Incorporated in 1989, the beautiful coastal city is named after Richard Henry Dana (1815-1882), a sailor and author famous for his novel, Two Years before the Mast. In his novel, the sailor refers to Dana Point as "the only romantic spot in California." Hipolito Bouchard, a pirate from Argentina, found the cove at Dana Point a safe refuge. In 1818, he docked his pirate fleet in the cove while his sailors were raiding and setting fire to parts of nearby Mission San Juan Capistrano. This event is recreated at the annual Pirate Festival held in Dana Point and San Juan Capistrano. The original plan for Dana Point was for a Spanish-style town with wide streets named after lanterns. When the streets were laid out, streetlights were installed that modeled kerosene lanterns use by sailors. You can still see this in names such as Street of the Golden Lantern, and Street of the Blue Lantern. Dana Point, home to just over 35,110 residents, is characterized by nearly seven miles of prominent coastal bluffs and rolling hills along the Pacific Ocean. The most well-known of these bluffs is a unique promontory known as the "Headlands" which overlooks Dana Point Harbor. Dana Point Harbor, one of the most significant man-made alterations of the Orange County coastline, provides slips and mooring for over 2,500 boats and has over 50 restaurants and specialty shops. The Harbor attracts thousands of visitors annually for sportfishing, shopping, biking, walking, sailing and a host of recreational activities. The Dana Point Harbor is also know as the gateway to Doheny State Park, a 62-acre park offering camping, picnicking, surfing, swimming, tide pool exploration, bicycling and more. Located approximately one-half way between Los Angeles and San Diego, Dana Point is bordered by the cities of Laguna Niguel and Laguna Beach to the north, San Juan Capistrano to the east, and San Clemente to the south. Home to the Orange County Marine Institute, the Tallship Pilgrim, Dana Pint Harbor, and Doheny State Beach, Dana Point also has many small shops and convenient stores up and down the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) for everyday needs. The city is located near the 5 freeway at the PCH exit - which makes it easily accessible. Dana Point is the perfect selection for individuals looking for an ocean view property or a quiet, laid back environment. School District: Capistrano Unified School District. Points of Interest: Ocean Institute, Doheny State Beach, Dan Point Harbor, Salt Creek Beach Park, Dana Wharf Sportfishing and Parasailing, Adventura Sailing Association, Overview Park, Hide Trail, Nautical Heritage Society and Museum, and Orange County Marine Institute.

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