Orange County, California
Dana Point Real Estate and Local Guide
Coastal Orange County city built around Dana Point Harbor, known for surfing, beaches, and whale watching.
Living in Dana Point
Trademarked as the "Dolphin and Whale Watching Capital of the World" and designated a Whale Heritage Site. Source: en.wikipedia.org
IncomeAbout $127,246 median household
EducationAbout 57.1% hold a bachelor's or higher
CountyOrange County
Homes in Dana Point
Owner-occupiedAbout 63% of housing units
Median home valueAbout $1,200,900
- Just over half of homes, about 52%, are single-family detached houses.
Source: ACS 2023
What makes Dana Point home
Dana Point Harbor
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Marina with roughly 2,500 boat slips, dedicated in 1971 and a departure point for Catalina Express
Dana Point Headlands
Source: en.wikipedia.org
68-acre public natural area with a nature center and coastal walking trails
Doheny State Beach
Source: en.wikipedia.org
State beach established in 1931, popular for surfing and camping
Strands Beach
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Beach below the Headlands reached by funicular, stairs, and a beachfront walkway
Dana Point areas to know
Lantern District
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Historic core, formerly Lantern Village, with streets named for ship lantern colors
Capistrano Beach
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Southeastern beachfront neighborhood, also known as Capo Beach