AMERICA'S LARGEST 10K THANKSGIVING DAY TURKEY TROTS into the Harbor on November 24th with a variety of races including a 10K, 5K Masters, 5K, Costume Contest and Kid's Hot to Trot 1mile Race. For information please visit www.turkeytrot.com or call the Chamber at (949) 496-1555. Stop by on Wed. Nov. 23rd at our Health Expo and Race Pick Up area. After the race, you can trot on over to one of our fine restaurants offering delicious Thanksgiving feasts and leave the dishes to someone else!

The Holidays are just around the corner, and the Harbor will be filled with holiday activities to help you celebrate this wonderful time of year! Check out all the fabulous activities and events we have planned for you here!

Dana Point is often called the California Riviera because of its beautiful coastline. You can be a part of that experience aboard Dana Point's "RIVIERA", a custom build resort boat with an exceptionally wide beam for a comfortable and stable ride along the coast! The Riviera is available for your next family or corporate cruise, whale watching or snorkel charter. The RIVIERA also converts to a dive boat operation that can accommodate 14 divers with guests. Be a part of paradise here in Dana Point, they can fulfill your dreams of a great experience on "The Riviera" (949) 866-400-3483 www.rivierayachtcharters.com.

THE WHITE PELICAN invites you to join them as they host Award winning Navajo artist Ray Tracey to their gallery on Saturday and Sunday, December 3 & 4. Navajo jeweler Ray Tracey is returning to the White Pelican with a treasure chest full of his newly crafted designs in both sterling silver and 14k gold. For more info please call them at (949) 240-1991.

A Holiday toast is just DaVine! DaVine celebrated their grand opening of their wine bar addition last month! Email davine@cox.net or visit DaVine Food and Wine on Facebook to receive information about the weekly Friday through Sunday wine tastings, hours and offerings. Private group wine and or beer tastings are available M-Th after 6pm. Packages start at $130 for a group of eight. Maximum capacity is 25. DaVine Food & Wine carries boutique wines, artisan cheeses, a variety of pre-packaged gourmet foods and cooking ingredients. Custom gift baskets start at just $25.(949) 493-4044 located at 34673 Golden Lantern, Dana Point.

Proud Mary's announces three holiday Proud Mary's events. In conjunction with the Holiday Harbor festivities, Proud Mary's, a local favorite for breakfast and lunch, will be open 5pm to 8pm on Friday, Dec. 2nd.
A hearty sampler menu featuring some of their local favorites and $5 drink specials will be available. Stop in and warm up, fill up and cheer up while enjoying holiday music. Enjoy the Holiday Lighted Boat Parade from the heated patio on December 10th or 17th 5pm-9pm. A delicious buffet with dessert and live music are part of the $35 adult or $15 child table reservation. Call (949-493-5853 or email rsvp@proudmarysdp.com for more information. Space is limited so don't delay. Enjoy our warm patio while you watch this unique lighted boat parade of lights!

Looking for a special place to hold your corporate holiday party? How about a sunset cocktail cruise, whale watch or sail? We have two beautiful sailboats available for charter and they are experts in putting together just the right event for you. The Historic Curlew is an 81' John Alden designed Schooner that is a real beauty (www.sailcurlew.com). The Spirit is a 54' Bruce Roberts Sailboat that is made for rugged blue water sailing (www.spiritsailingcharters.com). Both of these magnificent boats will make your event one to remember. Contact Dana Wharf at (949) 496-5794 www.danawharf.com.

Blue Whale Watching Trips Depart Daily!
3:30PM - 5:30PM, Adults - $32, Kids (3-12) - $19, 2 and under are FREE!

Join us as we search for whales, dolphin, sea lion and other exciting marine life! All of our cruises are narrated by our expert captains who will educate you on the abundant ocean life on our coast. Trips are all 2 hours long, plenty of time to discover the world that lies beneath! Remember that sightings are guaranteed! If you don't see A GOOD SHOWING of whales or dolphin, you will get your ticket back and are invited to come out again with us! These "whale checks" never expire.

Catamaran 2-Hour Whale Watching Adventure Cruise Depart Daily!
12:00PM - 2:00PM, Adults - $42, Kids (3-12) - $29

Come aboard our new luxurious catamaran for a 2-hour, affordable cruise and you'll have a totally different, intimate and unforgettable experience. This boat is NEVER crowded! The 63-foot OCean Adventure catamaran is a beautiful, NEW, state-of-the-art vessel with a full-service deli-style galley. Every trip is a new experience, so be sure to come out often!

4th Annual Dana Wharf Halibut Derby November 1st, 2011 - April 30th, 2011
Win great cash and prizes in the Dana Wharf Halibut Derby! Last year's winner received a check for $2,050! For more information, visit http://www.danawharf.com/contest_09-10.html

TWO WAYS TO ENTER:
1. Halibut Drift Days These are special extended halibut drift trips that will specifically drift for halibut. 7:00am – 4:00pm – Limited load to 25 passengers. $59 per person, $5 entry included in price. Buy tickets online at Zerve here!

2. Enter on any open party 1/2 or 3/4 day trip! Cost is $5 and will be taken at time of check-in. Entry must be paid for before boat departs. An entry is only valid for the day it is purchased. To enter on a different day, an addition entry ticket must be purchased. $5 entry cannot be purchased. Buy tickets online at Zerve here!

Orange County Wine Cruise
$49 per person 6:00pm - 7:30pm.
This cruise runs Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays.

Join us for a 90-minute evening cruise aboard our luxury catamaran through the beautifully lit up Dana Point Harbor. This cruise will feature a sampling of wines from The Organic Cellar which promotes organically grown and pesticide-free wines as well as a sample platter of cheese, crackers, fruits and nuts that compliment the wines. The 63' Ocean Adventure catamaran also features a full cash bar if you'd like to purchase some additional beverages. Sit back, relax and enjoy the lights of beautiful and charming Dana Point Harbor This cruise includes:~ 2 glasses of wine from The Organic Cellar which is a winery that infuses great tastes, health, and fine living. Join us in making our lives a little healthier and a whole lot more delicious Cheese/cracker/dried fruit/nut sampler. Wine host. Additional wine can be purchased aboard the catamaran.

Every Tuesday is 1/2 price!

All local fishing trips and all whale watching cruises are 1/2 price on Tuesdays!

This lovely weather is perfect for some of our most popular dishes. A local favorite is our Mediterranean style Bouillabaisse, our flavorful Seafood Gumbo and our signature New England Clam Chowder…great way to spend a chilly evening here at the Harbor Grill. Its Local Lobster season! Make a reservation and pre-order your Local Lobster cooked to perfection on our Mesquite Grill. Start your early holiday shopping and purchase a Harbor Grill gift card online. Open daily for Lunch, Dinner and Sunday Champagne Breakfast. Visit us at www.harborgrill.com or call (949)240-1416.

OC Sailing & Events Center Fall/Winter classes are now online at www.westwindsailing.com and include classes in Adult Sailing, Family Sailing, Adaptive Sailing, Jr/Teen Sailors Club, Stand Up Paddling and Fitness Training. For more info call Westwind Sailing at (949) 492-3035. Need a great Christmas gift? How about a County of Orange Beach and Park pass…available at OC Sailing & Events Center.

The Mariner Sea Scouts offer a co-ed boating program to youth ages 12-18 designed to allow kids an opportunity to have fun with their friends in boats of all sizes at a very low cost. Recreational sailing and racing opportunities, along with fun weekend trips to Catalina and Channel Islands provide participants an opportunity to become fully competent in handling boats of all sizes. For more inf visit www.mariners936.com or check out their Facebook page at Mariners 936 Sea Scouts.