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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 Trolley Art & History Tour Showcases City’s Landmarks 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 .

Jared Sislin  Artist Statement New 40 foot mural in DP! So stoked on this opportunity. Thank you to Mary at Girl in the Curl for making this happen and JRD printing for the awesome installation. I shot this photo at Salt Creek it’s always been one of Mary’s favorites of mine. We’ve been talking about this for a long time. Stoked to finally make it happen! Go check it out in person and let me know what you think! (This is an actual photograph printed on vinyl then laminated on the wall) Address - 34116 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, CA 92629 Insta @jaredsislinphotography Sislan Mural at Girl in the Curl Showcases Salt Creek Dana Point Times , by Ella Boyd Local surf photographer Jared Sislin has transformed one of his favorite surf images into a striking new mural at the iconic Girl in the Curl Surf Shop in Dana Point, bringing a piece of surf culture into public view for everyone to enjoy. “I’ve known Mary, the owner of Girl in the Curl, since I was a little kid,” Sislin said, referring to Mary Hartmann. “Mary has a surf camp, and I started taking photos of the kids there, and the parents bought the photos from me.” Jared did this for almost a decade, launching his now professional photography career. The connection came full circle when Mary suggested turning one of Sislin’s photographs, a sunset shot of Salt Creek, into a mural. “She’s always loved that photo. Ever since I shot it, she’s said, ‘I want to get a big one of these for the shop or my house or whatever.’ When we started talking about the mural, she said, ‘Hey, what about the photo, the pink wave photo?’ ” The rest is history. Unlike a painting, the mural is Sislin’s actual photograph, printed on vinyl and applied directly to the wall. “A lot of people think it’s a painting,” he said, “but it’s a real photograph printed on vinyl and then it’s laminated onto the wall.” Sislin recalls that day he shot the image: “It was like dusk, basically after sunset. I just remember it being a really beautiful day. It was glassy, no wind. Nobody out, maybe a couple people out, and just perfect little waves coming through. You can see the Healands in the background. It’s looking down Salt Creek and towards Strands.” Seeing the photograph scaled up to mural size was a first for Sislin. “I was really nervous,” he said, laughing. “I’ve never done a print at this size. The printer FaceTimed me when it was going up, and right when I saw it, I knew there was nothing to worry about anymore. It looked killer. It’s surreal seeing your work at that scale.” The mural has already become a favorite for passersby. “I’ve been told by multiple people that it’s calming and dreamy,” he said. “People really enjoy looking at it, especially when they’re at JC Beans (Coffee House) getting coffee, because sometimes there’s a line, or when you’re driving down PCH.” For Sislin, the project represents both a career milestone and a tribute to the local surf community. “We’re a surf town. That’s the culture of Dana Point,” he said. “I think all sorts of art are awesome, but I especially think it’s great to have local art and showcase local artists. It’s cool to see your home break on a big wall.” The response to the mural, he said, has been overwhelming. “I’m super thankful for all the support from the community and all the messages and the comments that I got. Everyone seems like they’re really happy with it, so that meant a lot,” he added. Sislin gave a special thanks to Mary at Girl in the Curl, as well as JRD Printing in San Clemente for producing the mural. “It was really cool to actually go there and watch it being put up panel by panel. It was like a full day of them laying it down and heating it, and then they had to go back the next day to do the final touch-up,” he said. The project has already sparked new opportunities. “Since I’ve done that, now multiple local businesses have reached out to me,” Sislin said. “It’s really motivating to go out and get new shots. You want to see new work on the wall, too.” Ella Boyd is a writer and photographer. Her work appears in The Surftime Journal, Powder, Surfer, Daybreak Magazine, The Inertia, and The Encyclopedia of Surfing. In 2023, she was a finalist for the Follow the Light Surf Photography Grant Program. She mostly logs, but rides a surf mat or kneeboard if the conditions call for it. You can find her work here: ella-boyd.com .

Gallery Dana Bay is proud to announce the premier exhibition of paintings by surfing icon Corky Carroll!   The show celebrates the vibrant second act of the five-time US Surfing Champion, who channels the energy and spirit of the surf lifestyle into vibrant artwork.   Open to the public. Corky Carroll will be in attendance Friday, October 10th, from 5-8pm , and Saturday, October 11th, from 12-6pm.     Exhibition extends through October 26th, 2025. RSVP today to reserve your spot.