The best things to do in Dana Point

Golf, tennis, and table tennis are on the docket at this country club offering dining and events.

2521 Arroyo Dr (Riverside)

Fairway-lined, tree-filled course offering lessons and amenities for all levels of players, plus a clubhouse.

6161 Moraga Ave (Riverside)

Zoo attracts animal lovers of all ages with 350+ animals, a petting barnyard & a mini-train ride.

1801 E Chestnut Ave (Santa Ana)

Popular spot for photos of the Hollywood sign, with a free parking lot in Lake Hollywood Estates.

6101 Mulholland Hwy (Los Angeles)

Classic Hollywood studio offering cart tours of its historic & active backlot sets & prop warehouse.

5515 Melrose Ave (Los Angeles)

Historic, 5,900-seat amphitheater in a wooded park showcasing a variety of acts under the stars.

2700 N Vermont Ave (Los Angeles)

Founded in 1912, this now-abandoned zoo offers past enclosure ruins, picnic space & hiking trails.

4801 Griffith Park Dr (Los Angeles)

Concertgoers bring a picnic & wine to watch shows of every genre at this historic amphitheater.

2301 Highland Ave (Los Angeles)

Center for train rides on reproductions of classic American locomotives, with a mile-long track.

4400 Crystal Springs Dr (Los Angeles)

Country club offers tennis, swimming, a gym & youth camps & hosts weddings & other private events.

975 Country Club Dr (Riverside)

Par-70 course set on rolling terrain with green fairways and views of the city and mountains.

5700 Club House Dr (Riverside)

Historic, circa-1964 drive-in theater screens films on outdoor screens & hosts Swap Meet markets.

3035 Van Buren Boulevard (Riverside)

Zoo & botanical gardens open since 1966 containing more than 270 animal species & 800 plant species.

5333 Zoo Dr (Los Angeles)

Dad Miller Golf Course keeps it friendly for all ages and abilities, with tree-lined fairways, an easy walk, and a lake that somehow finds…

430 N Gilbert St (Anaheim)

Rain, heat, or June gloom, The City Golf lets you grind in indoor bays across Koreatown, Sherman Oaks, and the new West LA spot using…

3500 W 6th St #238 (Los Angeles)

Skip the couch and sink into heated recliners while the IMAX screen does the heavy lifting. Metropolitan MetroLux Theatres at San Clemente…

101 W Avenida Vista Hermosa Unit 144 (San Clemente)

Riverside Art Museum is stacking timely shows and hands-on creativity, from We The People: Chicano Art in the U.S.A. and California…

3425 Mission Inn Avenue (Riverside)

The United Theater on Broadway is a gorgeously restored 1927 Spanish Gothic spot serving concerts, talks, and more, and this week’s lineup…

929 S Broadway (Los Angeles)

If your week needs wide-open headspace, The Santaluz Club delivers with a Rees Jones championship course threaded through native…

8170 Caminito Santaluz E (San Diego)

In need of a tiny mood reset between grocery runs and soccer drop-offs, the Irvine Spectrum Center Carousel delivers pure throwback fun…

670 Spectrum Center Dr (Irvine)

Swap your usual hang for a neon-bright round at GLO Mini Golf, where indoor mini golf, arcade games, immersive escape rooms, virtual…

1299 Tyler St Ste E106 (Riverside)

Westfield Century City delivers an outdoor, stroll-friendly mix of Alo Yoga and UNIQLO, bites at Eataly or Katsuya, plus AMC Theatres for a…

10250 Santa Monica Blvd (Los Angeles)

Whether you’ve got an hour to spare or just need to exhale, Recreation Park Golf Course 9 dishes a breezy par-31 loop with rolling hills, a…

5000 E 7th St (Long Beach)

Miramar Memorial Golf Course pairs a regulation 18 with a legit practice setup... full driving range, chipping and putting greens,…

3750 Anderson Ave (San Diego)

Contemporary theme park with innovative attractions, multiple dining options & live entertainment.

Anaheim

Children's amusement park for family fun via rides, a petting zoo, an arcade & more.

1238 S Beach Blvd (Anaheim)

Par-71, 18-hole golf course with tree-lined fairways plus a driving range & practice facilities.

6501 Nohl Ranch Rd (Anaheim)

17,000-seat stadium hosts shows, concerts & sporting events including Hockey games.

2695 E Katella Ave (Anaheim)

Open since 1923, historic movie palace known for Egyptian decor, massive screen & lots of legroom.

4473 Sunset Dr (Los Angeles)

Private golf course and country club offering a range and practice area, plus tournaments.

301 N Rossmore Ave (Los Angeles)

Family-friendly spot featuring four 18-hole miniature golf courses, rides, and an arcade.

3500 Polk St (Riverside)

Premium cinema featuring reclining seats, seat-side service, comfy seating and upscale fare.

10840 Wilshire Blvd (Los Angeles)

Movie theater on a heated outdoor patio with lounge chairs shows a mix of new & classic films.

4040 Goldfinch St (San Diego)

Comfortable, spacious theatre showing films, opera broadcasts and lectures.

3507 Trousdale Pkwy (Los Angeles)

Movie theater chain, offering state-of-the-art sound & projection technology.

32401 Golden Lantern (Laguna Niguel)

Movie theater screening new releases as well as independent, foreign & avant-garde flicks.

1045 Broxton Ave #2803 (Los Angeles)

Golf club featuring an 18-hole course, plus a restaurant & practice facilities with a bunker.

1 Golf Club Dr (Irvine)

Classic movie theater showing films while serving food and hosting live performances.

611 N Fairfax Ave (Los Angeles)

Golf course offering 9 holes and a pro shop, plus hamburgers and other food.

6180 Bixby Village Dr (Long Beach)

Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.

99 S Pine Ave (Long Beach)

Designed in 1910, this 18-hole golf course offers practice facilities & lessons.

5001 Deukmejian Dr (Long Beach)

Movie theater chain, offering state-of-the-art sound & projection technology.

12905 El Camino Real (San Diego)

Amusement chain featuring mini golf courses & arcades, some branches with water slides & laser tag.

3200 E Carpenter Ave (Anaheim)

Lively adobe-style area featuring shops and restaurants, along with historic buildings, plus museums devoted to early California history.

2829 Juan St (San Diego)

High-tech venue featuring multiple themed rooms that are designed to be fun and challenging.

400 Disney Way #313 (Anaheim)

Public golf course offering a par-3 layout, cafe, driving range, and golf instruction.

6700 E Carson St (Long Beach)

This 18-hole golf course features tree-lined fairways amid ponds & lakes, plus practice facilities.

2400 N Studebaker Rd (Long Beach)

Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.

4020 Marlton Ave (Los Angeles)

Airy, outdoor rooftop cinema offers local brews & elevated snacks from retro-style counters.

1835 Columbia St 5th Floor (San Diego)

Upscale rooms & villas at a posh golf retreat with various dining options, a spa & an outdoor pool.

5300 Grand Del Mar Way (San Diego)

Movie theater in the Hazard Center with discount tickets and showtimes, plus a restaurant.

7510 Hazard Center Dr #100 (San Diego)

National amusement center chain featuring mini-golf, go-karts, bumper boats & arcade games.

3405 Michelson Dr (Irvine)

Old-school movie palace hosting music concerts & dance party nights in an elegant interior.

740 S Broadway (Los Angeles)

Classic & arty films shown in 35 mm, including midnight movies & double features for 1 ticket price.

7165 Beverly Blvd (Los Angeles)

Family-friendly chain offering a sports-bar-style setting for American food & arcade games.

661 Spectrum Center Dr (Irvine)

Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous Americans & historic icons in themed galleries.

6933 Hollywood Blvd (Los Angeles)

Chain of indoor racing centers featuring electric go-karting for all skill levels, plus food.

17221 Von Karman Ave (Irvine)

Upscale rooms & suites in a ritzy golf resort featuring a chic spa, stylish dining & ocean views.

50 Monarch Beach Resort N

Golf course designed by William Francis Bell with a driving range, putting greens & clubhouse.

1 Ethel Coplen Way (Irvine)

Family-friendly water park featuring a floating aqua park with obstacles and a lazy river.

3255 E Miraloma Ave (Anaheim)

Chain of indoor racing centers featuring electric go-karting for all skill levels, plus food.

1000 N Edward Ct (Anaheim)

Chain of indoor trampoline parks featuring freestyle bouncing, dodgeball, fitness programs & more.

4031 Flat Rock Rd (Riverside)

Vintage beachfront thrill ride, with a track reaching 75 ft in height & a maximum speed of 48 mph.

3146 Mission Blvd (San Diego)

An 18-hole, public course set around a huge reservoir, with a grill restaurant in the clubhouse.

11 Strawberry Farm Rd (Irvine)

Fun destination where golfers hit balls into a lake dotted with islands and boats.

14893 E Ball Rd (Anaheim)

Movie theater chain established in 1938 showcasing the latest independent, foreign & art films.

11523 Santa Monica Blvd (Los Angeles)

Amusement center featuring trampolines, dodgeball, basketball, and a restaurant.

1411 Village Way (Santa Ana)

Flight simulator for ages 11 & up replicates the feeling of being in a cockpit & flying a plane.

400 Disney Way Ste 196 (Anaheim)

Championship golf course at an upscale hotel with a pro shop & popular terraced grill restaurant.

1150 Fashion Valley Rd (San Diego)

State-of-the-art wind tunnel facility offering indoor skydiving experiences to people of all ages.

2385 Camino Del Rio N (San Diego)

18-hole, par-72 championship course with Bermuda grass fairways amid practice & event facilities.

4800 E Wardlow Rd (Long Beach)

Movie theater screening new releases as well as independent, foreign & avant-garde flicks.

11272 Santa Monica Blvd (Los Angeles)

Iconic amusement park featuring 8 themed "lands" with rides, shows & costumed characters.

Anaheim

Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.

6081 Center Dr Ste 201 (Los Angeles)

Historic site featuring the city's first packing house and a number of eateries.

Irvine

Popular spot for families offers a petting zoo, train rides, panning for gold & more.

31791 Los Rios St (San Juan Capistrano)

Golf simulator facility with bays and mini golf games, plus a bar and seating areas.

742 S Hill St Ste 500 (Los Angeles)

Elegant, landscaped setting for golf, weddings and other events, plus buffet, and helpful staff.

100 Shady Canyon Dr (Irvine)

Categorized as a swimming pool, this spot is suitable for both adults and toddlers.

1835 Stoner Ave (Los Angeles)

Casual drive-in movie theater in the heart of Hollywood offering daily screenings.

2035 Highland Ave (Los Angeles)

Chain of indoor trampoline parks featuring freestyle bouncing, dodgeball, fitness programs & more.

3485 S La Cienega Blvd (Los Angeles)

Challenging 18-hole course with a river running through it, a driving range, and a putting green.

1800 W Santa Clara Ave (Santa Ana)

Experience a film with meals based on scenes in the movie, in a themed, intimate setting.

813 Flower St (Los Angeles)

Tennis, basketball and baseball facilities, plus a playground and a pool. Kids birthday option.

17394 W Bernardo Dr (San Diego)

Stylish movie theater featuring plush reclining seating and at-your-seat dining (brunch, lunch, dinner and dessert), plus a full bar and…

2620 Truxtun Rd (San Diego)

Upscale entertainment destination with bowling, craft food & cocktails, plus lively arcades.

12125 Venice Blvd. (Los Angeles)