# Kid-friendly places in Dana Point

11 listed places in Dana Point: 8 playgrounds and things to do, 2 hotels and 1 restaurant. Each lists high chairs, changing tables, kids' menus and wheelchair access where known, with the source of every fact.

Last updated 2026-09-28, from the newest confirmation among these places.

## Narrower lists

- [Playgrounds and things to do with kids in Dana Point](https://ourplayday.com/places/in/dana-point/playgrounds) (8)
- [Free things to do with kids in Dana Point](https://ourplayday.com/places/in/dana-point/free-to-visit) (5)

## Places

1. [Dana Crest Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/dana-crest-park-playground-dana-point) (playground, Dana Point). Your kid can move between two structures on a quiet neighborhood lawn; older kids also have a basketball court.
2. [Lantern Bay Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/lantern-bay-park-playground-dana-point) (playground, Dana Point). Your kid can play on the playground, then look over the harbor from the grassy bluff.
3. [Sea Canyon Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/sea-canyon-park-playground-dana-point) (playground, Dana Point). Your kid can try enclosed climbing equipment, with a separate toddler area and shade nearby.
4. [Thunderbird Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/thunderbird-park-playground-dana-point) (playground, Dana Point). Your kid can try the tall slide and bounce on a play feature built for kids ages 5 to 12.
5. [Baby Beach at Dana Point Harbor](https://ourplayday.com/places/baby-beach-at-dana-point-harbor-dana-point) (beach, Dana Point). Your little kid can dig in the sand beside sheltered harbor water, with no ocean surf.
6. [Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa](https://ourplayday.com/places/laguna-cliffs-marriott-resort-spa-dana-point) (hotel, Dana Point). Outdoor pools and on-property games make a stay near Dana Point Harbor easier with kids.
7. [The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel](https://ourplayday.com/places/the-ritz-carlton-laguna-niguel-dana-point) (hotel, Dana Point). Your kid can join nature-focused Ritz Kids activities and spend pool time overlooking the ocean.
8. [The Shwack Beach Grill](https://ourplayday.com/places/the-shwack-beach-grill-dana-point) (restaurant, Dana Point). Your kid can order a small burger or grilled cheese at a laid-back stop before beach time.
9. [Dana Wharf Whale and Dolphin Watching](https://ourplayday.com/places/dana-wharf-whale-and-dolphin-watching-dana-point) (attraction, Dana Point). Your kid can scan the water for dolphins and whales on a boat ride from Dana Point Harbor.
10. [Doheny State Beach](https://ourplayday.com/places/doheny-state-beach-dana-point) (beach, Dana Point). Your kid can build in the sand and look at sea-life displays in the visitor center after a beach walk.
11. [Ocean Institute](https://ourplayday.com/places/ocean-institute-dana-point) (attraction, Dana Point). Your kid can explore touch tanks and marine exhibits, with optional sailing and tide-pool activities.

## About this list

Every place here is a listing on Play Day, and a place is listed only when something positive is known about it for kids. Any page linked above is also served as markdown by adding .md to its address.

Page: https://ourplayday.com/places/in/dana-point