Every Tour Tells a New Story

The Tour Log Archive captures the unique discoveries, wildlife encounters, and coastal moments experienced on our guided adventures throughout Dana Point. No two tours are ever the same — each outing reveals new sights, new stories, and the ever‑changing beauty of Southern California’s coastline. Explore past logs to see what we’ve uncovered and get inspired for your next coastal experience.

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    Amazing Post‑Rain Hike on My Airbnb Experience Tour

    Today’s Coastal Hike & Ecology Tour turned out to be one for the books. Not only did the coastline keep me on my toes, but I also had one of…

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    Paddleboarding Morning Leads to Surprise Wildlife Rescue

    This morning’s paddleboarding tour in Dana Point Harbor started out like the perfect Southern California adventure—bright blue skies, calm water, and a mother‑daughter duo ready to explore. At 8:45 a.m., the weather…

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    Summer in January – Paddleboarding in Dana Point

    This morning I had the chance to take a mother and her 11‑year‑old daughter out for a stand‑up paddleboarding session in Dana Point Harbor—one of the best places in Southern…

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    Exploring the Tidepools: A Perfect Afternoon in Dana Point

    Today’s adventure took us to one of my favorite places in Dana Point—the tidepools just beyond the Ocean Institute. It was my first official Coastal Explorer USA tidepool outing of…

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    Beautiful Sunset on the Dana Point Headlands

    Tonight I revisited a familiar favorite — the 5K Headlands run. I’ve done this route more times than I can count, but this time I approached it with a new…

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