subject: Dana Point Houses For Sale [print this page] If you are searching for Dana Point houses for sale, you might be pleased to know that the man who discovered the area, Richard Henry Dana, called the area the only romantic cove in California. There are many people today who would agree that the area is one of the most picturesque spots in the entire state and along the entire west coast of the country, for that matter. With perfect weather conditions for just about the entire year and dozens of famous tourist attractions, it is no wonder that Dana Point houses for sale are some of the most sought after in the state.
At the turn of the 19th century, the area was the only major harbor between Santa Barbara and San Diego. If you were traveling by boat in this area, this harbor stop was your only one. The harbor is still one of the main attractions for the city, with more than 2,500 slips that are occupied year round with a wide variety of vessels from expensive and extravagant yachts to small personal boats. The Marina is a focal point of the area, with many local gift shops, restaurants and small little attractions. There are several popular public beaches that dot the area as well as a historic mission, great shopping, fine dining and vibrant performing arts venues.
Dana Point houses for sale are a mere 45 miles from San Diego and less than an hour and a halfs drive from Los Angeles. This location is far enough out of the way for residents and vacationers to enjoy serenity yet still close enough to take advantage of all kinds of sights and happenings that the large metropolitan areas have to offer. For those who are residents of northern California, the drive to Dana Point houses for sale is just a bit further south past L.A. There are many impressive resorts that are built on the cliffs that overlook the harbor, with all of the services and amenities that those who come to visit residents here will enjoy including pools, Jacuzzis, state of the art fitness facilities, resort restaurants, shopping and spas.
Throughout the area are well manicured palm trees, pleasant walkways, green parks and paseos, great ocean views from the cliffs, walking paths and plenty of rolling lawns. Residents in the area are able to take advantage of charter fishing companies that will take passengers on fishing trips, and the Catalina Express offers service to Catalina to spend a day or an evening. These are just a handful of the many unique opportunities that owners of Dana Point houses are able to enjoy.
