City of Dana Point

Dana Point encompasses 6.5 square miles and is home to 35,110 people and numerous businesses. It prides itself with nearly seven miles of coastal bluffs and rolling hills along the Pacific Ocean with its charming beaches and wild surfs. Most noteworthy of these bluffs is a unique promontory known as the Headlands, which overlooks Dana Point Harbor. Some of the City’s annual festivals and events include the Turkey Trot in November, Festival of Whales in March, Dana Point Grand Prix in the spring, Concours D'Elegance in September, and 4th of July fireworks show. The City is home to world class resorts, Dana Point Harbor, the award winning Ocean Institute. The City incorporated in January 1989 as a general law City with a Council-Manager form of government with five Council members elected citywide. The City’s leadership and development is guided by its Mission, and Strategic and General Plans. The City provides a myriad of services such as Police and Fire (through the County of Orange and the Fire District Authority), code enforcement, zoning and building permitting, public works, recreation, parks and senior services. It also provides other services and programs such as animal control, street sweeping, annual tree maintenance, community gardens, vacation checks, and others. The Council and staff are committed to producing results and providing our residents, businesses and visitors with excellent service.