img
Change text size A

Write a Review About Dana Point For A Chance to Win A $100 Amazon Gift Card

Back
Dana Point California
Overall Rating
Star ratings are calculated by averaging a community’s percentile score for each individual category.

Read more

3.5 out of 5 stars
See detailed scores arrow-d-ic

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.

Become a community envoy on AgeFriendly.com Claim this city
Would you recommend Dana Point, CA
to your older friends and family?

reviews (1)

Neighborhoods
Sort by

Quiet neighbors usually lived in area long time
Few children

Was this review helpful? 0

Your photo has been submitted and will appear on the city page after Admin’s approval. Thanks!