Latest News & Revitalization Updates!

(credits DanaPointHarbor.com)

Updated 09-17-2026

By facilitating the project in phases, the harbor will remain open to public access throughout the construction process. The Wharf is Open for business including whale watching, sport fishing and Catalina Express. For the latest offerings, please also visit our restaurant and shop listings!

Phase 4 Construction of the Wharf buildings is slated to begin Fall 2026.

Wind & Sea’s final day of business on the Wharf was September 15, 2026 in preparation for Building 1 construction. Buildings 2-5 will follow for remaining

Wharf retailers and restaurants with the final day of business on October 31, 2026.

Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching and Catalina Express will remain open and relocate to temporary trailers for uninterrupted business operations with excursions 7 days a week.

LATEST NEWS

September 17, 2026

Local Notice To Mariners (USCG) ~ Local Notice To Mariners District 11 (NEW)!
Local Notice To Mariners (USCG) ~ Light List Summary! of Corrections Volume VI Updates (NEW)!
Local Notice To Mariners (USCG) ~ Light List v6WeeklyChanges (NEW)!

September 10, 2026

The Log Newspaper ~ The Log Newspaper - Digital Edition (NEW)!

Local Notice To Mariners (USCG) ~ Local Notice To Mariners District 11
Local Notice To Mariners (USCG) ~ Light List Summary! of Corrections Volume VI Updates
Local Notice To Mariners (USCG) ~ Light List v6WeeklyChanges

September 04, 2026

DPBA eNewsletter ~ September 4, 2026 DPBA NEWS FLASH (NEW)!

August 28, 2026

The Log Newspaper ~ The Log Newspaper - Digital Edition (NEW)!

August 26, 2026

August 20, 2026

DPBA eNewsletter ~ August 20, 2026 - CALL TO ACTION: PLEASE CALL AND WRITE ALL FIVE SUPERVISORS THIS WEEK (NEW)!

August 19, 2026

DPBA Letter - To OC Board of Supervisors August 19, 2026 (NEW)!

August 12, 2026

The Log Newspaper ~ The Log Newspaper - Digital Edition

Local Notice To Mariners (USCG) ~ Local Notice To Mariners District 11
Local Notice To Mariners (USCG) ~ Light List Summary of Corrections Volume VI Updates
Local Notice To Mariners (USCG) ~ Light List v6WeeklyChanges

August 7, 2026

DPBA eNewsletter ~ August 07, 2026

CALL TO ACTION:

August 11, 2026 OC Board of Supervisors Meeting - Continued Agenda Item #31 (NEW)!

August 06, 2026

July 31, 2026

Dana Point Coast Guard Aux

Flotilla 6-8, Dana Point Current Class Courses

Suddenly In Command
Wed August 12, 7:00-8:30 PM
Location: Aventura Sailing Association. 24707 Dana Drive, Dana Point 92629 $20.00/pp
(16 and under FREE)

The class will prepare you to take control of the vessel in the event the operator is incapacitated and unable to command the ship. Covers many of the most critical areas of information, with basic knowledge and tools to get you back to the dock.Designed for people with little or no experience in operating a boat. Learn what your skipper should teach you.

To register for this class, please contact Eric A. Gritzmacher at ericgritz@gmail.com or (949) 632-2378, providing them with which class you're interested in along with the number of attendees.

Basics of Marine Radio
Wed August 19, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Location: Aventura Sailing Association.24707 Dana Drive, Dana Point CA, 92629 $20.00/pp

The VHF radio is one of the most important safety devices you have on a boat especially when you are in an emergency situation. This class will teach you how to operate a radio, may mayday calls, contact other vessels, get Coast Guard updates, use the DSC “red button”, as well as other electronic aids to boating.
To register for this class, please contact Eric A. Gritzmacher at ericgritz@gmail.com or (949) 632-2378, providing them with which class you're interested in along with the number of attendees.

July 30, 2026

The Log Newspaper ~ The Log Newspaper - Digital Edition