Trolley Tour
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- Sep 13, 2025
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Updated: Oct 25, 2025
To celebrate National Arts and Humanities Month, the City of Dana Point Arts and Cultural Ambassadors and Dana Point Historical Society are inviting you on a trolley tour of Dana Point to appreciate art in Dana Point. This hour and half tour will take place on one of the Trolleys with various stops looking at public art and places of historical significance.
The tours will be narrated by trained docents and will start and conclude at Dana Bay Gallery on Del Prado (24682 Del Prado Ave, #100). RSVP for $20 for the 10am tour with activity code 9250 and the 12pm tour with activity code 9251 here.
Dana Point Times, by Samantha Bravo, Oct 10, 2025
Fall has officially arrived, and to celebrate the fall season, the City of Dana Point is hosting the third annual Dana Point Trolley Art & History Tour on Saturday, Oct. 18.
When it comes to cool art and unique museums, Dana Point is hard to beat. In celebration of National Arts and Humanities Month in October, the City of Dana Point launched the trolley tours in 2023 to provide memorable experiences for residents and visitors.
Two tours will be available — at 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. — during a wide-ranging city art and history expedition. There will be a total of 10 stops, including locations such as the Lantern Bay Park stairs, the Hide Drogher Sculpture and Watermen’s Plaza.
Each tour will have a Dana Point Arts & Culture Ambassador and a docent from the Dana Point Historical Society to provide information and insight at all the stops. While most people speed past as they drive through town, the tour is an opportunity to stop and appreciate the public art pieces.
The tour lasts for approximately 90 minutes. Guests will also receive a passport to mark their journey throughout the city.
Arts & Culture Ambassador Jennifer Keil said the trolley ride will also feature Richard Henry Dana Jr.’s statue, the Sidney H. Woodruff Real Estate Tract Office, the Doheny Village Mural and other noteworthy locations of cultural significance.
“Guests will enjoy insights to historic landmarks and public art installed throughout this magnificent city,” Keil said. “Our tour begins at Gallery Dana Bay, where guests will learn about the Elephant Parade. Participants from prior years remarked how much they learned about our namesake R.H. Dana Jr. and the surfing legends recognized at Watermen’s Plaza.”
A limited number of $20 tickets for the Trolley Art & History Tour are available and can be purchased at danapoint.org/recreation. Gallery Dana Bay, the tour starting point, is located at 24682 Del Prado Avenue, Suite 100.
Dana Point’s Ambassador Program is composed of a diverse group of local artisans, nonprofit organization representatives and community members with a desire to honor Dana Point’s history and local charm with positive and memorable experiences and events for residents and visitors.
Dana Point Mayor Matthew Pagano said the Trolley Art & History Tour is a fun way for residents and visitors to explore the community’s history, unique culture and creativity.
“I appreciate our Arts Ambassadors and docents from the Dana Point Historical Society for sharing their knowledge of all that makes Dana Point so special,” Pagano said.
The Dana Point Historical Society offers a diverse array of programs designed to preserve and celebrate the rich history of Dana Point. Through engaging educational initiatives, historical tours and community events, the society brings the city’s storied past to life.
The DPHS is a volunteer nonprofit organization established in 1987 to celebrate and preserve the history of Dana Point for current and future generations.
To learn more about the Arts in Public Places, visit danapoint-arts.com. The website also features the city’s local artist directory and a list of local art and culture-related nonprofits.
To purchase tickets, visit the website danapoint-arts.com/post/trolleytour.
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