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Tall Ships Return to Dana Point Harbor September 6-9, 2013

By Don Juan Ortega, on August 30th, 2013

Lots of fun things to do around South Orange County during this time of the year. One of our favorites is the Tall Ships Festival in Dana Point:

The Toshiba Tall Ships Festival will be sailing into Dana Point Harbor next weekend from September 6 – 9. The Ocean Institute is celebrating its 29th year [...]

August 30th, 2013 | Category: Recreation | Tags: , , , | Comments are closed
http://www.ranchoortega.com/blog/archives/2803

Blue Whale Breaches Near Dana Point

By Don Juan Ortega, on July 31st, 2013

Yet another example of how we live in a special place. Thank you to the Ocean Institute for sharing this video of a blue whale breaching just off Dana Point. The video was taken July 30, 2013.

July 31st, 2013 | Category: Recreation | Tags: , , | Comments are closed
http://www.ranchoortega.com/blog/archives/704

Tall Ships Festival Comes to Dana Point this Weekend

By Don Juan Ortega, on September 7th, 2012

This weekend brings the 28th annual Tall Ships Festival at Dana Point Harbor, hosted by the Ocean Institute and sponsored by Toshiba. The Tall Ships Festival web site offers more information about the events and schedule, but visitors are invited to:

“come and explore the majesty and wonder of tall ships through the smells, sounds [...]

September 7th, 2012 | Category: Recreation | Tags: , , | Comments are closed