching – are hoping people will opt for a gray whale Friday and weekend, instead of hitting the malls for deals. She’s won many awards including first place in news (2016) by the Orange County Press Club for her coverage of record numbers of whale entanglements off the California coast. We might permanently block any user who abuses these conditions. Hudson Bisch, 2, left, poses as his mother Kristen Bisch of San Clemente takes his photo in front of the giant letters of the #happyharbordays that are part of the holiday lights display at the entrance to Dana Point Harbor at the corner of Golden Lantern and Dana Point Harbor Drive in Dana Point on Tuesday, November 26, 2019. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG), Families walk beneath the Merry Kiss Me holiday light display along Dana Point Harbor in Dana Point on Tuesday, November 26, 2019. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG), A holiday light display greets visitors at the entrance to Dana Point Harbor at the corner of Golden Lantern and Dana Point Harbor Drive in Dana Point on Tuesday, November 26, 2019. Or, contact our editors by emailing moderator@scng.com. There’s a candy cane lane that starts at Coffee Importers and a light tunnel spanning the walkway to Dana Wharf. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30: DANA POINT HARBOR HOLIDAY LIGHTS. Beginning November 11th, Dana Point Harbor Partners is … Dana Point Harbor is pleased to welcome a “Tiki Holiday” to the harbor as the 45th Annual Boat Parade of Lights returns on December 6, 7, 13 and 14. Friday & Saturday – Dec. 6, 7, 13 & 14 Family Fun … DANTA POINT—Dana Point Harbor’s annual holiday light display has been set to illuminate the harbor beginning Nov. 11. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG), A father takes a photo of his child inside a whale covered in Holiday lights at the entrance to Dana Point Harbor at the corner of Golden Lantern and Dana Point Harbor Drive in Dana Point on Tuesday, November 26, 2019. Live music plays every Thursday in December and holiday carolers will be at the Harbor on December 3, 10, 17, and 23. You can stroll among the small shops and dine in neat restaurants. She’s often written about Saddleback Church and Pastor Rick Warren’s emerging national and global roles. Hotels near Dana Point Harbor: (0.17 mi) Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa (0.16 mi) Dana Point Marina Inn (0.13 mi) Dana Point Harbor Inn (0.36 mi) Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel (0.75 mi) Blue Lantern Inn - A Four Sisters Inn; View all hotels near Dana Point Harbor on Tripadvisor This year, the Dana Point Harbor Partners are lighting up the harbor with a magnificent light display for all to enjoy. 0:49. Although we do not pre-screen comments, we reserve the right at all times to remove any information or materials that are unlawful, threatening, abusive, libelous, defamatory, obscene, vulgar, pornographic, profane, indecent or otherwise objectionable to us, and to disclose any information necessary to satisfy the law, regulation, or government request. 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