Love, love this area of Dana Point. This has been my families spot to learn about the ocean and to…read moreenjoy sea life. We have always come to the Marine protected area when the tide is low and walked along the beach and sand outside the Institute to see all sorts of sea life. It is amazing what you can see, even saw an octopus one time. Just make sure that you know when the tide is rolling in and out to not get caught out on the rocks! On the backside of the Institute there are also benches to sit at and listen to the ocean. The Institute itself is filled with wonderful sea life and is a great learning experience no matter your age. Outside, there is a calm bay area where paddle boarders are all over as well as the educational ships filled with history. There is nothing that you cannot do in this area!

We came to the Ocean Institute for a homeschool field trip and was it ever worth it for waking up…read moreat 6am! The initial lesson part was split into groups and we were assigned to Sydney. She was absolutely delightful! Very knowledgeable and receptive to the questions the kids have! After the lesson, we headed out to the open sea. To our delight we got to see dolphins, sea lions, and even spotter a whale! Overall it was a great experience and would highly recommend it to anyone wanting a lesson on ocean mammals!

I hired Alex for their Murder Mystery Escape Room for a company event and it went great! The…read morepuzzles were challenging, no red herrings, and they required teamwork! He came to our office, set up 3 rooms very quickly, and went over the ground rules. Besides the mention of murder (murder mystery...), there was nothing inappropriate for an office environment. Perfect team building event that I'd highly recommend!

They came. We played. Our guests had the most amazing time. Genuinely good game, logical,…read morechallenging and oh so satisfying. Definitely recommend for a unique and fun time! :)

Easy to book online and great customer service over the phone. Make sure you get there early - the…read moreparking lot is small, but there is street parking. They recommend your entire party use the restroom and gathers together in one of their nice seating areas before letting them know you're ready to board. If your party isn't ready and taking awhile to get situated, it will eat into your reservation time. The boats was clean and it was electric and very quiet. You're not going very fast but it's nice to cruise around with music playing.

We rented a Duffy Boat for a birthday celebration, and it was a smooth transaction. They had…read moreexcellent communication with several email reminders leading up to date of event, including parking information and photos so that the business can be located easily. As we embarked on the Duffy boat, we were given a map of the waterway and instructions how to operate the boat and turn on the bluetooth for music. The boat looked clean and well maintained. There was a large table and cushioned seating all around the table. We could also go to the aft of the boat which had two small seats. We ordered a charcuterie box which was already on the boat upon our arrival. Very pleasant experience from start to finish.

The setting in San Clemente can't be beat. The hunt' is fun and gives your brain a work out. This…read moreis my second time with this company and does NOT disappoint so grab some friends/family or co-workers and give this a try!

My family and I have been to all of Alex's other games and this one does not disappoint! If you…read morelove escape rooms, solving puzzles, or just want an excuse to hang and walk around San Clemente and see landmarks you may not have noticed, this is an excellent way to accomplish all! We loved the challenge of this Scavenger Hunt and the intricacy of the puzzles. I wish I could give it more than 5 stars! (Nerd alert)

My friends and I had so much fun doing this escape room in my house! They are punctual,…read moreunderstanding, and professional. The level of difficulty was perfect. I highly recommend.

This was so much fun!!! My friend did this for her housewarming party and we all had a blast. I…read morewould highly recommend this company.

What a great, historic site. Mission San Juan Capistrano was built in 1776 and is the seventh…read moreoldest Mission in California. View is truly grand and majestic. As soon as you enter you will see a gorgeous garden and remnants of The Great Stone Church, which was destroyed by earthquake in 1812. I also liked Serra Chapel, which is the oldest building in California that's still in use, based on online search. I felt at peace just sitting inside the chapel for few minutes. Current admission fee is $19 for adults and $11 for youth (5-17) years of age). Admission fee includes a self-guided audio tour but the device was kind of difficult to hear. There isn't a designated parking lot for the Mission but there are few public parking lots near the area. I was here on a weekday so was able to find street parking along Camino Capistrano. Most of the street parking is limited to 5 hours. There are plenty of restaurants within walking distance so it's a great location. You will definitely smell BBQ smoke coming from Heritage BBQ restaurant across the street.

We drove up the coast, on this FIRST OFFICIAL DAY OF SUMMER. We drove up the I-5 to the PCH…read more We drove through Dana Point and into Laguna Beach. FROM THERE, we had to drive to a place for a PICNIC. We hoped on the I-5, and we drove back down the I-5 to the San Juan CAPISTRANO Mission. After driving back and forth, and around the MISSION 2 Times, we found PARKING ON THE THIRD ATTEMPT. We found it in the Church Parking Lot. WE RECOMMEND MORE DISABLED PARKING!!! We walked right in, NO WAIT AT ALL. We started by looking for the Picnic Spot, which is in the back left corner. It is a nice spot with lots of tables and trees. In addition, there are individual handwashing stations there. After lunch, which we picked up at a nearby SUBWAY, we spent about an hour touring the SJC MISSION!!! Its highlight was the display of US FLAGS, my guess would be over 100!!!

Peter Pan came to our daughter's birthday party and was absolutely wonderful! He stayed in…read morecharacter from the moment he stepped onto our property and kept the kids engaged the entire time. He led the birthday song during cake time, read stories, guided a treasure hunt, hosted a dance party, and even conducted sword-training activities. We created a custom treasure hunt and shared the details with him in advance, and he did an excellent job leading more than 10 kids through it seamlessly. The children had an amazing time, and many parents commented on how magical, energetic, and engaging the party was. We were also very impressed with the team's fast, smooth communication throughout the planning process. Every question we had was answered promptly and thoroughly. We're so grateful for the wonderful experience and would absolutely hire them again!

Glinda and Elphaba exceeded our expectations in every possible way. Their singing commanded the…read morecrowd (3-4 year olds are very tough customers!) and delighted the parents. Then face painting, games and playground fun -- everyone had an absolute blast. I couldn't recommend this pair more highly; my son was enthralled and hasn't been able to stop talking about it. I don't think I'll be able to top this party.

The guys down at daveys locker do an amazing job! Me and the family will definitely be making the…read moredrive down to Newport just to revist them and go on another charter!

Well run boat, friendly & helpful crew on deck esp Jake and Tomas who were always guiding and…read moreassisting anglers as needed, and kept the mood light.