Dana Point, California
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Dana Point (/ˌdeɪnə-/) is a 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, and with ready access via State Route 1, it is a popular local destination for surfing.
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Dana Point, California | |
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Motto: "Harboring the Good Life" | |
Coordinates: 33°28′2″N 117°41′53″W | |
Country | United States |
State | California |
County | Orange |
Incorporated | January 1, 1989[1] |
Named for | Richard Henry Dana Jr.[2] |
Government | |
• Type | Council-Manager[2] |
• Mayor | Joe Muller[3] |
• Mayor Pro Tem | Mike Frost |
• City Council | Richard Viczorek Jamey Federico Michael Villar |
• 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) 77.96% |
Elevation | 144 ft (44 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 33,107 |
• Density | 5,102.81/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 |
Reference no. | 189[6] |
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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".[7] This area is designated California Historical Landmark #189.[6]