Dana Point Tide Pools

Dana Point, Orange County

Also known as: Dana Point Headlands Beach, Dana Point Marine Conservation Area

Marine Protected Area behind the Ocean Institute at Dana Point Harbor. Large boulders and rocks extending for several hundred yards at the foot of huge cliffs. Volunteer docents sometimes present on weekends at low tide.

Access Difficulty Moderate

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SUN JAN 18TH 2026
2:24pm - 4:42pm PST
2hr 18min Low: -0.9ft @ 3:21pm Last light: 5:36pm 68-69°F 0% rain
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SAT JAN 31ST 2026
1:00pm - 4:30pm PST
3hr 30min Low: -1.6ft @ 2:31pm Last light: 5:48pm
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SUN FEB 1ST 2026
1:42pm - 5:00pm PST
3hr 18min Low: -1.6ft @ 3:07pm Last light: 5:49pm
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SAT FEB 14TH 2026
1:24pm - 3:00pm PST
1hr 36min Low: -0.7ft @ 1:58pm Last light: 6:01pm
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SUN FEB 15TH 2026
1:36pm - 3:36pm PST
2hr Low: -0.8ft @ 2:24pm Last light: 6:01pm
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SAT FEB 28TH 2026
12:24pm - 3:12pm PST
2hr 48min Low: -1.2ft @ 1:34pm Last light: 6:12pm
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SUN MAR 1ST 2026
1:00pm - 3:42pm PST
2hr 42min Low: -1.2ft @ 2:07pm Last light: 6:13pm
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SAT MAR 28TH 2026
12:54pm - 2:24pm PST
1hr 30min Low: -0.6ft @ 1:27pm Last light: 7:34pm
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SUN MAR 29TH 2026
1:42pm - 2:48pm PST
1hr 6min Low: -0.6ft @ 2:02pm Last light: 7:35pm
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Sources: californiabeaches.com, tidepooling.info, california.com, funorangecountyparks.com, localanchor.com

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