Dana Point Tall Ships Festival 2025. This is a fun filled weekend event with, visiting tall ships, cannon battles, pirate and mermaid ball, beer garden, mermaids swim shows, pirate school, live music, reenactors and sailor camp, vendors, food trucks and more! Built in 1970, the spirit of dana point is just one of the many.

The tall ships dana point festival offers a unique opportunity to explore a dozen or so tall ships in the harbor, including some of the oldest and most historic vessels. The ocean institute’s maritime festival (tall ships festival) is a fun filled annual event that pays homage to the rich maritime heritage of dana point.