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. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Dana Point best.
About the area
Living in Dana Point, CA
Trademarked as the "Dolphin and Whale Watching Capital of the World" and designated a Whale Heritage Site.
The housing market
Homes in Dana Point
- About 63% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- Just over half of homes, about 52%, are single-family detached houses.
- The median home value is about $1,200,900.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Dana Point home
Dana Point Harbor
Marina with roughly 2,500 boat slips, dedicated in 1971 and a departure point for Catalina Express
Ocean Institute
Marine education center at the harbor below the point
Dana Point Headlands
68-acre public natural area with a nature center and coastal walking trails
Doheny State Beach
State beach established in 1931, popular for surfing and camping
Strands Beach
Beach below the Headlands reached by funicular, stairs, and a beachfront walkway
Neighborhoods
Dana Point areas to know
Lantern District
Historic core, formerly Lantern Village, with streets named for ship lantern colors
Capistrano Beach
Southeastern beachfront neighborhood, also known as Capo Beach
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.