A beautiful community of just over 35,000 residents is the southern Orange county city of Dana Point in California. It is a popular local destination for surfing, whale watching and fishing. Dana Point is known as the “Whale Capital of the West”, and in 1990, one of the very few known specimens of the megamouth shark was caught off its shore. The Dana Point real estate area is also designated as a California Historical Landmark.
Dana Point real estate was described as “the only romantic spot in California”, by its namesake, author Richard Henry Dana, Jr., in a visit to the area and neighboring San Juan Capistrano. Dana Point real estate began as a planned community by a developer. However, the economic depression of the early 1930s stopped the construction and by 1939, all the investors had backed out or sold their investments. Today Dana Point real estate comprises more than 14,000 homes, a far cry from the original city started in 1926 with only 35 homes.
In addition to the city, Dana Point is also home to Dana Point Harbor, housing more than 2500 boats within two marinas. The full service Dana Point Harbor meets all the needs of ships and boats visiting or residing here, including guest slips, a fuel dock and an array of recreational choices. In addition, 30 specialty shops and 17 restaurants dot the harbor appealing to a mass audience of visitors.
Buying Dana Point real estate could be an opportunity for one to “get their sea legs”, as community class instruction is available in sailing, boating and other water-related activities. Of course, if you prefer to remain a ‘landlubber’ you can still buy your piece of Dana Point real estate and enjoy the harbor from a distance, with the magnificent views of Tall Ships and the whales at the Salt Creek Beach. This area has plenty of spots overlooking the harbor and pacific, right in the view of the migration routes of the Gray Whale.
Another fantastic opportunity once you purchase Dana Point real estate is the Tall Ships Festival held every September. This festival is the largest type of its kind in the USA, and has Tall Ships from all over joining in the festivities.
Owning Dana Point real estate also will give you an opportunity to take a short day vacation to nearby Doheny State Beach, a public park and beach operated by the California Department of Parks and Recreation. The park encompasses more than 62 acres and features over a mile of sandy beaches with opportunities for swimming or surfing one of the best areas in coastal California. In addition to the beachfront activities, the park also has a campground with 120 developed family campsites and a picnic area complete with more than 100 picnic tables and barbecue grills.
