A beautiful community of just over 35,000 residents is the southern Orange county city of Dana Point in California. This great beach community is well known for its surfing, fishing and especially whale-watching. Garnering the title, Whale Capitol of the West, It was the site of the 1990 capturings of the rare ‘megamouth’ shark. The Dana Point real estate area is also designated as a California Historical Landmark.

Dana Point real estate was described as “the only romantic spot in California”, by its namesake, author Richard Henry Dana, Jr., in a visit to the area and neighboring San Juan Capistrano. Dana Point real estate began as a planned community by a developer. However, the economic depression of the early 1930s stopped the construction and by 1939, all the investors had backed out or sold their investments. That tragedy did not stop the future development, which was revived in the 1950s, as today there are more than 14,000 homes, and Dana Point real estate continues to be desirable to people seeking a beach front retreat.

Aside from the city, Dana Point also hosts over 2500 boats in its harbor. Every major amenity is offered at the Harbor including guest slips, fuel dock, shipyard, and a myriad of recreational activities. The harbor is also home to more than 17 dining establishments and over 30 specialty shops to appeal to the diversity of residents, tourists and visitors.

Buying Dana Point real estate could be an opportunity for one to “get their sea legs”, as community class instruction is available in sailing, boating and other water-related activities. If you prefer the landlubber’s life instead, you could invest in the Dana Point real estate market just to live in a beautiful harbor city and still enjoy the magnificent whale watching opportunities from shore at the Salt Creek Beach. This area has plenty of spots overlooking the harbor and pacific, right in the view of the migration routes of the Gray Whale.

Each September the Tall Ships festival comes to Dana Point Harbor offering those fortunate enough to own Dana Point real estate the opportunity see some of the most magnificent vessels in the world. This festival is the largest type of its kind in the USA, and has Tall Ships from all over joining in the festivities.

The California State Parks system also manages a nearby State Park called Doheny State Beach. Owners of Dana Point real estate are just a few miles away from this vacation hot spot. Comprised of over 60 acres, its main feature is the mile-long sandy beach with the best surfing and swimming in the clear blue ocean. Bring the family along for a picnic as the park also provides one hundred picnic tables and BBQ grills as well as over 120 fully developed camp sites.




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