Dana Point, California
Dana Point is a city of 32,790 people in Orange County, California, founded in 1989.
Why visit Dana Point
Townapedia lists 14 museums and landmarks, 51 parks and trails, 95 places to eat, 15 places to stay and 7 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Cinépolis, Coastland University, Esslinger Building and Frank A. Forster House.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; December lows average 44°F.
Weather in Dana Point
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Dana Point
Dana Point is a coastal city located in southern Orange County, California, United States. The population was 33,107 at the 2020 census. With one of the few harbors along the Orange County coast and with ready access via State Route 1, it is a popular local destination for surfing.
From the Wikipedia article Dana Point, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do7
Coastland University
School · 0.6 mi
University in California, United States
Zoomars Petting Zoo
Zoo and aquarium · 2.4 mi
31791 Los Rios Street, San Juan Capistrano
Museums and landmarks14
Esslinger Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Office building in San Juan Capistrano, California
Frank A. Forster House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Single-family detached home in San Juan Capistrano, United States of America
Los Rios Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic district in California, United States
Mission San Juan Capistrano
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Former Spanish mission in California
Richard Egan House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
House in San Juan Capistrano, United States of America
Roger Y. Williams House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
House in San Juan Capistrano, California
Montanez Adobe
Monument and historic site · 2.4 mi
31745 Los Rios Street, San Juan Capistrano
2 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds51
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Salt Creek Beach Park
Park · 1.7 mi
Park in Dana Point, Orange County, United States of America
39 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes95
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.1 mi
32515 Golden Lantern Street, Ocean Ranch Village
Fr 05:30-21:30; Sa 05:30-21:00; Su 05:30-20:30; Mo 05:30-20:00; Tu...
Thai Juan On
Restaurant · Thai · 2.5 mi
31878 Del Obispo Street, San Juan Capistrano
Mo-Su 11:00-14:30, Mo-Su 16:00-22:00
Paddy's Station
Bar and pub · 2.5 mi
26701 Verdugo Street, San Juan Capistrano
Su 07:00-23:00; Mo 16:00-00:00; Tu-Th 10:00-00:00; Fr 10:00-01:00;...
Ramos House Café
Restaurant · 2.5 mi
31752 Los Rios Street, San Juan Capistrano
Mo,Tu,Th-Su 09:00-14:30
Rancho Capistrano Winery
Restaurant · 2.5 mi
26755 Verdugo Street, San Juan Capistrano
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-23:00; Sa 10:00-23:00; Su 10:00-22:00
Station Craft Brewery + Kitchen
Bar and pub · 0.7 mi
34150 Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point
Su-Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa 10:00-21:00
The Tea House Restaurant
Restaurant · 2.5 mi
31731 Los Rios Street, San Juan Capistrano
Tu-Fr 11:00-17:00; Sa,Su 10:00-17:00
Don Juan Mexican Kitchen and Bar
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.5 mi
26762 Verdugo Street, San Juan Capistrano
83 more on the map.
Where to stay15
Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach
Motel and hotel · 1.0 mi
34402 Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point
Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa
Motel and hotel · 0.8 mi
25135 Park Lantern, Dana Point
Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel
Motel and hotel · 0.7 mi
34280 Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point
Blue Lantern Inn
Motel and hotel · 1.1 mi
34343 Street of the Blue Lantern, Dana Point
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
Motel and hotel · 1.5 mi
One Ritz-Carlton Drive, Dana Point
Capistrano Seaside Inn
Motel and hotel · 1.9 mi
34862 Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point
Capistrano Surfside Inn
Motel and hotel · 1.6 mi
34680 Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point
Dana Point Inn by the Sea
Motel and hotel · 1.8 mi
34744 Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point
Quality Inn & Suites
Motel and hotel · 1.7 mi
34734 Pacific Coast Highway, Capistrano Beach
Riviera Shores Resort
Motel and hotel · 1.5 mi
34600 Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point
Churches and places of worship6
St Edward the Confessor Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.4 mi
5 Midnight Lane, Dana Point
Palisades United Methodist Church
Church · 2.4 mi
27002 Camino de Estrella, San Clemente
Shopping15
Trader Joe's
Grocery · 1.2 mi
32351 Golden Lantern Street;Street of the Golden Lantern, Laguna Niguel
Gas and EV charging11
Schools, colleges and libraries51
California Connections Academy Southern California
School · 1.3 mi
33272 Valle Rd., San Juan Capistrano
California Preparatory Academy
School · 1.4 mi
32972 Calle Perfecto, San Juan Capistrano
Capistrano Home/Virtual
School · 1.4 mi
32972 Calle Perfecto, San Juan Capistrano
Capistrano Union High
School · 2.7 mi
31422 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano
Healthcare4
Map of Dana Point
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Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68°F | 44°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 68°F | 45°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 69°F | 48°F | 1.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 72°F | 50°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 74°F | 54°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 76°F | 58°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 80°F | 60°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 61°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 58°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 77°F | 55°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 72°F | 48°F | 1.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 67°F | 44°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Laguna Beach (7 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Orange County has had 26 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2026-10-16: Norte Fire (Fire)
- 2026-05-25: Chemical Release (Chemical)
- 2023-03-10: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-09: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2022-05-12: Coastal Fire (Fire)
- 2020-12-03: Bond Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
John Wayne Airport (SNA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 17 miles away.
- San Juan Capistrano 3 mi northeast, about 5 min by car
- Laguna Niguel 4 mi north, about 6 min by car
- San Clemente 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Ladera Ranch 6 mi northeast, about 9 min by car
- Laguna Beach 6 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- Aliso Viejo 7 mi north, about 12 min by car
- Laguna Hills 8 mi north, about 13 min by car
- Rancho Mission Viejo 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- Las Flores 8 mi northeast, about 14 min by car
- Mission Viejo 9 mi north, about 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Dana Point a city in southern Orange County CA Photo Don Ramey Logan, Don Ramey Logan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2019 Esslinger Building 1, Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Judge Egan House, Chrisg496, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Roger Y. Williams House, Bluesnote, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Frank A. Forster House, Bluesnote, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 31665 Los Rios, Jerrynovak, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Salt Creek Beach, Laguna Niguel, CA 9-16 (29189918944), Don Graham from Redlands, CA, USA - God bless it!, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mission Basilica San Juan Capistrano 01, Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0
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