The routes run in six cities across the OC, including Dana Point and Laguna Beach.
Summertime in Orange County means it ’s tramcar time of year — and better yet , not worrying about parking or accelerator pedal prices . On the weekends between Memorial Day and Labor Day ( plus , sometimes on holiday and the evenings of special events ) , SoCal visitors can trip for innocent via these free set trolley routes in six cities across the OC , admit Dana Point , San Clemente , San Juan Capistrano , Laguna Beach , Laguna Niguel , and around the Newport Balboa Peninsula . Here ’s the information on all the station with free rides .
Newport Balboa Peninsula Trolley
TheNewport Balboa Peninsula trolley serviceruns each Saturday and Sunday during the summertime from May 25 to September 2 . Explore the electronic web of 22 trolley car stops , with rides typically picking passengers up every 15 minutes . Some popular spots along the road includeBalboa Village & Fun ZoneandLido Marina Village . Bring a wheel , surfboard , and beach appurtenance aboard .
Dana Point Trolley
The opened - airDana Point trolleyruns day by day every 15 minutes from May 24 to September 2 and on Saturdays and Sundays through the end of September . Ride toDoheny State BeachorDana Point Harborfor a 10000 of outdoor summertime adventure like kayaking , surfing , and volleyball game . This route features North and South Loop options and connects with the Laguna Beach , Laguna Niguel , San Juan Capistrano , and San Clemente trolley routes .
Laguna Beach Trolley
Laguna Beach’sSummer Seasonal Trolleysrun along the coast and to the transit storage from June 28 to September 2 . Riders can cruise along the shorter coastal route from North Laguna to 7th Avenue and Mission Hospital or along the prospicient coastal itinerary , which travel between the Transit Depot to the Ritz Carlton . These wheel - friendly rides also connect to the Dana Beach line .
Laguna Niguel Trolley
TheLaguna Niguel serviceruns from May 23 to September 2 . The streetcar arrive every 20 instant and travels inland , journeying up to the Benny Hill and back down to the sea between Crown Valley Park to Salt Creek Beach . VisitCrown Valley Parkfor a summertime picnic or cruise all the way to the slide , where riders can shift over to the Dana Point and Laguna Beach trolley services . It ’s a great option for heavy - scale events like the city of Laguna Niguel ’s annual signatureoutdoor summertime concert serial .
San Clemente Trolley
The 16 - stopSan Clemente streetcar serviceoperates daily from May 24 to September 30 , arriving roughly every 15 minute and shoot a line bike racks . This ride cruises along two separate routes . Travelers can explore dozens of pleasurable quick atmospheric condition destination like the San Clemente Pier and the Del Mar Shopping District , downtown San Clemente , and the sands of scenic North Beach . This trolley even gather and cut down off rider at the San ClementeMetrolinkstation , giving travelers encounter to expand their adventures beyond the bounds of Orange County by potentially taking the train as far North as Ventura or into downtown Los Angeles ( and be sure to look intoMetrolink ’s $ 15 summer day passto save on exploring via railway on weekday between Memorial Day and Labor Day weekend ) .
San Juan Capistrano Trolley
San Juan Capistrano ’s trolley servicecomes every 20 minutes on weekends and holiday through Labor Day . It ’s a dandy agency to check out democratic local attractions likeMission San Juan Capistrano , The Los Rios Historic District , El Adobe Plaza , and the Ecology Center . This route also connects to the Dana Point Trolley Service and stops at theSan Juan Capistrano Metrolink Station . There ’s even a special service slat for the “ San Juan Summer Nites Concert Series ” on June 19 , July 17 , August 21 , and September 18 .
Photo courtesy of the City of Dana Point
