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Lifesize Bronze Statue of Hoffman Brothers, Pioneers of the Hawaiian-Infused Aesthetic of California Surf Clothing, To Be Unveiled July 31 at Dana Point’s Watermen’s Plaza
A statue of Walter, left, and Flippy Hoffman will join a collection of other Dana Point surf influencers at the Waterman’s Plaza across...

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Jul 2, 20252 min read


Shakespeare Festival Back for Second Year
By Kaila Mellos For the second year, Dana Point will host the Shakespeare Festival on Friday, July 11, and Saturday, July 12, in Sea...

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Jun 27, 20254 min read


Interview with Diane Challis Davy, Festival of Arts Director
by Jennifer Keil , M.A. in History, 70° Founder + City of Dana Point Arts Ambassador How will Dana Point be featured in this year's...
70 Degrees
Jun 26, 20252 min read


Bronze statues of Walter, Flippy Hoffman next for Waterman’s Plaza
By Laylan Connelly | lconnelly@scng.com | Orange County Register PUBLISHED: August 3, 2023 at 3:09 PM PDT A bronze statue of Dana Point...

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Jun 17, 20252 min read


Arts Map
Dana Point is a unique treasure of timeless beauty and creative innovation. You're invited to discover the new and classic beauty that...

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May 27, 20251 min read


Dana Point Scavenger Hunt Leads Participants Through History
Launching on Sunday, June 1 and continuing through June 30, the second annual Dana Point Citywide Scavenger Hunt organized by...

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May 23, 20254 min read


Welcome to the Dana Point Shakespeare Festival 2025
Playbill Presented by the City of Dana Point Powered by Rivian William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night Fri & Sat July 11 & 12 5:00 pm...

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May 12, 20251 min read


Orange County Murals
The OC Register published an article titled Love art? These must-see murals bring added color, history to Orange County on March 5,...

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Apr 2, 20251 min read


Monarch Bay Plaza Photography Content
Monarch Bay Plaza is sponsoring an Amateur Photography Contest which is free to enter and open for entries through July 1, 2025 . If...

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Mar 5, 20253 min read


Outdoor Mural
🎨 Call for Artists: Outdoor Mural for the Dana Point Community Center! 🎨 The City of Dana Point is seeking talented artists to create...

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Feb 6, 20251 min read


Whale of a Kid's Art Contest
In collaboration with the upcoming Festival of Whales on March 7th to 9th, the City's Recreation Division is holding the Whale of a...

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Feb 3, 20251 min read


2025 Non-Profit Symposium
We are excited for the third annual Dana Point Non-Profit Symposium on Friday, May 23, 2025 . It will be held at the Community Center...

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Jan 22, 20251 min read


Dana Bay Gallery
The Dana Bay Gallery, a vibrant art hub nestled along the stunning coastline of Dana Point on Del Prado, recently hosted a Paint & Sip...

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Nov 13, 20241 min read


Driftwood Whale Sculpture
Following the close of this year’s Ohana Festival at Doheny State Beach, the signature Storytellers whale sculpture made a short journey...

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Nov 5, 20242 min read


Proclamation for National Arts and Humanities Month
Mayor Federico presented the Dana Point Arts and Culture Ambassadors with a Proclamation for National Arts and Humanities Month! 🏛️🎉For...

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Oct 28, 20241 min read


Arts & Culture Ambassadors as Volunteers of the Quarter
The City of Dana Point recognized Arts & Culture Ambassadors Laura Smith Hatch and Alicia Erlinger as Volunteers of the Quarter! 🎉Laura...

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Oct 28, 20241 min read


Trolley Art & History Tour
On Sunday, October 13, 2024, Dana Point welcomed art lovers and history buffs for an inspiring Trolley Art & History Tour, marking...

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Oct 26, 20241 min read


Dana Point ArtFest
On October 13th, the Dana Point ArtFest once again brought together art, music, and community spirit in the heart of the Lantern...

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Oct 14, 20241 min read


ShakesBEER Festival
On June 29-30, 2024, Dana Point’s Arts & Culture Ambassadors and the Dana Point Arts Alliance hosted the first-ever ShakesBEER Festival,...

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Aug 1, 20242 min read


State of the City 2024
The City of Dana Point is the most beautiful, desirable and safest coastal community in which to live, work, visit, play or conduct...

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Aug 1, 20241 min read
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