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Learn about Dana Point (2012)

Dana Point has almost 7 miles of prominent bluffs and rolling hills along the coast. Among these bluffs is the famous “Headlands”. This bluff overlooks Dana Point Harbor and is considered one of the most significant landmarks along Orange County’s coast.

The spacious Dana Point Harbor has over 50 shops and restaurants and can moor over 2,500 boats. The Harbor is the gateway to famous Doheny State Park. The State Park is 62 acres and has a beach, tide pool exploration, and a campground. Doheny is mostly enjoyed by longboarders and new surfers. Doheny State Beach is also part of Dana Point. This was California’s first State beach! It is located at the mouth of San Juan Creek, forming a fresh-water lagoon. Unfortunately it is said to be one of the most polluted beaches in Southern California. There is a surf beach at the northern end and a campground at the southern end. The campground is very popular with over 850,000 people camping there each year.

Capistrano Beach (referred to as “Capo Beach”) is part of Dana Point. Surprisingly, Capo Beach has eluded the commercialization that has occurred in the surrounding areas and remains one of the last true “beach towns” in Orange County. Although there are several beach cottages and older modest homes, this area also boasts many multi-million dollar houses.

Within Dana Point is a residential area named Lantern Village. All of the streets in this area are named after different colored lanterns (for example, Violet Lantern and Blue Lantern). This comes from the fact that 200 years ago, ships that pulled into Dana Point Harbor would use colored lanterns as advertisement of their fares.

There is a great surfing history to Dana Point. Many companies that produce products for surfing began in this city (including Hobie Alter). Surf magazines such as Surfer’s Journal and Surfer Magazine had their start (and headquarters) in Dana Point. Most notably, the movie “Endless Summer” was produced in Dana Point by Bruce Brown. Prior to the harbor being built in 1966, there was a notorious surf break known as “Killer Dana”. The wave would come out of the deep water and break close to the rocky shore. Unfortunately for those that surfed “Killer Dana”, there is now a breakwater cutting through its heart. However, there are still many surfers enjoying Doheny Beach every day. Many short-boarders also surf up the street at another world famous break known as Salt Creek. There was a huge megamouth shark caught near Dana Point back in 1990! This rare species of shark is not known for attacking humans but rather feeds on plankton and jellyfish.

Dana Point is a great place for a vacation. There are many events throughout the year to plan for. Spanning two weekends in March, the Festival of Whales has been celebrated since 1972. The popular Tall Ships Festival is held in September. If you are interested in classic cars, the Dana Point Concours d’Elegance has been held at the Monarch Beach Golf Links since 2008. There is also a bike race called the Dana Point Grand Prix each year. Around Thanksgiving the city puts on an event geared to families, the Turkey Trot which contains a 5K or 10K walk/run as well as a Kids’ Gobble Wobble race (ages 5-12).

Voice: Vivian Tamayo
Written by Michele Dominguez
Produced by Philip Dominguez (Trade Federation InfoTeam)
Video/Images by Philip Dominguez

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