2023 Happenings & Gift Guide

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UNIQUE GIFTS & HOLIDAY MAGIC

THIS SEASON, ENJOY THE MAGIC OF A TRAIN RIDE! Gather with family and friends for a delightful, affordable journey without driving. Just for you, we’ve put together convenient day trip suggestions from LA to Oceanside with fun, adventure and great food for all. Enjoy, and happy holidays!

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Unique Gifts by 168 Artists Holiday Entertainment • Free Art Classes

Photos with Santa • And More!

November 17- December 17 Five 3-Day Weekends, 10am to 7pm

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FRIDAY, DEC. 8 48TH ANNUAL BOAT PARADE OF LIGHTS 6:30 p.m. Join Dana Point Harbor for its 48th annual Boat Parade of Lights taking place Friday, Dec. 8, Saturday, Dec. 9, and Sunday, Dec. 10. This year’s parade theme is “Candyland,” with boaters vying for prizes from best overall theme, most original and more. Locals and visitors alike can look forward to exciting lighting installations along with holiday-themed photo opportunities, visits with Santa and more. To experience the Dana Point Harbor Boat Parade of Lights: Candy Land on board one of the harbor’s 90-minute holiday cruises, visit danawharf.com/cruises.

Dana Point Harbor, 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point. danapointharbor. com/event/dana-point-harbor-48thannual-boat-parade/.

SATURDAY, DEC. 9 SANTA PAWS 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Bring your favorite furry friend to the beautiful Dana Point Harbor on Saturday, Dec. 9, and Sunday, Dec. 10, and have his or her picture taken with Santa. The cost is $15 for a picture, and you’ll receive the photo immediately. Additional photos can be purchased for $10. Start a family tradition with these keepsake photos of your beloved pets. All proceeds benefit the homeless animals at the San Clemente-Dana Point Animal Shelter. Photos will be taken in the Clock Courtyard directly in front of El Torito Restaurant.

Please park in the main parking lot.

Well-behaved dogs/pets welcome.

All dogs should be on leashes. Clock Courtyard. 34521 Golden Lantern, Dana Point. petprojectfoundation.org/ santa-paws-dpharbor/

SUNSETS WITH SANTA 3-5 p.m. Enjoy free visits with Santa on the San Clemente Municipal Pier with a beautiful sunset as your backdrop on Dec. 9, 16 and 17. Bring your own camera. For more information, contact the City of San Clemente’s Recreation Division at 949.361.8264. san-clemente.org.

FRIDAY, DEC. 15 SC SOCIAL: POLAR EXPRESS TROLLEY ADVENTURE 5-8 p.m. All aboard the Polar Express!

Get ready to experience the magic of the holiday season like never before at the City of San Clemente’s epic SC Social Trolley Adventure! Celebrate this holiday season with pizza, hot chocolate, games and a gingerbread decorating contest! But that’s not all!

The highlight of the night will be a thrilling trolley ride through the city to see all of the breathtaking Christmas lights and do activities along the way.

(Working on getting address) san-clemente.org.

SATURDAY, DEC. 16 HOLIDAYS WITH THE HOMIES 1-8 p.m. It’s Homies on the Hill: Holiday Edition. The Homies on the Hill have concocted this ultimate holiday brewery crawl. Step into the magic of this traditional event, now sprinkled with some holiday cheer at Delahunt Brewery, Lost Winds Brewing and Artifex Brewing Company in San Clemente.

Partygoers can cruise on the free shuttle making brewery hopping a breeze, score $2 off beers all day by punching your punchard at each brewery and groove to live music at all locations.

You can also flaunt your festive worst in the ugly sweater contest with three grand prizes. Each brewery will have one winner receive a complimentary brew crawl for four people. There will be also be a holiday vendor show to knock your holiday shopping off the list, delectable bites from top food vendors. Spread joy through the event’s toy drive in partnership with Station 59 and be entered in a raffle. You can also m,eet “Santa,” who will be making an appearance at each location to see if you’re on the naughty or nice list. This holiday extravaganza put in by your favorite breweries is a can’t-miss celebration. Delahunt, 1011 Calle Recodo.

949.503.2763. delahuntbrewing.com.

Lost Winds, 924 Calle Negocio, #C. lostwindsbrewing.com. 949.361.5922.

Artifex, 919 Calle Amanecer, Suite A. artifex.beer. 949.429.7805.

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MONDAY, DEC. 18, CANDY CANE LANES HOLIDAY HOME DECORATING CONTEST The Dana Point Youth Board’s annual home decorating contest will take place between Monday, Dec. 18, and Thursday, Dec. 21. Youth board

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paign features the town’s unique local businesses and encourages shoppers to think local all holiday season long.

The holiday passport program kicked off Nov. 15 and continues through Jan. 4. Pick up and then take your passport with you while you shop in the neighborhood. When you make a purchase at participating businesses, you’ll receive a special stamp equal to the amount of your purchase. Collect enough stamps to fill the passport and submit your passport to the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce for a chance to win weekly prizes and a grand prize package. There’s no limit to the number of passports you can submit. The earlier you submit, the more chances you have to win. For more information, contact the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce at holiday@danapointchamber.com or 949.496.1555. danapointchamber.com/holiday.

members will visit the homes entered in the contest and judge them for best overall, most creative and best use of theme. Winners will receive a sign to display on their yard and gift cards to local Dana Point businesses. Residents interested in entering their home to be featured on the Candy Cane Lanes map published on the city’s website and social media can email recreation@ danapoint.org or call 949.248.3536.

The deadline to enter the contest is Friday, Dec. 15. Winners will be notified after Jan. 8.

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