Ohana Festival
Ohana Festival will be presented at Doheny State Beach in Dana Point, CA on September 25–27, 2026. See the lineup, schedule, FAQs, and more. 35+ performances across three stages featuring a variety of acts across different genres in the beautiful Doheny State Beach. STORYTELLING IN THE COVE Enjoy a collection of exhibits & panels with […]
Dana Point Film Festival
DANA POINT FILM FESTIVAL 2026 October 29 – November 1 The Dana Point Film Festival (DPFF) is an OCEAN FILM FESTIVAL focused on marine life and our relationship with this magnificent wonder. DPFF primarily elaborates filmmaking that features education, conservation, preservation and recreation (ocean adventure films/action sports). Dana Point Film Festival is a program of […]
Newport Beach Wooden Boat Festival
EXPLORE THE SPIRIT OF DANA POINT Built as a traditionally crafted replica of an 18th-century privateer schooner, today’s Spirit of Dana Point brings the age of sail to life as a fully operational tall ship. Step aboard and explore the deck where lines are hauled, and sails are raised, and imagine what it was like […]
Maritime Festival
OCEAN INSTITUTE’S 42nd ANNUAL MARITIME FESTIVAL A CELEBRATION OF TALL SHIPS Friday, Sept 11 – Sunday, Sept 13 OCEAN INSTITUTE – DANA POINT HARBOR – CA The Ocean Institute is a 501(c)(3) non-profit education facility, and 100% of the weekend’s proceeds go directly back into our operations and mission. Using the ocean as our classroom, […]
Newport Beach Film Festival
Newport Beach Film Festival | October 16-23, 2025 This event will feature eight days of cinema, including red carpet premieres, film screenings, fashion events, culinary tastings, and conversations with filmmakers. In partnership with the film festival, StyleWeekOC® will be held at Fashion Island, Newport Beach.
Dana Point Film Festival
The Dana Point Film Festival is a four-day ocean-inspired film festival held from October 9 – 12th. Films and music that celebrate the tides of life, from surf and education to conservation and adventure will be presented. Alongside film screenings, DPFF offers free outdoor movies and concerts, cultural events, and educational talks with renowned global […]
The Aquarium of the Pacific Fall Festival
The Aquarium of the Pacific’s twenty-fourth annual Autumn Festival highlights the traditions and cultures of China, Japan, Korea, and the Philippines through a weekend of learning opportunities and family entertainment celebrating the diversity of Asian and Asian American cultures. The festival will feature traditional craft demonstrations, music, dance, cultural arts exhibits, and storytelling. Saturday, November […]
Catalina Island Mermaid Festival
Catalina Island is diving into something brand new this fall: the inaugural Catalina Island Mermaid Festival, splashing into Avalon Oct. 25–26. The free, family-friendly celebration will transform Avalon’s waterfront into an under-the-sea playground of art, music, food, and – of course – mermaids. The festival kicks off Saturday, Oct. 25, at 10 a.m. along Crescent […]