Dana Point

City in Orange County, California

View of Dana Point, California
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Dana Point is a city in Orange County, California, with 33,107 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 144 ft (44 m) above sea level. The nearest town is San Juan Capistrano, 2.8 miles NE.

About Dana Point

Dana Point ( 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.

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Living in Dana Point

Median household income
$141,520
Median home value
$1,320,300
Median rent
$3,106/mo
Median age
47.4
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Dana Point, CA population

Dana Point had 33,107 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census33,107
Density5,103 per sq mi (1,970 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Dana Point at a glance

StateCalifornia (CA)
CountyOrange County
TypeCity
Population33,107 (2020)
Land area6.49 sq mi (16.8 km²)
Water area0.27 sq mi (0.69 km²)
Elevation144 ft (44 m)
Coordinates33.4755° N, 117.6931° W
ZIP codes92629, 92624
Official websitedanapoint.org
Census code (GEOID)0617946

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Dana Point

What county is Dana Point in?

Dana Point is in Orange County, California.

What is the population of Dana Point, CA?

33,107 people lived in Dana Point at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Dana Point, CA?

The main ZIP code is 92629. Other ZIP codes: 92624.

What is the elevation of Dana Point?

144 feet (44 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Dana Point?

San Juan Capistrano (2.8 mi), Laguna Niguel (3.8 mi), San Clemente (5.0 mi), Ladera Ranch (5.9 mi), Laguna Beach (6.1 mi).

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