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Also known as Dana Point, California, Dana Point, CA

city in Orange County, California, United States

Key facts

Country
United States
State
California
County
Orange
Incorporated
January 1, 1989
Named after
Richard Henry Dana Jr.
Type
Council-Manager
Mayor
Matthew Pagano
City manager
Mike Killebrew
Total
6.75 sq mi (17.49 km )
Land
6.49 sq mi (16.80 km )
Water
0.26 sq mi (0.68 km ) 3.91%
Elevation
144 ft (44 m)
Density
5,102.7/sq mi (1,970.18/km )
Time zone
UTC−8 ( Pacific )
Summer dst
UTC−7 (PDT)
Zip codes
92624, 92629
Fips code
06-17946
Gnis feature ids
1656474 , 2410293

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Official website

Home - City of Dana Point, CA

Discover Dana Point, California – a vibrant coastal city offering stunning beaches, world-class dining, and a rich maritime history. Explore our community events, outdoor activities, and local attractions!

danapoint.org

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Wikidata facts

Official name
Dana Point
Located in
Orange County
Population
33107
Area
76.364063
Elevation
44
Shares border with
Laguna Niguel
Official website
www.danapoint.org
Image
Dana Point a city in southern Orange County CA Photo D Ramey Logan.jpg
Households
14392
Dialing code
949
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twinned administrative body
Ajaccio
Commons category
Dana Point, California
topic's main category
Category:Dana Point, California
inception
1989-00-00
category of associated people
Category:People from Dana Point, California
postal code
92629
water as percent of area
77.964
P8168
OSHA
water area
59.536442
per capita income
64968
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Encyclopedic overview

Dana Point (/ˌdeɪnə-/ DAY-nuh) is an affluent coastal city located in southern Orange County, California, United States. The population was 33,107 at the 2020 census. It has one of the few harbors along the Orange County coast; 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., author of Two Years Before the Mast, which 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.

Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “Dana Point” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.

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