subject: Dana Point Real Estate And Homes For Sale [print this page] The City of Dana Point provides one of the few harbors that can be found along the coast of Orange County. It is easy to access the city from the road via State Route One, and Dana Point is a popular local destination for surfing--the area is the home to a legendary surf break called "Killer Dana."
Since it is located in the renowned "Gold Coast" region of southern Orange County--which is a scant one-quarter mile south of the famed Ritz Carlton Hotel as well as Salt Creek Beach Park--Dana Point is truly in a class by itself. Furnished with its scenic natural backdrop, imbued with an impressive sense of community spirit, and featuring some excellent school system options with a very low crime rate, it's really no big surprise that the city motto for Dana Point is "Harboring the Good Life."
With the Dana Point Harbor close by, residents can easily enjoy a day of boating, jet skiing, fishing, sailing, and kayaking year round. Because of the beautiful Mediterranean climate in this part of Orange County, even the winter and spring seasons are a perfect time for enjoying the beach. There is no "off-season" for Dana Point residents, as they can feel free to explore the tide pools for oceanic wildlife or even go whale watching at various points on the Pacific coastline.
There are also numerous hiking trails, bike routes, and walking or jogging paths available for the active resident who loves to explore the beachfront and all that it has to offer. In fact, those using the bike path will find that it stretches conveniently all the way from Capistrano Beach to Doheney State Beach, a California State Park with overnight and day use facilities.
Capistrano (or "Capo" Beach), while maintaining its own ZIP code, is part of the City of Dana Point. In the minds of many locals, Capo Beach remains one of the last "authentic" beach towns in Orange County, offering a more laid back residential option for people in the Dana Point area, while still remaining within striking distance of all of the world-famous amenities that Orange County has to offer.
The City of Dana Point makes full use of its wonderful marina throughout the year, using it to host an array of local festivals. These events include the Festival of Whales (which honors the migration of the California Grey Whale), the Turkey Trot (which is one of America's most scenic coastline runs), and the Doheney Blues and Jazz Festival. Dana Point has held the Festival of Whales celebration each March for over three decades, beginning in 1972. In addition, the Tall Ships Festival is hosted in Dana Point each September, which is respected as the largest yearly tall ships festival on the United States West Coast.
