Dana Point Times

06/03/2026

In an annual tradition, Dana Point High School honored its graduating seniors with an awards ceremony celebrating their accomplishments over the past four years as they prepare for graduation on June 4. Read more at https://www.danapointtimes.com/eye-on-dp/dana-hills-high-school-seniors-honored-on-senior-awards-night/article_72e46e67-5bfe-4281-8e7e-804df1a770cb.html.

📸: Alan Gibby

06/02/2026

With the Memorial Day weekend marking the unofficial start of summer, Dana Point is heading into June with a packed calendar of concerts, beach cleanups, festivals and harbor events for residents to enjoy — highlighted, as always, by the city’s Fourth of July fireworks and festivities in Dana Point Harbor. Details at https://www.danapointtimes.com/eye-on-dp/dana-point-summer-event-calendar-jammed-thru-august/article_2843ccac-f4a0-4595-b5f8-48b6e2706820.html.

📸: Alan Gibby

06/01/2026

The City of Dana Point and Dana Point Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9934 hosted their annual Memorial Day service at Pines Park to honor fallen U.S. servicemembers. Read more at https://www.danapointtimes.com/eye-on-dp/dana-point-honors-fallen-servicemembers-in-memorial-day-ceremony/article_1b73daf4-1a55-4776-ae8a-d0c2e08aa9e0.html.

06/01/2026

Congratulate your graduate!

Reserve space in the Dana Point Times graduation special section by June 4.

Contact Lauralyn Loynes at [email protected].

05/29/2026

Dana Hills High senior long distance runner Oliver Hunter was the only individual athlete among the three Dolphins who competed at the CIF-Masters meet this past Saturday to advance to the 106th CIF State Track and Field Championships May 29-30 at Buchanan High School’s Veterans Memorial Stadium in Clovis. Read more at https://www.danapointtimes.com/sports-and-outdoors/dana-hills-oliver-hunter-qualifies-for-cif-state-track-championships/article_4b4bd00b-831f-48a6-bf7f-06f3ad57cbeb.html.

05/28/2026

Welcome to the South OC Good Eats!

South Orange County is not lacking in phenomenal food offerings. From coastal cafes to hidden suburban gems, the local culinary scene is bursting with flavor, creativity and passion.

In this comprehensive roundup, we dive deep into the absolute best spots that elevate your dining experience far beyond just a great meal.

We track down the ultimate destinations to cure a stubborn sweet tooth, highlighting decadent bakeries and artisanal dessert shops worthy of a visit. We have mapped out the most welcoming dog friendly patios perfect for sunny, relaxed afternoons, and celebrate the true heart of our community by spotlighting the inspiring, generous businesses that consistently give back to local charities.

This guide also revisits the businesses that won best new restaurant in our 2025 Best Of Editions: Hook & Anchor in Dana Point, Coastal Cowboy in San Clemente and Blanca’s Latin Kitchen & Bar in San Juan Capistrano.

Read on to learn a little bit more about the dining options in South Orange County at danapointtimes.com/special-publications/good-eats!

05/27/2026

Legendary surfer and longtime Capistrano Beach resident Mickey Munoz, 88, has joined a growing collection of surf pioneers recognized along Pacific Coast Highway. See his life-sized bronze statue at Watermen’s Plaza at https://www.danapointtimes.com/eye-on-dp/statue-of-surf-icon-mickey-munoz-unveiled-at-watermen-s-plaza/article_d991c0cf-9b27-43c9-b7af-595d801fd236.html.

📸: JP Van Swae

05/22/2026

This month, Debbie Friedman will return to the South Orange County communities that shaped her memories as a lifeguard for two public events centered around her memoir, including a reading and signing at Beach Town Books in San Clemente and a second appearance at Girl in the Curl Surf Shop in Dana Point.

Read more at https://www.danapointtimes.com/eye-on-dp/friedman-revisits-life-as-former-san-clemente-doheny-lifeguard-in-new-memoir/article_fbbdcba5-391a-4e27-b134-36b6e67db6ad.html.

📸: Courtesy of Debbie Friedman/Tower One Press

05/21/2026

Assemblywoman Laurie Davies has introduced AB 1779 to limit patient brokering into the state and prevents facilities from offering incentives for patients to choose their facility.

Patient brokering continues to be a serious problem in California’s substance use treatment system. Patients who need care for their struggle with substance abuse have been caught in the middle