Dana Point

About Dana Point

STEVE CELOTTO, A DANA POINT RESIDENT, HAS BEEN SPECIALIZING IN DANA POINT AND SOUTHERN ORANGE COUNTY FOR OVER 30 YEARS. Dana Point is a city located in southern Orange County, California. The population was 33,351 at the 2010 census. It has one of the few harbors along the Orange County coast, and with ready access via State Route 1, it is a popular local destination for surfing. The city was named after the headland of Dana Point, which was in turn named after Richard Henry Dana, Jr., author of Two Years Before the Mast, which included a description of the area. Dana described the locale, including neighboring San Juan Capistrano, as "the only romantic spot on the coast". Although Dana described the anchorage as poor, it is now a developed harbor and contains a replica of his ship, the Pilgrim. The Pilgrim is used as a classroom by the

STEVE CELOTTO, A DANA POINT RESIDENT, HAS BEEN SPECIALIZING IN DANA POINT AND SOUTHERN ORANGE COUNTY FOR OVER 30 YEARS.

Dana Point is a city located in southern Orange County, California. The population was 33,351 at the 2010 census. It has one of the few harbors along the Orange County coast, and with ready access via State Route 1, it is a popular local destination for surfing.

The city was named after the headland of Dana Point, which was in turn named after Richard Henry Dana, Jr., author of Two Years Before the Mast, which included a description of the area. Dana described the locale, including neighboring San Juan Capistrano, as "the only romantic spot on the coast". Although Dana described the anchorage as poor, it is now a developed harbor and contains a replica of his ship, the Pilgrim. The Pilgrim is used as a classroom by the Ocean Institute, which is located at the harbor. This area is designated California Historical Landmark #189.

Dana Point has held a Festival of Whales since 1972. This celebration is held over two weekends in March.

The Tall Ships Festival is held in September. It is considered the largest annual gathering of its kind on the West Coast of the United States.

Dana Point has hosted the Dana Point Concours d'Elegance since 2008. The event is located on the Monarch Beach Golf Links and supports various charities.

The Dana Point Grand Prix is an annual criterium bike race overlooking Dana Point Harbor. The course winds its way through downtown Dana Point into Heritage Park and the adjoining residential community with an ocean views for participants and spectators before finishing on a long straightaway on PCH.

The Dana Point Chamber of Commerce hosts the annual Turkey Trot, which includes a 5K, 10K and Kids’ Gobble Wobble race for ages 5–12.

The city is served by Capistrano Unified School District. It includes Dana Hills High School, one of the oldest high schools in the area which opened in 1972.Dana Hills High School contains recently one of the nations strongest High School Cross Country program, winning California state titles in 1988,2007,2008,2009.

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Population by Age Level. Median Age 47.57. Households: 11,579.

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Dana Point News

Halloween Candy Crawl

Halloween Candy Crawl

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM OAK TREE COURT AND PARTICIPATING STORES Free Halloween Fun and Safe Trick-or-Treating* Collect treats from more than 40 participating… Read more ⇢
California Wine Festival – Dana Point, CA – April 21-22, 2017

California Wine Festival – Dana Point, CA – April 21-22, 2017

When:  Friday, Apr 21, 6:30 pm | Saturday, Apr 22, 4:00 pm Where: Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa, Dana Point The California Wine Festival is a 2 day event being… Read more ⇢
Festival of Whales Swims Into Dana Point

Festival of Whales Swims Into Dana Point

WHEN: Mar 4-5, 2017 | Mar 11-12, 2017 WHERE: Dana Point, CA Each spring, thousands of gray whales and their calves begin the journey back north from the Baja, passing just off… Read more ⇢

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