Dana Point Times

01/12/2026

After more than a decade as one of Dana Point’s most beloved gathering places, StillWater Spirits & Sounds has closed its doors. The corner at Pacific Coast Highway and Del Obispo Street will soon enter a new chapter as Shelter Distilling prepares to move into the space. Read more at https://www.danapointtimes.com/eye-on-dp/shelter-distilling-to-bring-new-energy-to-former-stillwater-site-in-dana-point/article_6790a5c9-aef3-49b5-8033-d8b35dc81c46.html.

📸: Samantha Bravo

01/10/2026

Justin Adams is, by name, mysterious, but his work is widespread and ubiquitous in the surf world. And today, the Dana Point artist’s elusive and creative energy comes to San Clemente with a new multimedia art show debuting at local clothing brand Mulch California. Read more at https://www.picketfencemedia.com/surf/surfer-artist-justin-adams-brings-multimedia-art-show-to-mulch/article_c8b71b8e-c180-4f8a-93bb-2650e938a1a3.html.

📸: Bryan Soderlind

01/09/2026

The new year brings new resolutions, new opportunities and new laws. Hundreds of new California laws will take effect in 2026.

01/09/2026

Winter sports league play is underway at Dana Hills High, and boys soccer coach John Gunderson said his team performs best when they play together and with high effort. Read our latest at https://www.danapointtimes.com/sports-and-outdoors/dolphins-roundup-boys-soccer-team-opens-sea-view-league-play-this-friday/article_fc273f49-8157-402a-9ac9-bd7cff7070a1.html.

📸: Don August

01/08/2026

Several South Orange County individuals in the Tri-Cities area of Dana Point, San Clemente, and San Juan Capistrano were spotlighted in the Orange County Register’s annual presentation of the “125 Most Influential People in Orange County for 2025,” a list of compiled from their readers’ nominations and their staff’s news coverage.

Several South Orange County individuals in the Tri-Cities area of Dana Point, San Clemente, and San Juan Capistrano were spotlighted in the Orange County Register’s annual presentation of the “125

01/07/2026

: Welcome to the community, Wellbeing Orange County! The holistic wellness center recently celebrated with the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center.

Board-certified podiatrist Dr. Victor K. Grandt and designer-entrepeneur Elizabeth J. Grandt, who has a background in beauty and esthetics, aim to revitalize, rejuvenate and renew the mind, body and spirit with services like red-light therapy, their detoxifying sauna pod, sensory deprivation, custom-made functional orthotics, and more.

Wellbeing is located at 24582 Del Prado Avenue. For more information, go to wellbeingoc.com or call 949-503-2203.

01/07/2026

Colorful, bold and bright. The Dana Point Community Center just celebrated the unveiling of Dana Point’s newest public art installation, “Dana Delights,” a vibrant mural by Swedish artist Lovisa Kjerrgren. Details at https://www.danapointtimes.com/eye-on-dp/new-mural-brings-color-culture-coastal-spirit-to-dana-point/article_2615ed55-3e8c-462c-a97a-261d3650ee8e.html.

01/06/2026

Students at Palisades Elementary School in Capistrano Beach brought the world of Agrabah to life last month with two performances of Disney’s Aladdin KIDS, staged in the school’s multipurpose room.

01/05/2026

From public safety to seeing local businesses thrive, John Gabbard is looking forward to focusing on improving the lives of Dana Point residents as the newly appointed mayor.

01/02/2026

It was a memorable and eventful year in surfing in South Orange County, highlighted by philanthropy, championships and a seismic Olympic announcement.

It was a memorable and eventful year in surfing in South Orange County, highlighted by philanthropy, championships and a seismic Olympic announcement:

12/31/2025

The year 2025 was marked by significant global events. From staying resilient during the fires that ravaged Los Angeles County to supporting businesses during the ongoing Dana Point Harbor Revitalization Project, the city and local organizations continued to host beloved events that make Dana Point the vibrant coastal town that it is.

The Dana Point Times gathered and highlighted some of the top stories that made headlines and shaped Dana Point as a community in 2025.

The year 2025 was marked by significant global events. From staying resilient during the fires that ravaged Los Angeles County to supporting businesses during the ongoing Dana Point Harbor Revitalization

12/31/2025

What a year it has been! Assemblywoman Laurie Davies takes a look back at the past in her final column of 2025.

What a year it has been! Thank you for letting me continue to serve you by representing the 74th District in the State Assembly. My final column features another successful