Guided Coastal Hike and Ecology Tour in Dana Point
Overview
Explore the beautiful Dana Point coastline at your own pace. Discover the coastal headlands, tide pools, learn about local ecology & wildlife, culture, history, and get the scoop on local recommendations on eateries and cafes around town. Experience the stunning Southern California coastline on a guided hike designed for ages 5+ and most fitness levels. This family-friendly adventure takes you along sandy beaches, coastal headlands, and tide pools (tide depending), highlighting the unique ecology and geology of the area. Keep an eye out for seasonal wildlife like dolphins and pelicans. Enjoy a mellow pace and plenty of opportunities for photos, unforgettable coastal views, and wildlife sightings.
What's Included
- Bottled water We will provide water but please bring your own reusable bottle just in case you need more
- Tips are optional but very much appreciated if you enjoyed your tour and learned something new
Meeting Location
34001 Dana Strand Road
Dana Point, CA 92629, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for individuals cannot easily who walk up and down stairs
- Not recommended for individuals who are unable to walk on sand and loose gravel
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Must be 5 years or older
- Must be abile to walk on sand and loose gravel
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-5634402P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PST).
- Bottled water. We will provide water but please bring your own reusable bottle just in case you need more.
- Tips are optional but very much appreciated if you enjoyed your tour and learned something new.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 2..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Guided Coastal Hike and Ecology Tour in Dana Point is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- not recommended for individuals cannot easily who walk up and down stairs
- not recommended for individuals who are unable to walk on sand and loose gravel
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Guided Coastal Hike and Ecology Tour in Dana Point will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Bottled waterWe will provide water but please bring your own reusable bottle just in case you need more
- Tips are optional but very much appreciated if you enjoyed your tour and learned something new
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- not recommended for individuals cannot easily who walk up and down stairs
- not recommended for individuals who are unable to walk on sand and loose gravel
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Must be 5 years or older
- Must be abile to walk on sand and loose gravel
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
