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Join Dana Point Harbor Partners (DPHP) and the community of Dana Point to celebrate the holiday season with shopping, dining and entertainment opportunities, including the return of the Festival of Lights on November 13, and the 47th annual Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day, November 28.
The iconic Turkey Trot race, organized by the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by DPHP, draws thousands of participants annually to the coastal city. Participants can choose to run or walk in the 5k, 10k, 15k or Kids’ 1-mile Gobble Wobble through the Harbor on Thanksgiving Day. Registration includes a commemorative t-shirt, finisher medal and a virtual goody bag filled with exclusive offers from local businesses. For further details and registration visit TurkeyTrot.com.
“The Turkey Trot is a tradition Dana Point Harbor Partners looks forward to every year,” commented Bryon Ward of Dana Point Harbor Partners and President of Burnham-Ward Properties. “The Harbor has always been a destination for people to gather with friends, family, and loved ones, and we are privileged to play a role in celebrating this wonderful community.”
New this year, donations to the race’s designated local charities, Ocean Institute and Soroptimist of Capistrano Bay, will be matched by The Giving Machine as part of the #LightTheWorld initiative. The Giving Machine, returning to Dana Point Harbor on Tuesday, November 26, is a global movement dedicated to redefining the holiday season as a time of service and generosity. The distinctive red vending machines can be found near the Harbor’s Community Room and Clock Courtyard. The donation matching presents a unique opportunity for participants and the community to double their impact. The community is also invited to save the date for Giving Tuesday, December 3, for The Giving Machine’s official launch event featuring the In N Out Truck, Santa, and The Kyle Fisher Band.
Post-race, spectators and participants can indulge with ample dining options at the Harbor to continue the festivities. Restaurants that will be open and serving Thanksgiving Day specials include:
- Gemmell’s Restaurant, 12P-6P, 3-Course Thanksgiving Dinner & Other Entrees
- Turk’s, 8A-11P, Traditional Turkey Dinner
- Coffee Importers, 6A-2P, Eggnog Latte, Nogachinno, Mexican Hot Chocolate, and Holiday Turkey Panini
- The Brig, 7A – Close, Full Menu with Thanksgiving Specials
Don’t miss the opportunity to support local businesses on Small Business Saturday, November 30, at Dana Point Harbor. Explore an assortment of unique gifts, from custom art and upscale clothing to dog-friendly finds and vintage harbor treasures, available at the diverse boutiques and shops nestled within the Harbor Wharf and Village.
For more information about Thanksgiving events and upcoming holiday specials, visit Dana Point Harbor at danapointharbor.com.
Dana Point Harbor invites you to enjoy fun, sun, ocean activities, delicious dining, shopping and more. From migratory gray whales that frequent the coastline to stunning sunsets and harbor views, there’s seaside beauty and unforgettable adventure at Dana Point Harbor. For more information visit DanaPointHarbor.com or connect with us via Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.
Dana Point Harbor Partners, LLC (DPHP), a collaboration created to operate and redevelop Dana Point Harbor in a P-3 partnership with the County of Orange, is made up of three “best in class” real estate development firms, each specializing in a unique product type. Burnham-Ward Properties is responsible for stewarding the harbor’s Commercial Core activities featuring the retail, restaurants, offices and other landside buildings, as well as all parkscape areas. Bellwether Financial Group guides the marina operations including the boat slips, boater facilities, dry boat storage, day-boat parking, guest slips, and launch ramp areas. R.D. Olson Development leads the hotel redevelopment and hospitality components of the harbor and currently operates the Dana Point Marina Inn.
The partnership is developing a master plan that connects the harbor’s landside and waterside to become a singular cohesive waterfront experience. United by a love of the water and dedicated to preserving Dana Point Harbor’s historical significance, the partnership is applying all areas of respective expertise to ensure every element of the harbor will be thoughtfully designed, redeveloped and managed to be reimagined into a world-class destination with historic roots and local charm.
Image courtesy of Dana Point Harbor Partners
