Pirate Sea Cave Tide Pool Walk at Dana Point

Overview

Join Captain Will Radford on a pirate sea cave adventure! Participants are encouraged to DRESS AND TALK LIKE A PIRATE while hiking along the rocky shore, exploring tide pools, viewing of steep cliffs and visiting a giant sea cave. Sing sea shanties and hear tall tales of buccaneers, sea monsters and buried treasure. Bring full meal in a backpack to enjoy at the cave. UNEVEN/WET TERRAIN, LOOSE ROCKS, SUN EXPOSURE AND CHANCE OF GETTING FEET WET. ROUGHLY 1 MILE ROUND-TRIP. DATE & TIME ARE DETERMINED BY LOW TIDE & WEATHER CONDITIONS.

City: Dana Point

Thu 10 Apr

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Starting at $384.63

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Thu 10 Apr

Starting at $384.63

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What's Included

Pirate guide with live fiddle music & sea shanty singalong

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What To Expect

Dana Point

Pass the Ocean Institute and jetty to a stairway, which offers beach access to one of the most wild, scenic and historic parts of the Southern California coast. Walk the rocky tide pools along the base of steep cliffs to a giant sea cave located at the very point of Dana Point.

Dana Point Harbor

See the Spirit of Dana Point tall ship, Garibaldi fish, paddle boarders, the jetty and the Ocean Institute.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (5)

Emily_D

Feb 2025

Captain Will Radford was knowledgable, fun, funny and amazing. Tidepools, songs, dancing, anemones, pelicans, oh my!

Jaskel08

Aug 2024

Definitely a lot of fun. We didn't do it with a guide, due to timing..... however I'm sure the guide would have made the experience so much more exciting and memorable. Strongly recommend taking hiking/tennis shoes. If you arrive at medium tide, like we did, then be prepared to walk barefoot for a section or change into water shoes.

pldjm

May 2023

Place is not on the popular side, not on the boat side. It's on the rocks side. Better go there in the morning, otherwise waves tides will make you hard to walk on the rocks road, easy get wet to your shoes and pants. But it's worthy to see the cave.

Response from Host

Jun 2023

Aye matey! Tis a worthwhile adventure during low tide. It is always a pleasure to guide those who are prepared to get their feet wet and navigate the rocks amongst the tide pools and cliffs. Plenty of sea creatures lurk about and the peregrine falcons sometimes appear. The remote cave is vast and beckons curious travelers.