Located in Orange County, Dana Point is bordered by Laguna Beach and San Juan Capistrano. Dana Point is easily accessed from State Route 1. Approximately, 33,000 people live in Dana Point. This ocean side city is dotted with quaint harbors and miles of gorgeous coastline. The city gets takes its name from the headland of Dana Point. The headland was named for Richard Henry Dana, Jr., author of Two Years Before the Mast. A replica of Dana’s ship, the Pilgrim, has been placed in Dana Harbor. This area has been designated California Historical Landmark #189.
Dana Point is a terrific find in the Orange County real estate market. Dana point is more affordable than other beach side cities, such as Newport Beach and Laguna Beach, but is still within Orange County. There are five distinctive sections that make up Dana Point; Capistrano Beach, Dana Hills, Del Obispo, Lantern Village and Monarch Beach. With a high bluff setting, many homes have panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, white water, Catalina Island, Dana Point Harbor and stunning evening sunsets. Home prices vary depending on home size, location, views, neighborhood amenities and lot size. Home prices range from 350,000 dollars to four plus million dollars. Dana Point has both guard gated and non-guard gated neighborhoods to choose from. Dana Point has real estate options from large country like properties in Del Obispo to the custom built ocean front estates of Ritz Cove.
Dana Point students attend schools in Capistrano Unified School District. Several elementary schools and middle schools serving Dana Point, with just one high school; Dana Hills High School. Dana Hills High School opened in 1972, making it one of the oldest high schools in the county. The school is well known for its cross country program, which has won the California State title in 1988, 2007, 2008 and 2009. There are eight private schools in the city, which serve 1800 students. The private schools include: Gloria Dei Lutheran Pre-School, Monarch Bay Montessori, St. Edward the Confessor Parish School and West River Academy.
Dana Point has a Mediterranean climate, giving it beautiful year round weather. There are seven miles of coastal bluffs and rolling hills along the Pacific Ocean, for residents to enjoy. Dana Point is home to Doheny State Park, which is perched on a bluff above the Pacific Ocean. This 62 acre park has camping, picnicking, swimming, surfing and tidal pool exploration. There are three surf areas and several beaches along the seven miles of coastline. The surf areas are Doheny Beach, Dana Strands and Salt Creek. Local beaches include Salt Creek Beach, Monarch Beach, Dana Strand Beach, Baby Beach, Poche Beach and Capistrano County Beach.
Designed by renowned architect firm CJ Light Associates, this refined property commands the front row of the beloved Strand at Headlands. A contemporary Balinese aestheti...
Crowning the very upper echelon of Southern California’s finest oceanfront homes, this custom tri-level masterpiece offers an extremely rare opportunity to experience lif...
The stylish and contemporary design of this oceanfront home epitomizes seaside living at its most sophisticated. Set on the sands of a stunning two-mile beach in the priv...
Crowning one of the finest homesites within Dana Point’s guard-gated The Strand at Headlands enclave, this brand-new custom ocean-view estate is without compare in Orange...
Welcome to paradise. This secluded oceanfront home was recently built with the finest materials. Enjoy sweeping panoramic ocean views, including Catalina Island sunsets t...
This stunning oceanfront home is angled on an elevated promontory capturing miles of uninterrupted coastline and cerulean blue ocean as far as the eye can see. Built in ...
An Oceanfront Dream on one of the Most Scenic Beaches in the World. This home is a fresh and bright Cape Cod inspired Luxurious Estate that is the most perfect beach hous...
From its awesome second-row perch above the mercurial Pacific Ocean, this unparalleled custom estate in Dana Point’s The Strand at Headlands redefines luxurious seaside l...
Panoramic ocean view, one of the best custom home sites on the front row in the prominent community of The Strand at the Headlands. Comforts include a private Beach Club ...
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This is a fabulous opportunity to build the oceanfront custom home of your dreams on a prime front row lot in the exclusive guard gated enclave of Ritz Cove - one of the ...
Take in the uninterrupted sandy-beach and white-water ocean views of Headlands Cove, the iconic landmark of Dana Point. An immaculate custom home constructed by master bu...
With uncompromising contemporary style, gallery-sized proportions, and a modern esthetic brought to life by award-winning designer Christopher Brandon, this unparalleled ...
Truly a most incredible custom built residence located within the most desirable 24 hour guard gated "Ocean Front" community of Ritz Cove. This 11,250 sq. ft. residence (...
Nestled along the shores of Dana Point's guard gated community of The Strand at Headlands sits a masterpiece designed by the award-winning architect, Mark Singer known fo...
Classic Santa Barbara Estate designed by renowned architect Jon Eric Christner. Thoughtful floor plan with Great Room that opens up into the ocean view covered terrace. ...
This custom estate stands within the guarded gates of The Strand at Headlands, boasting panoramic views up and down the coast, with Catalina in the distance of the sparkl...
Beach Road is a guard gated coastal enclave with nearly a century of tradition and allure as an idyllic location for ocean-oriented living. Among it’s storied past is the...
Extremely rare opportunity to purchase this custom coastal bluff top estate. Fabulous 5600 sqft+ custom residence on approx 20,090sqft site with incredible "sweeping ocea...
One of the finest "soft modern contemporary" custom built residences (only 6 yrs old), with ocean & Catalina views located within the prestigious "ocean front" 24 hour gu...
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