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Harbor Point Conservation Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 199 Google reviews · Running trail in Dana Point, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
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- Shape
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- Shade
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- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Harbor Point Conservation Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Nature preserve featuring tide pools and ocean views, as well as kid-friendly hikes.
What runners say about Harbor Point Conservation Park
“This park offers great views with a short trail that gives a great scope to the entire coastal area.”
One of the great free things to do. Ample parking at the marina and marine science learning center puts you right at the beginning of the beach and jettie entrance point. Low tide provides access to the many tidal pools where you can see lots of marine life.
One of the best most beautiful places in the world. One of my favorites. Great place to go and think, meditate, sit in a beautiful scenic alcove hidden within mother nature's life-giving hands.
Lovely area to do a little walking and enjoy my wrap dinner from Gelson's (supermarket, about 2 miles away).
This park offers great views with a short trail that gives a great scope to the entire coastal area. As a great place and I would absolutely recommend it!
Trail conditions & character
“This park offers great views with a short trail that gives a great scope to the entire coastal area.”
“It's all here with every type of amenity you can think of - from valet parking restaurants to chandlery to yacht brokers to baby sitters.”
Plan your run at Harbor Point Conservation Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websitedanapoint.org
- Phone+1 949-248-3527
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–5 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–5 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–5 pm |
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