DANA POINT FILM FESTIVAL 2026 Thu, Oct. 29 – Sun, Nov. 1 30+ Films Including these Features Dana Point Film Festival Schedule of Events The Dana Point Film Festival (DPFF) is an oceans film festival focused on marine life and our relationship for this magnificent wonder. DPFF celebrates primarily documentary filmmaking that features education, conservation, preservation, and recreation, (ocean adventure films). In addition to filmmaking, this week-long festival will include a free community...

Open daily at 11 am. Sunday-Thursday until 8 pm, Fri-Saturday until 10 pm Experience the magic of the Sawdust Art Festival beneath the eucalyptus groves of Laguna Beach. Discover handmade artwork from local artists, enjoy live music, art demonstrations, and soak in the vibrant creative community of Laguna’s favorite summer tradition. The Original. The Iconic. The Unforgettable. The Summer Sawdust Art Festival is the cornerstone of the legendary Laguna Beach art scene. What began as a small...

OC Register Article by Laylan Connelly | lconnelly@scng.com | Orange County Register PUBLISHED: May 7, 2026 at 7:12 AM PDT Mickey Munoz flexes during a stand-up paddleboard race named after him in the Dana Point Harbor about a decade ago. (File photo by Laylan Connelly/SCNG) Early surfing pioneer Mickey Muñoz, still shredding at age 88, will be honored this month with a life-size bronze statue in Dana Point, the latest addition to the Watermen’s Plaza. Muñoz, a Capistrano Beach surfer who...