8.8 out of 10

Dana Point

33.4738033689173 -117.688398961395
Great for
  • Gym & Fitness
  • Parks & Recreation
  • Eating Out
  • Nightlife
  • Shopping Options
Not great for
  • Cost of Living
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Who lives here?
  • Families with kids
  • Professionals
  • Singles
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Reviews

5/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Safe & Sound 5/5
  • Clean & Green 5/5
  • Pest Free 4/5
  • Peace & Quiet 4/5
  • Eating Out 5/5
  • Nightlife 5/5
  • Parks & Recreation 5/5
  • Shopping Options 5/5
  • Gym & Fitness 5/5
  • Internet Access 4/5
  • Lack of Traffic 3/5
  • Cost of Living 3/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 4/5
  • Public Transport 4/5
  • Medical Facilities 4/5
  • Schools 4/5
  • Childcare 4/5
2yrs+

"Lovely Town To Visit"

Dana Point is a great city in Southern Orange County where one can find fun of all kinds all year round. It is easily accessible from the very scenic Pacific Coast Highway or State Route 1 in Southern California. Dana Point is known as a great spot for fun water activities like surfing.

Dana Point is a great town filled with hustle and bustle from the numerous businesses and over 35000 residents who live closely and amicably as a community. Dana Point has great neighborhoods that are luxurious and safe and comes with great schools. Schools in Dana Point are part of the Capistrano Unified School District, one of the highest achieving school districts in the countries. Many schools within this School District have proudly been recognized as distinguished institutions within the federal and state levels. This level of excellence is not allowing them to rest as they continue to make more changes to make their schools better for their children.

Dana Point is an excellent city to enjoy a fun filled day or a quick getaway. There are plenty of leisure activities for everyone young and old. There are many family friendly activities, things you can enjoy as a couple or a bunch of friends, or alone. Dana Point gives you an abundant amount of options to enjoy a carefree day by the ocean.

Dana Point offers plenty of shopping, dining and relaxation options at the Dana Point Harbor. One could enjoy meals at a wide variety of restaurants and spend all day shopping for apparels, jewelry, artifacts and unique items. You could enjoy a great time at the spa too in the Dana Point Harbor.

Dana Point is also home to many vessels that facilitate sport fishing and whale watching. You could also enjoy great cruises that start off from the Dana Point Harbor and even take a ride up to the Catalina Island. Dana Point is also a great hub for some educational fun. At the Ocean Institute, one would find many fun programs that would educate the entire family, young and old. You can learn more about the Ocean and its wonders at this center.

Dana Point also has great beaches like the Salt Creek Beach Park. This park is well known as a great surfing spot and a lovely beach to enjoy an evening stroll. From here, you could go to the grassy Bluff Park filled with picnic and barbeque areas and vast green lands that would create hours of endless fun and relaxation for everyone.

In all, Dana Point is an amazing town to live in, dine in, play, have fun, enjoy life and call one’s home. It is a lovely town, even if you are just visiting.
Recommended for
  • Professionals
  • Singles
  • Families with kids

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