COCO BLOOM COFFEE
What started as a mobile coffee cart has recently blossomed into a brick-and-mortar cafe, nestled along Dana Point Harbor. The menu’s signature and seasonal drinks make use of sustainably sourced beans and organic syrups, milk, and milk alternatives. The shop also carries gelato that can be paired with an iced latte or matcha to create an indulgent gelato latte ($9.50), or with two shots of espresso for a fun take on an affogato ($9). The original coffee cart is still available to rent out for special events. 34669 GOLDEN LANTERN, 812-483-5053
FRISBY CELLARS
Enjoy a glass of wine, sampling flight, beer, or bar bites with an ocean view at Frisby Cellars’ Dana Point tasting room. Owner and winemaker Josh Frisby is an active fire captain and paramedic whose taste for fine wine led him to launch Frisby Cellars in 2008. The meticulously crafted reds and whites are now on an expanded menu featuring specialty beer produced by an in-house brewing team. Elevate the experience by signing up for a guided tour of six wines paired with complimentary crackers and olives. 34661 GOLDEN LANTERN, 949-218-9440
Credit: Girl in the Curl surf shopGIRL IN THE CURL SURF SHOP
Just on the other side of Pacific Coast Highway from the harbor is a bright pink shop that’s been teaching aspiring surfers how to ride waves since 1997. Confident swimmers as young as 5 and with any level of experience are invited to sign up for lessons that are held at Doheny State Beach. All instructors are trained in CPR, first aid, and water safety, keeping the fun in reliable hands. Surfboards and wetsuits are provided to all students and are also available to rent separately. 34116 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY, 949-661-4475
Credit: Vintage Yacht ClubVINTAGE YACHT CLUB
This curated boutique recently moved in next to Coco Bloom Coffee, whose wall is decorated with a couple of the shop’s handmade flags. Explore artisanal goods that are vintage or vintage-inspired, including artwork, trinkets, books, clothing, accessories, and more. The family-run store’s items are carefully selected with timeless intention, highlighting local craftsmen, community, environmental preservation, and a true love of quality antiques. 34667 GOLDEN LANTERN
GOOD TO KNOW
Vintage Yacht Club owner Eric Sawall used to help out at his grandmother’s Dana Point antique store in the ’90s.
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