The Dana Point Wave

This week’s episode of the Dana Point Wave podcast is bittersweet - this is Rachel’s final episode and the finale of Season One. To celebrate all of the fun that we’ve had, Cali, Rachel and producer Adam each selected a clip and reminisced about their favorite episodes. Let us know which episode of the Dana Point Wave was your favorite on our social media pages on Instagram and Facebook! Visit Dana Point The Dana Point Wave is a part of the Destination Marketing Podcast Network. It is hosted by Cali Oram and Rachel O'Neill-Cusey and produced by the team at Relic. To learn more about the Destination Marketing Podcast network and to listen to our other shows, please visit https://thedmpn.com/. If you are interested in becoming a part of the network, please email adam@relicagency.com.

Mike Foster, a partner of the Killer Dana Shop, is a passionate surfer who worked with the Dana Point community to save Killer Dana from closing down during the Great Recession. He joins Cali and Rachel to talk about his lifelong passion for surfing, what makes Killer Dana iconic and the lessons he and his wife learned as first-time business owners. Killer Dana Surf Shop Visit Dana Point The Dana Point Wave is a part of the Destination Marketing Podcast Network. It is hosted by Cali Oram and Rachel O'Neill-Cusey and produced by the team at Relic. To learn more about the Destination Marketing Podcast network and to listen to our other shows, please visit https://thedmpn.com/. If you are interested in becoming a part of the network, please email adam@relicagency.com.

Alex Stall, the sales and marketing coordinator at Visit Dana Point, joins Cali and Rachel to talk about what she does for the organization. She also discusses her bond with Rachel over Bravo TV shows and her fun experiences in Dana Point. Alex also talks about some of the new things that she’s learned about Dana Point since she started in her role. Visit Dana Point The Dana Point Wave is a part of the Destination Marketing Podcast Network. It is hosted by Cali Oram and Rachel O'Neill-Cusey and produced by the team at Relic. To learn more about the Destination Marketing Podcast network and to listen to our other shows, please visit https://thedmpn.com/. If you are interested in becoming a part of the network, please email adam@relicagency.com.

Cali and Rachel are having a beach day on The Dana Point Wave! While hanging out at Doheny Beach, they meet people who share what they love about Doheny Beach and Dana Point. Cali and Rachel also bring up some of the other fun beaches that you can visit in Dana Point like Strands Beach, Baby Beach and Capistrano Beach. Beaches in Dana Point The Dana Point Wave is a part of the Destination Marketing Podcast Network. It is hosted by Cali Oram and Rachel O'Neill-Cusey and produced by the team at Relic. To learn more about the Destination Marketing Podcast network and to listen to our other shows, please visit https://thedmpn.com/. If you are interested in becoming a part of the network, please email adam@relicagency.com.

Dana Yarger is the gallery director of The Dana Bay Gallery which hosts a variety of exhibits and pieces for the public to see. He joins Cali and Rachel for this episode of The Dana Point Wave, where he talks about his work with the gallery and some of the various artists he has featured over the years. He also discusses his work with Elephant Parade USA and their hand-painted elephants. The Dana Bay Gallery The Dana Point Wave is a part of the Destination Marketing Podcast Network. It is hosted by Cali Oram and Rachel O'Neill-Cusey and produced by the team at Relic. To learn more about the Destination Marketing Podcast network and to listen to our other shows, please visit https://thedmpn.com/. If you are interested in becoming a part of the network, please email adam@relicagency.com.

For the second time in three episodes, a political figure is a guest on The Dana Point Wave. This episode’s guest is Mayor Pro Tem Mike Frost, who talks about some of his favorite activities to do in Dana Point and the story of his wedding at Dana Point’s very own Ocean Institute. He also talks about his job as the Mayor Pro Tem and how important tourism is for Dana Point’s future. Mayor Pro Tem Mike Frost The Dana Point Wave is a part of the Destination Marketing Podcast Network. It is hosted by Cali Oram and Rachel O'Neill-Cusey and produced by the team at Relic. To learn more about the Destination Marketing Podcast network and to listen to our other shows, please visit https://thedmpn.com/. If you are interested in becoming a part of the network, please email adam@relicagency.com.

Book your tee time for this episode of The Dana Point Wave, in which Jackie Riegle of Monarch Beach Golf Links joins Cali and Rachel to talk all about her course. Learn about Monarch Beach Golf Links’ friendly atmosphere, Jackie’s history as a golfer and more! Monarch Beach Golf Links The Dana Point Wave is a part of the Destination Marketing Podcast Network. It is hosted by Cali Oram and Rachel O'Neill-Cusey and produced by the team at Relic. To learn more about the Destination Marketing Podcast network and to listen to our other shows, please visit https://thedmpn.com/. If you are interested in becoming a part of the network, please email adam@relicagency.com.

On this special episode of The Dana Point Wave, Joe Muller, the mayor of Dana Point, joins Cali and Rachel. Listen to him share how he got into politics, what he loves about Dana Point and why his favorite part about being the mayor is the parking. Visit Dana Point The Dana Point Wave is a part of the Destination Marketing Podcast Network. It is hosted by Cali Oram and Rachel O'Neill-Cusey and produced by the team at Relic. To learn more about the Destination Marketing Podcast network and to listen to our other shows, please visit https://thedmpn.com/. If you are interested in becoming a part of the network, please email adam@relicagency.com.

Come celebrate Dana Point’s rich nautical history at the 38th annual Ocean Institute Maritime Festival. On this episode of The Dana Point Wave, Rachel and Cali break down all of the exciting events at the festival; such as cannon battles, the Pirate and Mermaid Ball and Mermaid Swim Shows! The Ocean Institute Maritime Festival The Dana Point Wave is a part of the Destination Marketing Podcast Network. It is hosted by Cali Oram and Rachel O'Neill-Cusey and produced by the team at Relic. To learn more about the Destination Marketing Podcast network and to listen to our other shows, please visit https://thedmpn.com/. If you are interested in becoming a part of the network, please email adam@relicagency.com.

This episode of The Dana Point Wave is all about marine life as Dr. Wendy Marshall joins Cali and Rachel to give us the rundown on the Ocean Institute. Listen to learn more about what people can experience at the institute and a fun fact involving the creator of Spongebob Squarepants and the Ocean Institute. The Ocean Institute The Dana Point Wave is a part of the Destination Marketing Podcast Network. It is hosted by Cali Oram and Rachel O'Neill-Cusey and produced by the team at Relic. To learn more about the Destination Marketing Podcast network and to listen to our other shows, please visit https://thedmpn.com/. If you are interested in becoming a part of the network, please email adam@relicagency.com.

Go on an adventure with Cali and Rachel to experience Dana Point's hotspots in a very immersive episode of The Dana Point Wave. Listen as they travel throughout Dana Point and detail every stop on their trip, such as Monarch Beach Golf Links, iHeart Yoga, and Captain Dave's Dolphin and Whale Watching Safari. Visit Dana Point The Dana Point Wave is a part of the Destination Marketing Podcast Network. It is hosted by Cali Oram and Rachel O'Neill-Cusey and produced by the team at Relic. To learn more about the Destination Marketing Podcast Network and to listen to our other shows, please visit https://thedmpn.com/. If you are interested in becoming a part of the network, please email adam@relicagency.com.

Get ready for an ocean adventure! Gisele Anderson, the vice president of Captain Dave's Dolphin and Whale Watching Safari, joins Cali and Rachel to give you the rundown on what it's like to go dolphin and whale watching. She also details the history of Captain Dave's and tells a fascinating story about how the Dana Point community helped out on a whale disentanglement. Captain Dave's Dolphin and Whale Watching Safari The Dana Point Wave is a part of the Destination Marketing Podcast Network. It is hosted by Cali Oram and Rachel O'Neill-Cusey and produced by the team at Relic. To learn more about the Destination Marketing Podcast Network and to listen to our other shows, please visit https://thedmpn.com/. If you are interested in becoming a part of the network, please email adam@relicagency.com.

On this episode of The Dana Point Wave, Anthony Small from Music Preserves Foundation joins Cali and Rachel to discuss his passion for music and how that influences his role at the foundation. Listen to this episode all the way through for a special treat from Anthony. Music Preserves Foundation The Dana Point Wave is a part of the Destination Marketing Podcast Network. It is hosted by Cali Oram and Rachel O'Neill-Cusey and produced by the team at Relic. To learn more about the Destination Marketing Podcast Network and to listen to our other shows, please visit https://thedmpn.com/. If you are interested in becoming a part of the network, please email adam@relicagency.com.

On this episode of The Dana Point Wave, Cali and Rachel record together in person for the first time in show history! Their guest for this week is Vickie McMurchie, the chamber's executive director. Listen as she discusses her responsibilities and experiences working with the chamber. The Dana Point Chamber of Commerce The Dana Point Wave is a part of the Destination Marketing Podcast Network. It is hosted by Cali Oram and Rachel O'Neill-Cusey and produced by the team at Relic. To learn more about the Destination Marketing Podcast Network and to listen to our other shows, please visit https://thedmpn.com/. If you are interested in becoming a part of the network, please email adam@relicagency.com.

Grab your surfboard and get ready to catch some waves as Candice Appleby of the Ocean Academy joins us on The Dana Point Wave. Listen as she discusses her accomplishments in surfing and stand up paddle boarding, and what the Ocean Academy has to offer! The Ocean Academy The Dana Point Wave is a part of the Destination Marketing Podcast Network. It is hosted by Cali Oram and Rachel O'Neill-Cusey and produced by the team at Relic. To learn more about the Destination Marketing Podcast Network and to listen to our other shows, please visit https://thedmpn.com/. If you are interested in becoming a part of the network, please email adam@relicagency.com.

In this episode of The Dana Point Wave, Elsa Stuart of iHeartYoga joins Cali and Rachel to discuss her passion for yoga. Learn more about how she got started practicing and what iHeartYoga has to offer! iHeartYoga The Dana Point Wave is a part of the Destination Marketing Podcast Network. It is hosted by Cali Oram and Rachel O'Neill-Cusey and produced by the team at Relic. To learn more about the Destination Marketing Podcast Network and to listen to our other shows, please visit https://thedmpn.com/. If you are interested in becoming a part of the network, please email adam@relicagency.com.

In this week's episode, we’re joined by Vicki Patterson, Founder of Stand Up To Trash. Learn about how to make a positive impact on the health of our oceans, both on and off the beach. Stand Up To Trash The Dana Point Wave is a part of the Destination Marketing Podcast Network. It is hosted by Cali Oram and Rachel O'Neill-Cusey and produced by the team at Relic. To learn more about the Destination Marketing Podcast Network and to listen to our other shows, please visit https://thedmpn.com/. If you are interested in becoming a part of the network, please email adam@relicagency.com.

Sandy Chiu, the director of sales and marketing at Laguna Cliffs Marriott & Spa, joins us this week. We talk about every aspect of what Laguna Cliffs has to offer, and why this is one of Dana Point’s best accommodations for all ages and events.  Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa The Dana Point Wave is a part of the Destination Marketing Podcast Network. It is hosted by Cali Oram and Rachel O'Neill-Cusey and produced by the team at Relic. To learn more about the Destination Marketing Podcast Network and to listen to our other shows, please visit https://thedmpn.com/. If you are interested in becoming a part of the network, please email adam@relicagency.com.

In this week's episode, Donna Kalez from Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching joins us. Learn how Donna’s father, Don Hansen, left his mark on Dana Point after passing in January of 2022, and why Dana Point is the whale watching capital of the world. Visit Dana Point The Dana Point Wave is a part of the Destination Marketing Podcast Network. It is hosted by Cali Oram and Rachel O'Neill-Cusey and produced by the team at Relic. To learn more about the Destination Marketing Podcast Network and to listen to our other shows, please visit https://thedmpn.com/. If you are interested in becoming a part of the network, please email adam@relicagency.com.

Join us for the first ever episode of the Dana Point Wave. In this episode, co-hosts Cali Oram and Rachel O’Neill-Cusey take a deep dive into Visit Dana Point and what all the destination has to offer. From lodging, to restaurants, to whale watching — there’s something for all ages to enjoy in Dana Point. Visit Dana Point The Dana Point Wave is a part of the Destination Marketing Podcast Network. It is hosted by Cali Oram and Rachel O'Neill-Cusey and produced by the team at Relic. To learn more about the Destination Marketing Podcast Network and to listen to our other shows, please visit https://thedmpn.com/. If you are interested in becoming a part of the network, please email adam@relicagency.com.