Wow! If you’re hunting for a coffee spot that brings the harbor view and great food, look no further than Coffee Importers in Dana Point.
For the price of a fancy coffee, you’re basically getting front-row, waterfront seating. The patio sits right on the marina, so you can sip your latte while watching sailboats glide by.
No reservations required plus a view that feels way fancier than the bill, how refreshing!
They originally lived on the opposite side of the harbor, but the move to this bigger, breezier space next to the Ocean Institute was a major glow-up. More seating, better flow, and the same friendly, easy-going vibe they’ve had since 1979.
And despite the name, it’s more than coffee. You can grab sandwiches, pastries, smoothies, and even beer (they carry my favorite local beer - Webb’s)!
We split the lox and bagel with avocado and it was enough for two people.
Parking? It’s actually not a nightmare. I always find a spot without trying.
Know Before You Go
📍 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr Ste A, Dana Point, CA 92629
🚘 Where to park: Harbor lots right out front
⏱️ Busy times: Weekends late morning
🐶 Dog-friendly: Patio, yes
🪑 Best seats: Patio facing the marina
Things to do After Coffee
Maritime History Center A short 200-yard walk you can learn about the tall ship Pilgrim (a replica of an early-19th-century brig) that sank in the harbor in 2020, then continue to the other side of the harbor. Easy & flat.
Dana Point Preserve Quick drive to the Dana Point Headlands Conservation Area for breezy cliffside trails and stunning ocean overlooks
Hidden Bluff Trail See the century-old abandoned arches of the former Dana Point Inn (5 minute drive) An easy walk with harbor views and history extend the walk to Heritage Park.
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