Dana Point was incorporated on January 1, 1989. The City’s
boundaries encompass the three distinct communities of Capistrano
Beach, Dana Point, and Monarch Beach. Dana Point’s adjoining
cities include Laguna Beach, Laguna Niguel, San Clemente, and San
Juan Capistrano. Within its boundaries there are sandy beaches,
rocky coastline, tide pools, and abundant marine life. And the harbor
with all its activities such as the Tall ships festival and other
boating related imagery make the town incredibly diverse photographically
for such a small area geographically.
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Beaches and Headlands - Dana
Point has two main beach parks, Salt Creek State Beach and Doheny
State Beach. (Strands Beach is located on the south end of Salt Creek
Beach) Jutting out between these two beaches is the promontory point
of the Dana Point headlands, a striking land mark visible for miles
from many areas along the southern California coast.
Above: View of west basin of Dana Point
harbor through arch of historic hotel site.
Harbor and Landmarks - Primarily
a small vessel harbor, Dana Point harbor is one of the most picturesque
harbors in Southern California, Created in a small cove under soaring
sandstone bluffs in the 1970's the harbor is home the Ocean Institute
and the tall ships Brig Pilgrim and Spirit of Dana Point.
Events
- The city's main events are the Festival of Whales
(Feb-March) the Tallships Festival (Sept.) and its famous Turkey Trot
races held on Thanksgiving morning each year.
Events