My friends and I were in the area a few weeks ago, and thought it it'd be fun to go kayaking at…read moreDana Point harbor. We found this spot on Yelp that does kayak and SUP rentals. You'll find them under a canopy by their launch area. The staff were friendly, and we were able to get same day rentals. We came on a Saturday morning around 10:30am, and it was a breeze. I do appreciate that they care about your safety. I originally wanted to try SUP, but the team recommended kayaking since the winds were really strong for first time SUP. Prices here were pretty good. We did a 1-hr rental each. There are bathrooms right in front of the rental area, and they have storage bags for you to store clothes, keys, etc. Kayaks were good quality, and life jackets felt secure.

Dana Point Harbor is always my favorite Paddle Boarding spot. I've been coming here for years…read more Peaceful, quiet and just straight up zen. Easy on and off of the board. Right at baby beach, in case you fall off returning the board (like me) you can just walk straight to shore

We had a 12 year old girls birthday celebration here today…read more The studio was wonderful. Nora and Rosie were incredible employees/instructors. Our crew had a lot of fun creating ceramic "cake pieces". The studio was prepared for our arrival, and so helpful during set-up, and departure. This was the 2nd year in a row for us. This place is a great option for fun outings! We will enjoy coming again. Thanks so much!!!

We signed our daughter up for an art camp this summer without knowing much about the studio. We…read morewere very impressed! The art was really fun, our daughter loved going every day, and the staff seemed extremely nice. They helped with everything, especially since the kids were different ages. I would love to come back to do a birthday partyo because we enjoyed it so much. Great spot for kids ages three and up!

I could not say enough good things about Farm School! Brooke is so patient, kind, fun and…read moreinformative and my daughter looks forward to going to Farm School all week long! They somehow manage to learn about and care for the animals, do arts and crafts, sing songs, play games, read books and even cook/prep food in just 3 hours! We feel so grateful to have found something so fun and educational that our daughter loves so much :)

From the owner: What is Farm School OC? Farm School is a one-of-a-kind…read moreexperience for children ages 3-6 at Zoomar’s Petting Zoo. Animals and farming are the heart of our program. Our curriculum includes kindergarten readiness activities in the areas of literacy, math, science, art and music. Farm School includes your daily admission into Zoomars, animal feed, daily animal interactions, hands on learning centered around animals and farming and so much more! We also offer camps during spring, summer and winter breaks. Come follow us on Instagram for more details about our programs.

We're incredibly grateful for the coaching and encouragement our daughter has received at American…read moreBeach. The trainers invest so much time and care into each athlete, and it shows not only in skill development but in confidence as well. This season our daughter earned a varsity spot at her high school and was placed in the top pairing for her first match -- a huge milestone that reflects the foundation built during her time at American Beach. She always comes home from practice with stories about what she learned, encouragement from the coaches, and the fun of competing alongside everyone. American Beach didn't just help her improve -- it gave her a genuine love for the sport. We're very thankful for this community and the impact the coaches have had on her both as a player and as a person. Highly recommend to any family looking for great training in a positive, supportive environment.

I have sent my kids to this volleyball camp for three summers and without a doubt, the American…read moreBeach Volleyball Club is setting the standard for fun, skills training, and leadership development. FUN Kids need to have fun and enjoy themselves. My two kids have come home wanting to go back for more! Yes... they loved it and enjoyed the staff and training instructors. Fun is critical for kids... Yes, they are serious about volleyball but understand that kids needs to have fun! SKILLS TRAINING Our two kids 16 and 14 (boy and a girl), have come home with a better understanding of passing, hitting, serving, blocking, defense, setting, serve/receive, defensive strategy, attack strategy, service routine, serving strategy and more. I can not say enough about this club. LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT My kids have come back understanding more about being a good leader. The talks and feedback that the training instructors and staff have given my kids has been so positive. Highly recommend! BOTTOM LINE If you are looking for a volleyball camp for kids who are serious about volleyball, has an element of fun, and is taught by people of integrity and leadership skills... I highly recommend the American Beach Volleyball Club!

my 3 year old grandson attended Sandy Toes Nature Preschool and he loved it!!…read more He woke up each day excited about it and asking to go! Mia is kind and creative, she engages with the kids and makes everything so fun. My grandson loved finding rocks on the daily beach walks, playing in the sand and learning all about shapes and colors. I highly recommend Sandy Toes for your preschooler! They will love it!

We did a week of Ms. Mia's summer camp beach preschool. I shared it with all my friends because I…read morewas so impressed with Ms. Mia. She is kind and attentive to the children. She is thoughtful and thorough in her preparations and "invitations" she plans. She's organized and had a great outdoor set-up even including a private little outdoor potty. She genuinely loves being in nature herself and shared the awe and wonder of mother nature's creations with the kids as they discovered and noticed things each day. She's responsive to the kids needs and interests and shifted their daily rhythm if the kids were particularly engaged in something. Her experience in early childhood education is evident. I'd recommend Sandy Toes Nature Preschool to anyone who values quality early childhood education and recognizes the importance of being outdoors.

Today is the 6th year anniversary of my daughter riding with Ms Joanne Gladstone from Gladstone…read moreEquestrian. This place is more than a home to my daughter. Joanne put her heart and soul into these kids, and making them be the best of they could be. She has great knowledge of horsesand tons of teaching experience in this sport. We are so grateful and proud to be part of the Gladstone family!

My daughter enjoyed the camp, but it was nothing what we expected. First off, the camp is…read moreadvertised as half days for $800 and full days for $1200. What they leave out of their website is that lessons do not continue after the morning (half day) session. Joanne, in a very rude manner, insists they do "horse related things" all day long, but in reality my daughter just played around the barn with another little girl who was still there. The second half of camp is 100% not worth the additional $400. I emailed Joanne and asked for a refund for the second half (minus the one day my daughter did stay), and she didn't even have the courtesy to write me back. The website also says campers will ride both english and western styles, but, once we were there, Joanne herself even told me they do not do both - another thing we paid for and did not receive. On one last note, I did not really appreciate the way she spoke to the campers. Let me first say, I do not think kids should be coddled and I am not a fan of "participation award," but the way she spoke to the kids was rude, demeaning, and belittling. There are several barns next to Joanne and I know the other coaches and trainers at those neighboring barns do not hold her in high regards either. Overall, the camp was not a total bust, but I absolutely wouldn't send my daughter back.

Our nine-year-old daughter did two sessions last year and had a lot of fun. She made some good…read morefriends she still keeps in touch with. Camp was really positive. Great excercise for the kids. Learned ocean safety. We will be back.

First time I signed my son up for any summer activity not really knowing what to expect. I always…read morecome to Doheny State Beach and while walking around I saw their banner hanging up and figured that might be the perfect summer activity. My son is kind of scared of going in the ocean but seeing that he would be with trained lifeguards might boost his confidence. After the first day of being out there, my son couldn't stop talking about how much he wanted to go back the next day. Made me feel so happy he was having such an amazing time. After the two weeks of being there, he wasn't scared of the water, gained confidence, and most of all he had such a wonderful time. I know what I'll be signing him up next summer for.

Mary, who owns the shop, is the most kind and generous person. She will bend over backwards to help…read moreyou get just the right set-up for your surfing needs.. I have purchased wetsuits, surf leashes, wax, and my latest custom surfboard through her! It also makes you feel great to support LOCAL (women-owned) businesses!!

An over priced surf shop with a somewhat good selection. The staff including the owner are very…read morenice. They have wetsuits, sure leashes and lots of surfboards to choose from. It's a small store in Dana Point.

My daughter went a few weeks ago. She needed some outdoor activities that were safe to do at this…read moretime. And she came back every day talking about how much she loved the camp the instructors and being in the water. She loved it so much that she begged for a second week!! If she had her way she'd go every day this summer. I went and sat on the beach one day and just watched. Camp is run so intelligently and professionally. They even offer pictures at the end of the week from a professional water photographer! Got some priceless pictures of my daughter.

Great staff. The director, Sandra, was super professional and involved. She was friendly and…read morehelpful. Max was our instructor and he exceeded expectations. Super friendly and knowledgeable. As well as being very aware of the ocean and super nice to the kids. Great experience. We are going back.