Cafe Mezzaluna, located near the corner of 2 Ritz Carlton Drive and Pacific Coast Highway, is a pleasant surprise and hidden gem inside the Dana Point. Mezzaluna offers casually well-designed northern Italian food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Grab a couple sandwiches and some cold drinks and head over to Salt Creek Beach for a picnic (the beach is within walking distance) or enjoy the live music and fine wine on the newly renovated patio. The service is fast and friendly.