Dana Point, California

Dana Point, California
City
Aerial view of Dana Point
Flag Seal
Motto:  "Harboring the Good Life"
Interactive map of Dana Point, California
Dana Point Location within California Dana Point Location within the United States
Coordinates: 33°28′2″N 117°41′53″W
Country	United States
State	California
County	Orange
Incorporated	January 1, 1989
Named for	Richard Henry Dana Jr.
Government
• Type	Council-Manager
• Mayor	Matthew Pagano
• City Manager	Mike Killebrew
Area
• Total	6.75 sq mi (17.49 km2)
• Land	6.49 sq mi (16.80 km2)
• Water	0.26 sq mi (0.68 km2)  3.91%
Elevation	144 ft (44 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	33,107
• Density	5,102.7/sq mi (1,970.18/km2)
Time zone	UTC−8 (Pacific)
• Summer (DST)	UTC−7 (PDT)
ZIP Codes	92624, 92629
Area code	949
FIPS code	06-17946
GNIS feature IDs	1656474, 2410293
Website	www.danapoint.org
California Historical Landmark
Reference no.	189

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Dana Point (/ˌdeɪnə-/ DAY-nuh) 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.

The city was named after the headland of Dana Point, which was in turn named after Richard Henry Dana Jr., whose 1840 memoir Two Years Before the Mast included a description of the area. Dana described the locale, including neighboring San Juan Capistrano, as "the only romantic spot on the coast". This area is designated California Historical Landmark #189.