VANAGO - Dana Point 2025
Salt Creek Beach parking lot in Dana Point. The location has been selected to try to include Vanagon owners from the Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, and Inland Empire areas.
This get-together is being promoted across numerous Facebook groups, TheSamba and other ways of getting the word out.
Location:
Salt Creek Beach, 33333 S. Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point
Though the address gets you very close, the entrance to this parking lot is actually on Ritz Carlton Drive.
Once inside the parking lot, turn LEFT and go NORTH to the north corner of the parking lot near the lighthouse. This is the least populated part of the lot and will provide us space to park together.
Bathrooms:
One set of bathrooms at the parking area near entrance and another set down at the beach.
Parking Fee: (as of 2024)
$1.00/hour - pay at nearby kiosk that takes cards and cash. If needed, you can leave and return freely during the time you've paid for.
Pets:
Pets are allowed ON LEASH in the parking area. Please be respectful of others who may be alarmed by even friendly dogs. Please don't think this isn't meant for your "special dog that doesn't need a leash", or let your "leashed" dog run free dangling the leash behind.
Dog Park: There is a fenced, off-leash dog area 0.1 miles through the tunnel under PCH.
Food Options:
Best to bring your own, but there's Zack's at the beach (0.2 mile walk) with burgers, tacos, sandwiches and salads. Also the Beach Hut Deli is just beyond the edge of the parking lot, also about a 0.2 mile walk).
Beach & Park:
A big green grassy park is 0.1 mile walk toward the beach and the beach is 0.2 miles, passing the park in the way. Zack's rents boogie boards, surfboards, and beach umbrellas if you want to spend time there.
How far is this area from....?
- Oceanside: 30 miles
- Anaheim: 32 miles
- Long Beach: 40 miles
- Escondido 48 miles
- Riverside: 56 miles
- Central San Diego: 67 miles
- Santa Monica: 70 miles
Agenda:
None - just an opportunity to hang out and talk and see each other's vans. 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Registration:
None
Cost:
None - except the parking fee
What's included:
Nothing. Just hang out and see some Vanagon people.
Raffle? No. T-Shirts? Nope
We're keeping this very simple.
Parking plan:
Please park so there's a space between you and the next van if you can.
Sales:
If you bring something to sell, please keep it small and discrete. We must not make this look like a swap meet and draw attention from the park police.
Please pass this information onto other Vanagon friends that might not see this notice.
Hope you can make it!
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