Dana Wharf Sportfishing added a new boat to their fleet called the OCean Adventures.  This new, 63 foot Catamaran takes daily Catamaran Adventures to see the Whales and Dolphins that live along our coast year round as well as tour our pristine coastline. Private Charters for Birthday parties and family reunions on board this new vessel are also very popular.

Dedicated to helping locals and visitors alike enjoy the unique wonders of Dana Point Harbor and the Orange County coastline, Dana Wharf hopes for the privilege of escorting you on an awe-inspiring whale watching cruise or providing you with a memorable deep sea fishing adventure. The warm waters out of Dana Point Harbor are flourishing with sea life including whales, dolphin, harbor seals, and California sea lions. Our thriving coastal waters provide bountiful fishing of sand bass, calico bass, halibut, bonito, yellowtail, yellowfin tuna, bluefin tuna, albacore, and dorado.
Whether coming to Dana Point for fishing, whale watching or privately chartering one of our fishing or whale watching boats, catamaran or sailboats, one thing is certain; your trip along the beautiful and scenic Orange County coast will be unforgettable.

Dana Wharf, the originator of Whale Watching in Dana Point, has been a member of the Dana Point Chamber since 1982.  Please come down and experience our latest Ocean Adventure. For more information, please call 949 496-5794 or visit www.danawharf.com .

A visit to San Juan Capistrano's historic district would not be complete without a unique dining experience at Sarduccis Capistrano Depot. 

Originally built in 1894, the Depot is now home to Sarduccis, a local favorite for American and Italian Cusine.  Its brick archways and stone walls transport the diner back into history where aspects of the original design are still apparent. Guests can choose from courtyard dining complete with trickling fountains and 100-year-old trees or small and private areas such as the Sitting Room with the fireplace or the Station Master room.  In the Main Dining room, a large fireplace warms the atmosphere while the "wall of windows" look across the railroad tracks to the Los Rios District. 

Sarducci's is known for signature dishes such as Papaya-Mango Halibut, Shrimp and Rainbow Tortellini and Lamb Wellington.  And who could turn down a decadent, delicious dessert of Molten Chocolate 'Lava' Cake, one of the luscious cheesecakes such as White Chocolate Raspberry or Lemon Curd, the featured fruit cobbler, or a piece of Sarducci's famous Four Layer Chocolate Cake?

Relaxing in this tranquil environment, one cannot help but feel a part of the history and culture of the Mission District.  The train whistle heard in the background is a reminder of the city's humble beginnings and also a reminder that maybe, just maybe, it is time to rejoin the present.  Sarducci's truly embraces the motto of San Juan Capistrano: "Preserving the past to enhance the Future"
www.capistranodepot.com
(949) 493-9593

It is well known that gathering for a meal is a favorite social event and no one can resist the enticing aroma of barbecue.  Let La Paz Patio and Fireplace, serving Orange County for the past 30 years, help you to design the ultimate in outdoor dining. 

Start with a freestanding barbecue or custom barbecue island and expand with outdoor furniture. La Paz offers a wide selection from a variety of manufacturers.

As the warmth of summer wanes, La Paz Patio and Fireplace also carries such accessories as umbrellas, pavilions, and patio heaters to warm up those cool evenings. Or consider adding an outdoor fireplace, perfect for cozy conversations. Don’t forget to customize your outdoor fireplace with a hand crafted artisan screen and tool set.  Whether your choice is a wood fire or ceramic logs, settling in by a roaring fire is an evening well spent.

Weather too inclement for that special evening outdoors?  Check out the selection of indoor fireplaces as well.  With a large variety of sizes and finishes, one of them will surely fit your decor. Complete your fireplace with glass doors or screens, gas logs, mantles or limestone surrounds.  La Paz Patio and Fireplace also offers professional installation.  For more information, visit: www.lapazpatio.com or call 949-837-2282.

Imagine gazing up at your ceiling and being transported into the magical world of space glittering with stars, constellations, and galaxies.   Artist Mark Garkow took his artistic abilities and combined them with his passion for gazing at the night sky when he started his business Starscapes F/X.  He paints the unique, and realistic 3-D starscapes directly on the ceiling, and while invisible during the day, explode with magic at night.  The artist provides such choices as  "...little boy's fantasies... brought to life with an exciting star war, battle ships and cruisers shooting photon torpedoes at one another... while girls have their choice of pretty fairies and angels to inspire their dreams."  Or since the night sky is constantly changing, perhaps selecting a scene to commemorate a special day such as a marriage or the birth of a baby would be a lasting tribute.   Shooting stars, the Milky Way, and other constellations are all painted in their correct astronomical positions to add an educational element to the illusion of drifting and dreaming through the stars.  The artist can make this stunning transformation in just a few hours.  Ready to view these masterpieces and to get more information? Visit http://www.starscapesfx.com/fontana or call: 909.357.2612