Dana Point is located in Orange County. This is one of the most beautiful coastlines and harbors along the Pacific Ocean. Dana Point is located just south of Laguna Beach and west of San Juan Capistrano. Dana Point has very easy access from State Route 1. The population is approximately 33,000 people. Dana Point was named for the headland of Dana Point which in turn took its name from Richard Henry Dana Jr., author of Two Years Before the Mast. There is a replica of Dana’s ship, the Pilgrim in Dana Point Harbor, which is now used as a classroom by the Ocean Institute. This area is a designated California Historical Landmark #189.
Dana Point is a more affordable beach town, in Orange County, than cities such as Laguna Beach or Newport Beach. There are many home and neighborhood choices available in Dana Point, from the luxury custom built properties of Ritz Cove to the large country style properties in Del Obispo. Let the professional realtors of the Franco Team help guide you through the large array of choices. Dana Point is sub-divided into five sections; Capistrano Beach, Monarch Beach, Lantern Village, Dana Hills and Del Obispo. Dana Point is situated on a bluff, so there are wonderful views to be had including the Pacific Ocean, white water, Catalina Island, Dana Point Harbor and breathtaking sunsets. The home values range from 350,000 dollars for condos or starter homes to four million dollars for custom built beach front estates. Home values are dependent on views, location, size and neighborhood amenities. There are both guard gated and non-guard gated neighborhoods to choose from.
Dana Point students attend schools in the Capistrano Unified School District. There are several elementary schools and middle schools that serve the community of Dana Point. There is one only one high school for Dana Point, Dana Hills High School, it is one of the oldest high schools in the area, opening in 1972. Dana Hills High School has one of the strongest cross country programs in the US; they have won the California state title in 1988, 2007, 2008, and 2009. There are also eight private schools in the Dana Point area serving 1800 students. These schools include Gloria Dei Lutheran Pre-School, Monarch Bay Montessori, St. Edward the Confessor Parish School and West River Academy.
Dana Point has wonderful year round weather to enjoy the many outdoor activities that the area has to offer. There are seven miles of coastal bluffs and rolling hills skirting the Pacific Ocean. There 2500 boat slips and moorings available at the Dana Point Harbor. The Doheny State Park is 62 acres of open space that is used for camping, picnicking, swimming, surfing, tidal pool exploration and beach going. There several beaches in Dana Point including Salt Creek Beach, Monarch Beach, Dana Strand Beach, Baby Beach, Poche Beach and Capistrano County Beach. There are three incredible surfing areas in Dana Point; Doheny Beach, Dana Strands and Salt Creek.
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With five city sections and a vast amount of neighborhoods to choose from, the Franco Team of real estate professionals will successfully guide you through buying and selling process. The five distinctive sections of Costa Mesa include: Central Costa Mesa, Eastside Costa Mesa, Mesa Verde, South Coast Metro and Southwest Costa Mesa. Homes prices in Costa Mesa generally range from 250,000 dollars to 1.5 million dollars. Homes values are based on such property features as views, location, city location, lot size, house specifics and much more. The views available in Costa Mesa homes include Back Bay, bluffs and surrounding mountain views.
Costa Mesa has a rich academic history. There are multiple colleges located within the city, such as Orange Coast College, Coastline Community College, Vanguard University, National University and Whittier Law School. Coast Mesa is part of the distinguished Newport-Mesa Unified School District. There are 22 elementary schools, two middle schools; Tewinkle Middle School and Costa Mesa Middle School and two high schools; Costa Mesa High School and Estancia High School. Also within Costa Mesa borders are three alternative high schools; Back Bay High School, Monte Vista High School and Coastline Early College High School. There are an additional 23 private schools which serve 3,600 students. These schools include but are not limited to Christ Lutheran School, Grace Education, John Bunyan Academy, Kline School and Page Private School.
With gorgeous weather year round, it is no wonder that Costa Mesa is home to large array of outdoor activities. There are 28 community parks and two municipal golf courses for residents to enjoy. The Costa Mesa Tennis Center is a popular recreational area. Fairview Park hosts many summertime festivals and a summer concert series, in addition to being a wildlife and nature preserve. The city has many miles of trails winding through it for walking, biking, hiking and horseback riding.