Area Information

Dana Point Weather

Dana Point's year-round Mediterranean climate affords visitors sunny days and cool evenings

Average summer temperature (April-September) is 75º F (24º C).

Average winter temperature 65º F (18º C). Average annual rainfall is 12 inches.

Casual sports clothing year-around during the day is suitable. A sweater or jacket is recommended for cool mornings and evenings, and especially for whale watching excursions on the ocean.

Driving Directions

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From the Los Angeles area, take the Interstate 5 Fwy. South and exit PCH (Pacific Coast Highway).
From the San Diego area, take the Interstate 5 Fwy. North, exit Beach Cities off ramp.
Both these exits will take you directly into Dana Point.
Take a left at the 2nd signal, Dana Point Harbor Drive, then follow the individual directions to the event or whale watching company of your choice.

Accommodations

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OCTA/Metrolink Transit Information and Special Offers

Plan now to join the migration at the Dana Point Festival of Whales. OCTA and Metrolink can help you get to the Festival of Whales and get great deals too! Buy a Weekend Pass for just $10. The pass is valid for systemwide travel from 7 p.m. Friday through midnight on Sunday. Get your Weekend Pass at any Metrolink station ticket vending machine. From the San Juan Capistrano Metrolink station, just take OCTA Bus Route 91 South to Dana Point and your there! Or you can ride your bike! Look for one of Metrolink's special bicycle cars marked with large yellow "Bicycle Car" signs and take your bike onboard. Ride Metrolink to the San Juan Capistrano station and then hop on your bike and ride the bikeway to Dana Point and the Festival. You'll find train and bus schedules at http://www.octa.net/whalesfestival2012.aspx.

For OCTA exclusive offers during the Festival of Whales, click here!