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  Dana Point, California - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Dana Point is a city located in southern Orange County, California.
The city was named after the headland of Dana Point, which was in turn named for Richard Henry Dana, Jr.
One of the very few known specimens of the megamouth shark was caught off Dana Point in 1990.
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 Dana Point, California -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Dana Point is a city located in southern (Click link for more info and facts about Orange County, California) Orange County, California.
The city was named after the headland of Dana Point, which was in turn named for (Click link for more info and facts about Richard Henry Dana, Jr.) Richard Henry Dana, Jr.
Dana Point is located at 33°28'20" North, 117°41'35" West (33.472210, -117.693038).
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/d/da/dana_point,_california.htm   (612 words)

  
 Dana Point: The Romantic Cove of the California Coast
Dana Point Harbor and marina were built and officially dedicated in 1971.
Dana Point Harbor is a County Park located within the City of Dana Point.
Doheny State Beach in Dana Point has a five acre lawn with private picnic facilities rentals plus a sand beach and plenty of restrooms, volleyball courts, food concessions, showers, etc. It is located off Dana Point Harbor Drive, charges a parking fee of under $10, and has 121 tent sites for RV parking and tents.
www.beachcalifornia.com /dana.html   (742 words)

  
 DANA POINT Attractions, Entertainment, and Points of Interests
Dana Point is named after its ocean Promontory, which in turn was named for an early California visitor, sailor Richard Henry Dana 1851-82.
Dana's likeness is depicted in a tall statue on Dana Island, the small Island in the middle of the harbor, at Island way and Dana Drive.
This replica of the 1830 schooner that Richard Henry Dana sailed on is docked alongside the marine institute year-round.
www.onlineguide.com /entertainment/Your_Town/danapoint.html   (1320 words)

  
 Dana Point - The Beach Cities
Yet (despite Dana's social and financial position- his grandfather had been chief justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Court) he chose not to go as a passenger but as a common sailor, before the mast, as the phrase went.
Dana Point is located midway between the cities of San Diego and Los Angeles in the southern portion of Orange County.
Dana Point Harbor is the gateway to Doheny State Park, one of California's most popular beach facilities.
www.thebeachcities.com /dp.html   (759 words)

  
 Dana Point History
Dana was traveling aboard the brig Pilgrim, which at the time had to travel to California via Cape Horn and he stormy Strait of Magellan.
The original community of Dana Point had its origins in a housing development scheme in the 1920s, part of which can still be seen in the unfinished cement foundation for a hotel and bar that rests above the Dana Point Harbor, and which today is the centerpiece of a park.
The original plan for Dana Point was for a Spanish-style town with wide streets named after "Lanterns," and when the streets were laid out, there were actual lanterns for street lights, modeled on the old sailor's kerosene lanterns.
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 DANA POINT
Dana Point is located between Los Angeles and San Diego on the Pacific Ocean.
Dana Point is home to 36,850 residents and is characterized by nearly seven miles of prominent coastal bluffs and rolling hills overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
The Dana Point Harbor is also considered the gateway to Doheny State Park, one of California's most popular beach facilities.
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 About Dana Point at Killer Dana Surf Shop - Surfing is The Best Life   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Dana called the high bluffs and sheltered coves of this area the most beautiful spot on the California coast.
Dana Point was also once home to a very special Wave.
That wave broke at the Dana Point Cove and was known as Killer Dana.
www.killerdana.com /killerdana/dept.asp?s_id=0&dept_id=3310   (478 words)

  
 Dana Point Real Estate - Dana Point Properties and Real Estate
Dana Point Harbor is an exciting portside community, located in a natural setting cove-bound on one side by dramatic cliffs and, on the other by the clear waters of the Pacific.
Dana Point is considered one of the most romantic spots in California.
Dana Point Harbor is the home of the tallship "Pilgrim", as well as the Ocean Institute and the Dana Point Youth and Group Facility both offering a wide variety of programs.
www.canadaygroup.com /dana-point.cfm   (251 words)

  
 Dana Point Real Estate - San Clemente Real Estate - Laguna Niguel Real Estate   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Dana Point is characterized by nearly seven miles of coastal bluffs and rolling hills along the Pacific Ocean.
Dana Point's sister city to the south lies at the southern tip of Orange County with nothing but 20 miles of ocean, and natural preserves to the south.
If you are considering a move to Dana Point, or San Clemente, youll find every style of condo, and single family home ranging in price from the low $400,000s to $8,000,000+ depending on the location and the views.
www.therealestatesgroup.com   (2255 words)

  
 Dana Point
The city of Dana Point continues to be a leader in South Orange County by providing a responsive and professional level of law enforcement services.
Dana Point is supported by sheriff’s department services including the Gang Enforcement Team, Mounted Unit, Crime Prevention Unit, DUI teams and DUI checkpoints.
Dana Point has seen an impressive recent decline in Part I crimes—homicide, rape, robbery, assault, burglary, theft and auto theft.
www.ocsd.org /PatrolledCities/danapt.asp   (270 words)

  
 DanaPoint-ca.com for hotels, restaurants, jobs, events, real estate, harbor, business services and general information ...
Dana Point provides over 1,835 hotel rooms ranging in accommodations and services from economy hotels to the four star Ritz Carlton and St.
Dana Point Harbor was built in the historic bay, opening to small craft in 1971.
Dana Point Harbor is also the gateway to Doheny State Park, one of California’s most popular beach facilities.
www.danapoint-ca.com   (546 words)

  
 -Dana Point hotels, Dana Point travel guide.-
Dana Point is situated on the beautiful Southern California coast, halfway between San Diego and Los Angeles.
Dana Point encompasses 6.5 square miles and is home to 35,110 people and numerous businesses, all working together as one community.
Dana Point is named after Richard Henry Dana, Jr., a Harvard-trained lawyer, seaman, and author of the classic sea journal, Two Years Before the Mast.
www.dana-point.com   (1736 words)

  
 Dana Point Real Estate. Dana Point, Orange County, California.
Dana Point is one of California's newest cities.
Dana Point was named after Richard Henry Dana, the Bostonian who wrote Two Years Before the Mast.
Dana Point has a harbor with about 2,500 berths.
www.orangecoastrealestate.com /dana_point   (167 words)

  
 Dana Point Harbor, Dana Point, Ca
Dana Point Harbor, Dana Point, Ca Welcome to Dana Point Harbor
Located about halfway between Los Angeles and San Diego on the southern Orange County coast, Dana Point Harbor is truly one of the most spectacular man-made harbors in the world.
The harbor and adjacent city are named after Richard Henry Dana, who, in 1835 at the age of 19, sailed around Cape Horn aboard the trading brig "Pilgrim" in search of cowhides for Boston shoe factories.
www.danapointharbor.com   (257 words)

  
 Dana Point Real Estate Info and MLS Search
It is bordered by the cities of Laguna Niguel and Laguna Beach to the north, San Juan Capistrano to the east, and San Clemente to the south.
Dana Point has 35,000 residents and is blessed with nearly seven miles of high coastal bluffs and gently rolling hills facing the Pacific Ocean.
In short, Dana Point is one of the most picturesque cities in the world, so bring your camera.
www.debbieferrari.com /dana-point.htm   (923 words)

  
 Realty Times - Real Estate News and Advice - Local Market Conditions
Dana Point encompasses a diversity of homes, from small Beach condos, custom and neighborhood family homes, up-scale homes near the harbor to the high-end homes in the Monarch Beach area near the fabulous resort hotels.
Dana Point is a great beach community and has a small town feel with a quaint harbor area and sweeping ocean views.
The city of Dana Point is continuing their "Beautification Project" which will benefit all homeowners in the area.
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 Dana Point Photos and Posters / Prints
Dana Point is about half way between Los Angeles and San Diego.
The city of Dana Point was named after Richard Henry Dana Jr.
The Dana Point Harbor is the gateway to Doheny State Park, a well known California beach facility.
www.laphotos.com /dana_point.html   (145 words)

  
 City of Dana Point Attractions & Points of Interes
Dana Point Harbor The Harbor houses 2,500 yachts within its two marinas, inside a one-and-a-half mile jetty.
Dana Point is the home of the popular sportfishing vessels owned and operated by Dana Wharf Sportfishing.
The Dana Point Youth and Group facility attracts hundreds each week for its wide variety of programs for all ages.
www.danapoint.org /tourism/attractions.html   (634 words)

  
 BEST OF Dana Point
Dana Point is located about halfway between Los Angeles and San Diego on the southern Orange County coast and its Harbor is truly one of the most spectacular man-made harbors in the world.
Dana Point is characterized by nearly seven miles of prominent coastal bluffs and rolling hills along the Pacific Ocean.
Dana Point lodging properties provide over 1,400 rooms ranging in accommodations and services from economy hotels to the five star Marriott Laguna Cliffs Resort.
www.bestofdanapoint.com   (465 words)

  
 Dana Point, California - Community Guide
Today, Dana Point is beginning to feel the limits of it's growth and expansion.
If you're interested in the history of Dana Point, it can be found along with Dana Point general information, Dana Point educational resources plus Dana Point real estate and housing information for both residents and visitors alike.
Annual events in Dana Point and links to local organizations in Dana Point are listed so you may participate in all the city has to offer.
www.orangecounty.net /cities/DanaPoint.html   (421 words)

  
 HISTORY OF DANA POINT: MAIN INDEX   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
This part of Dana Point On-Line is dedicated to the history of Orange County in general, and Dana Point and the South County area in particular.
We invite anyone with a memory or anecdote about Old Dana Point to email it in for inclusion in the history of Dana Point ON-LINE.
DANA POINT, "The Most Romantic Spot on the Coast"
www.hrh.servsite.com /danapoint/history.htm   (86 words)

  
 Dana Point Real Estate & Homes for sale in Orange County, California
Located along the magnificent South Orange County coastline, Dana Point is home to 35,110 residents and is characterized by nearly seven miles of prominent bluffs and rolling hills along the Pacific Ocean.
A California native who now resides in Dana Point, Mary Beth Buckles provides her clients with a unique blend of business acumen and unmatched quality service.
If it is newer or older residential real estate in Dana Point in Orange County, you can be sure we have what you are looking for.
www.dana-point-realestate.com   (580 words)

  
 City of Dana Point - Official site
At the Dana Point City Council Meeting on October 26, 2005, Council Members approved a new policy for community-based, non-profit grant funding requests.
The new City Council policy requires community-based groups requesting assistance from the City of Dana Point to submit a detailed funding application to the Dana Point City Clerk’s office in order to be considered for community-based grant funds.
It is on this evening that the Council Members announced a winner of the three month City Motto Contest and selected an official City Motto for Dana Point.
www.ci.dana-point.ca.us   (622 words)

  
 OCRegister.com
Roughly 400 volunteers are needed for the 28th annual Dana Point Turkey Trot, a 5K and 10K run that benefits the Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County.
Dana Point Theater Company is expected to perform comic and dramatic monologues from stage and screen at the First Friday Art Reception from 6 to 9 p.m.
The Dana Point Harbor Department is collecting casual clothing and baby diapers for survivors of Hurricane Katrina.
www.ocregister.com /community/dana_point_news   (1549 words)

  
 Laguna Beach Hotels :: Dana Point Harbor Inn California
Dana Point is home of California's most breathtaking sites.
You'll love our location at the entrance of Dana Point Harbor and in front of Doheny State Beach.
Evenings are great for a romantic walk along the beach or enjoying the spectacular views from the area's many vista points.
www.danapointharborinn.com   (284 words)

  
 Dana Point Vacation Rentals, Hotels, Weather, Map and Attractions
The scenery is magnificent, especially from a promontory bluff known as “The Headlands,” which overlooks Dana Point Harbor.
Whale watching is popular at Dana Point December through March, and the annual “Festival of Whales,” is held each March.
Dana Point offers so much to see and do; your only problem will be finding enough time to enjoy this incredibly beautiful seaside town!
www.californiavacation.com /regions/Dana-Point-California.html   (522 words)

  
 Dana Point Real Estate Homes for Sale in Dana Point, Orange County California Realtor Danette Perkins
Dana Point home buying - View homes for sale in Dana Point of Orange County California.
Start by finding out how much your Dana Point, California home is worth with the Dana Point Home Value finder.
If you are looking for California listings, home buying, homes and condos and townhomes, newer or older residential homes for sale in Dana Point, or other surrounding areas in Orange County, California, Danette Perkins can help you out.
danapointrealestate.net   (427 words)

  
 Sailors Choice Dana Point Harbor   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Just where we landed was a small cove, or `bight,` which gave us, at high tide, a few square feet of sand-beach between the sea and the bottom of the hill.
Dana Point Harbor is a man-made harbor built in a cove formed by the headlands of Dana Point to the north in Capistrano Bay.
For news from the County of Orange, there is The Dana Point Harbor Plan...
www.sailorschoice.com /dp/index.htm   (334 words)

  
 Dana Point, California Annual Events
Dana Point Harbor has great Whale Watching Excursion Services to provide you with an exciting and and awesome experience.
It's time for the whales to make their annual trip down south and the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce will celebrate with their 9th Annual Street Fair, which is part of the 29th Whale Festival with a weekend of fun, food, entertainment and an arts & craft show with over 100 vendors.
Enjoy pounding surf, rugged cliffs, and cool ocean breezes as you sail through the Dana Point Marina, Doheny State Park and pass the historic tallship Pilgrim moored in Dana Point Harbor.
www.orangecounty.net /cities/DanaPoint_events.html   (797 words)

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