Home to one of the few harbors along the Orange County coast, Dana Point is a picturesque city located in southern Orange County, California. Located halfway between Los Angeles and San Diego and within easy driving distance of Southern California’s hottest attractions, Dana Point has long been a popular local destination for surfing.

What is the community of Dana Point like?  

Southern California is known for its surfing culture and Dana Point is the essence of it all. Home to around 33,500 residents, Dana Point is the place where small-town charms meet modern-day luxuries. The charming city offers a year-round getaway to escape big-city congestion and enjoy the most picturesque Californian beaches, exceptional outdoor recreational opportunities, and a plethora of local landmarks.  
Nestled on a cliffside in idyllic south Orange County, Dana Point offers the best of Californian surfing landscapes. It is home to one of Orange County’s most immaculate beaches – the Salt Creek Beach, which is located adjacent to the luxurious Ritz-Carlton Laguna-Niguel hotel complex and the championship Monarch Beach Golf Links. Sitting conveniently at its southern end is the Monarch Bay Beach Club that offers exclusive members-only dining and drinks. 
When in Dana Point, don’t miss a chance to get on a whale-and-dolphin watching cruise to see why Dana Point has been called the “Dolphin and Whale Watching Capital of the World”. With over 450,000 dolphins, Dana Point has more dolphins per square mile than anywhere else in the world. It is also one of the best places in the world to view the largest animal to have ever lived on earth: the magnificent blue whale. 
You would also love a stroll along the picturesque Dana Point Harbor, which is home to a massive 2,500-slip marina and houses a plethora of specialty shopping and dining experiences, as well as the beautiful Baby Beach, which offers excellent swimming conditions and stunning cliffside panoramic views.   
Other exciting attractions in Dana Point include the Ocean Institute - one of Dana Point Harbor's most unique natural attractions, offering a variety of marine and nature experiences for everyone – and an opportunity to enjoy safe, fun, and memorable parasailing adventures along the beautiful Pacific Ocean coastline, thanks to Dana Point Parasail, a premiere parasailing company operating out of Dana Point Harbor.