Dana Point is one of Orange County’s classic harbor towns—built around a dramatic headland that was named for seafarer and author Richard Henry Dana Jr., who visited the area in 1835 and later wrote about the coast in Two Years Before the Mast. (California State Parks) Long before it became a city, the protected coves below the bluffs served as an anchorage tied to early coastal trade connected with Mission San Juan Capistrano. (California State Parks) The modern community took shape around Dana Point Harbor, officially dedicated on July 31, 1971, and Dana Point incorporated as a city on January 1, 1989. (Dana Point Harbor)
People love living here because it blends everyday ocean beauty with a true, walkable coastal lifestyle: boating and paddleboarding from the harbor, bluff-top sunsets, beach paths, and a relaxed village feel in areas like the Lantern District. Dana Point also stands out for its deep connection to marine life—earning a trademark as the “Dolphin & Whale Watching Capital of the World®” in 2019—making whale watching, ocean education, and a strong coastal community vibe part of life year-round. (PR Newswire)
32,883 people live in Dana Point, where the median age is 48 and the average individual income is $78,103. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Dana Point, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Sekas Sportfishing, Four Paws OC, and Vitamin D Fitness.
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| Active | 0.92 miles | 15 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.09 miles | 25 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.09 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.86 miles | 15 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.61 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.77 miles | 17 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.94 miles | 21 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Dana Point has 13,952 households, with an average household size of 2.34. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Dana Point do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 32,883 people call Dana Point home. The population density is 5,068.22 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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