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Dana Point

The beautiful, oceanfront city of Dana Point is located along the Pacific Ocean in Orange County, California  halfway between San Diego and Los Angeles, and is bordered by the neighboring cities of Laguna Niguel, San Juan Capistrano, and San Clemente.  Dana Point is named for Richard Henry Dana, Jr, author of “Two Years Before The Mast”, who in his book described this area as “the only romantic spot in California”.  Its rolling hills, bluffs, gorgeous warm water beaches, and sunny year round weather, make Dana Point an extremely desirable community attracting tourists and residents alike.  Dana Point also lays claim to one of the most charming harbors that offers 2500 boat slips, 3 yacht clubs, fishing pier, and exciting whale watching excursions.  And visit Mariners Village and Dana Wharf where you can shop at one of-a-kind boutiques, charter a sailboat, go on a deep sea fishing or dolphin safari trip, and enjoy an unforgettably delightful meal by the sea.

If sand and waves are what you’re looking for, then you’ve come to the right place.  Doheny State Beach & Park is a popular surfing spot and is also perfect for swimming and boogie boarding.  Doheny also offers magnificent oceanfront campsites and 5 acres of plush green lawn with picnic areas and volleyball courts.  Among Dana Point’s majestic cliffs and bluffs you will also find a diverse array of spectacular waterfront and luxury homes, with some of the most prestigious and exclusive homes being found in Monarch Beach, a beautiful community in the northern coastal region of Dana Point.

Dana Point offers the beauty of land, sea, and community spirit in the true fashion of a seaside community that will only be enhanced by the upcoming Dana Point Harbor Revitalization Plan and the Dana Point Town Center Plan.  The goal is to create and emphasize the vibrancy of Dana Point, achieving a more pedestrian friendly atmosphere that reflects the cool breeze character and enchanting appeal of this remarkable community.  The result of these two strategic endeavors will result in a beach city with a solid base of strong retail, residential, and entertainment aspects that create wonderful opportunities for working, living, playing, and socializing; a phenomenal combination that is appealing to both residents and visitors.  With such a bright future Dana Point will continue to be this unique and lively seaside village where you can experience the majestic sights and sounds of the ocean like never before, and where images of old time sea faring fun, along with modern ideals, come to life.

Local Resources

City of Dana Point– official website – http://www.danapoint.org/

Dana Point Chamber of Commerce – http://danapoint-chamber.com/

Dana Point News/Calendar of Events  – http://danapoint-chamber.com/pdf/news.pdf
http://danapoint-chamber.com/work-newsandevents.shtml

County of Orange, Dana Point community guide – http://www.orangecounty.net/cities/danapoint.html

Dana Point state park/beach – http://www.beachcalifornia.com/dana.html
http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=645

Local Schools

Dana Point schools:  Capistrano Unified School District http://capousd.ca.schoolloop.com/

Dana Hills High School (9-12) http://www.dhhs.net/

Public Schools – Richard Henry Dana Elementary (Pre K-5)  http://rhdana.capousd.ca.schoolloop.com/
Richard Henry Dana Exceptional Needs (Pre K-5)   http://capousd.ca.schoolloop.com/cms/page_view?d=x&piid=&vpid=1232963488074

Charter Schools – Opportunities for Learning (8-12) http://emsofl.com/

Private Schools – Monarch Bay Montessori Academy (age 2- 3rd grade) http://themontessoriacademy.org/
South Shores Christian Preschool (Pre K-K) http://www.southshores.org/
St. Edward the Confessor Parish (2 yr K-8) http://www.stedward.com/school/index.html
Broderick Montessori School (Pre school – 3) http://www.broderickmontessori.com/