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Dana Point, California

Introduction to Dana Point, California

Dana Point, California, in Orange county, is 3 miles S of Laguna Niguel, California (center to center) and 21 miles SE of Santa Ana, California. It's a scenic community situated along the Pacific Coast and is a popular surfing destination. The Dana Point Harbor is a major feature of the municipality.

Dana Point History

In the early days, Dana Point was a prominent port due to its location between Santa Barbara and San Diego. The Dana Point Syndicate was established in 1926. The organization acquired a vast acreage and began the development of the area. They built 35 homes and numerous commercial buildings. Years later, the rest of the property was sold. In 1928 the Capistrano Beach Company bought a large number of lots and built Spanish style houses in the scenic area.

Dana Point Attractions

  • The Tall Ships Festival is a popular event.
  • Festival of Whales Parade.
  • Summer Concerts.
  • Classic Wooden Boat Festival.
  • Winter Festival.
  • Nautical Heritage Society and Museum.
  • The Chloe Luke Overlook provides visitors with excellent ocean views.

Dana Point Activities

The Dana Point Harbor is home to a vast number of boats in its two marinas. The area is popular for kayaking, windsurfing, and boating. Whale watching and deep sea fishing excursions are available. Dana Point is home to numerous yacht clubs. Sea cruises are available during the day and evenings. The popular Catalina Island is only a short boat ride away.

Salt Creek Beach Park is a prominent surfing destination and includes tide pools, a grassy park area for picnicking and sheer cliffs. Doheney State Beach is an excellent location for surfing and swimming. It includes notable tide pools and campground areas. Dana Point offers a large number of parks for recreational activities. The scenic Heritage Park provides an excellent ocean view and is popular for picnics.

The Ocean Institute focuses on awareness and preservation of the ocean and offers popular pirate theme ship cruises and wildlife cruises. The nearby Capistrano Beach is popular for volleyball and other beach activities. Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm and Disney's California Adventure Theme Park are a short distance away.

High Points

Dana Point strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Dana Point Well-Paid Single Men
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Dana Point Low Property Crime
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Dana Point Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Dana Point Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Dana Point College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Dana Point, CA

Comparing Dana Point to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men109
Age of the Population99
Male Share of the Population98
Well-Paid Single Women99
Senior Citizens67
Racial Diversity53
Children Under 5 Years Old23
Female Share of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married64
Average Household Size43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults99
Median Family Income98
People in Middle Class or Better78
People Above Poverty78

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Walking and Biking to Work74
Public Transportation Use67
Short Commute Times34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built88
People Living Alone58
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
Affordability of Property Taxes32
Affordability of Rents12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime109
Low Violent Crime89

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