A SNAPSHOT OF DANA POINT - DANA POINT ATTRACTS MORE THAN 2 MILLION VISITORS PER YEAR

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.

Dana Point is located midway between the cities of San Diego and Los Angeles in the southern portion of Orange County. This location provides access to four major airports within about one hour's drive. The airports are San Diego, John Wayne, LAX and Ontario.  The San Diego Freeway runs through the City from north to south and Pacific Coast Highway provides intercity access to the beach communities of Orange County. The Orange County Transportation Authority provides public bus service to all of Orange County. Local train service is provided within five minutes of most residents via Amtrak (San Juan Capistrano) and Metrolink (San Clemente).

Dana Point Harbor provides slips and mooring for over 2,500 boats along with over 50 specialty shops and restaurants. The Harbor attracts over a million visitors annually for whalewatching, sportfishing, shopping, walking, bicycling, parasailing and a whole host of recreational activities. The Harbor is also home to the Ocean Institute, a nationally recognized research and teaching facility dedicated to the protection of the marine environment.

Dana Point Harbor is also home to the International 5k-10k Dana Point Turkey Trot held annually on Thanksgiving Day since 1978.  In its 29th year, this USA Track & Field certified, chip-timed race benefits Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County and attracts elite runners along with families on this holiday.  www.turkeytrot.com

Dana Point Harbor is the gateway to Doheny State Park, one of California's most popular beach facilities. The 62-acre State Park offers camping, picnicking, swimming, surfing, bicycling, tidepool exploration and more.

The Festival of Whales is held annually in March in the Dana Point Harbor and attracts thousands each year.  www.festivalofwhales.com.

Dana Point provides over 1,835 hotel rooms ranging in accommodations and services from economy hotels to the five diamond Ritz Carlton and St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort & Spa, the Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa and the Doubletree Guest Suites-Doheny Beach. Convention and meeting facilities are available at the larger resort facilities. All provide access to Dana Point's unique coastal amenities.

Great Restaurants!  

American/Family	Italian
The Brig Restaurant 34461 Golden Lantern Dana Point, CA 92629 Category: Restaurants Phone: 949-496-9046 Indigo Coastal Grill 34150 Pacific Coast Hwy Dana Point, CA 92629 Phone: 949-240-6900 Hennessey's Tavern, Inc. 34111 La Plaza Dana Point, CA 92629 Phone:949-488-0121 Jolly Roger Restaurant 34661 Golden Lantern Dana Point, CA 92629 Phone: 949-496-0855	BrioTuscany Grille 24050 Camino Del Avion Dana Point CA 92629 Phone: 949-443-1476 Jacks Restaurant my favorite!!!! 24462 Del Prado Dana Point CA 92629 Phone: 949-489-1903 Luciana's Ristorante 24312 Del Prado Dana Point, CA 92629 Phone: 949-661-6500 Mario's By The Sea 32545 Golden Lantern Suite "F" Dana Point, CA 92629 Phone: 949-240-1967 Ristorante Ferrantelli 25001 Dana Point Harbor Drive Dana Point, CA 92629 Category: Restaurants Phone: 949-493-1401
Japanese	California/Contemporary
Yuji Ltd. (Ichibiri Restaurant) 16 Monarch Bay Plaza Dana Point, CA 92629 Phone: 949-661-1544	Proud Mary's 34689 Golden Lantern Dana Point CA 92629 Phone: 949-493-5853   Turk's Dana Warf 34683 Golden Lantern Dana Point Harbor, CA 92629 Phone: 949-496-9028
French	Thai
Bonjour Cafe 24633 Del Prado Dana Point, CA 92629 Phone: 949-496-6368	Thai This 24501 Del Prado Dana Point, CA 92629 Phone: 949-240-7944
Chinese	Mexican
Peking Dragon 34171 Pacific Coast Highway Dana Point, CA 92629 Phone: 949-493-9499     Shanghai Charlie's 34121 Doheny Park Road Capistrano Beach, CA 92624 Phone: 949-661-2507	Carlos Mexican Restaurant 34224 Pacific Coast Highway Dana Point, CA 92629 Phone: 949-496-4470 El Pollo Loco 32535 Golden Lantern Dana Point, CA 92629 Phone: 949-443-0506 El Torito Mexican Restaurant 33452 Golden Lantern Dana Point CA 92629 Phone: 949-496-6311 Las Golondrinas Mex. Food Products 34069 Doheny Park Rd. Capistrano Beach, CA 92624 Phone: 949-240-8659
Pizza	Seafood
Domino's Pizza 24681 La Plaza, Suite #130 Dana Point, CA 92629 Phone: 949-496-4646     Stuft Pizza & Brewer 24821 Del Prado Dana Point, CA 92629 Phone: 949-240-6444	Harpoon Henry's Seafood 34555 Street of the Golden Lantern Dana Point, CA 92629 Phone: 949-493-2933   Jon's Fish Market 34665 Golden Lantern Dana Point CA 92629 Phone: 949-496-2807
Steak/Seafood	Tea Rooms/Coffee Houses
Chart House 34442 Green Lantern Dana Point, CA 92629 Category: Restaurants Phone: 949-493-1183 Cannons Restaurant & Terrace 34344 Green Lantern Dana Point, CA 92629 Phone: 949-496-6146 Harbor Grill 34499 Golden Lantern Dana Point, CA 92629 Phone: 949-240-1416 The Pacific Room 34085 Pacific Coast Highway Dana Point  CA  92629 Tel:  949-493-7379 Renaissance Cafe 24701 Del Prado Dana Point, CA 92629 Category: Restaurants Phone: 949-661-6003 Salt Creek Grille wonderful! 32802 Pacific Coast Highway Dana Point, CA 92629 Category: Restaurants Phone: 949-661-7799 Wind & Sea Restaurants, Inc. 34699 Golden Lantern Dana Point, CA 92629 Phone: 949-496-6500	Coffee Importers/Scoop Deck 34531 Golden Lantern Dana Point, CA 92629 Phone: 949-493-7773 J. C. Beans, Inc. 34114 Pacific Coast Highway Dana Point, CA 92629 Phone: 949-496-4700

Dana Point Real Estate

Dana Point is situated on the beautiful Southern California coast, halfway between San Diego and Los Angeles. It has charming beaches and wild surfs along 7 miles of rolling hills and coastal bluffs along the Pacific Ocean.  Dana Point real estate is contained in about 6.5 square miles and has over 35,000 residents.  From affordable condos to luxury estates, Dana Point real estate provides housing for all.

The city has several annual festivals and events such as the Turkey Trot in November, Festival of Whales in March, and its 4th of July  fireworks show. The City is home to the Dana Point Harbor, the new Ocean Institute several beautiful lodging facilities and fine and casual restaurants. Dana Point Harbor is truly one of the most spectacular man-made harbors in the USA.

Monarch Beach residents enjoy spa luxuries, five star dining, elegant boutiques and ocean view golf in the balmy coastal air. Monarch Beach boasts three of the worlds most incredible resort destinations in the world! The Ritz Carlton, sits on the bluffs of Dana point with breath taking panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and beach below. The St. Regis Resort overlooks the Monarch Beach Golf Links, and sits back overlooking the valley to the Sea. The Montage Resort, is located in South Laguna Beach and overlooks the ocean.

Monarch Beach Real Estate was first constructed in the late 1920's, and    new home construction continues now.  The Headlands is a project that is currently offering ocean view lots that range from $5-$7 million.  There will be beaches open to the public as well as a boutique hotel.  The Monarch Beach area has custom built homes on individual lots, from cute beach bungalows to dramatic estates.  It also comprises of 32 single family detached home and Condo subdivisions comprising a total of about 2,600 homes as listed below.