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Dana Point, CA

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A laid-back Southern California surf town

Beaches Coastal Surfing Parks Adventurous Calm

Just south of Laguna Beach, Dana Point is a pristine coastal city in Southern California. Known for its unique seaside adventures and laid-back surfer vibe, Dana Point is a wonderful place to find beautiful natural landscapes, sandy beaches, and outdoor recreation.

Dana Point’s welcoming community offers popular beaches such as Salt Creek Beach, popular for surfing and swimming, as well as Doheny State Beach, complete with open green space, three miles of sandy beach, and family-friendly campsites. This active community appreciates Dana Point’s opportunities for recreation, so community parks and public beaches are a popular commodity around town.

A bustling historic harbor, locally owned and operated restaurants, and boutique and specialty shops thrive in Dana Point. Enjoy a round of golf at Monarch Beach Golf Links, or take some time to paddleboard, surf, boat, or wildlife watch on the Pacific. Known as “the whale capital of the West,” Dana Point offers incredible whale and dolphin watching opportunities, so keep a look out! Apartment rentals tend to be less expensive than neighboring cities, so find your ideal rental and enjoy living in this costal oasis.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Dana Point, CA is $1,923 for a studio, $2,896 for one bedroom, $3,566 for two bedrooms, and $5,020 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Dana Point has decreased by -3.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,896/month
729 Sq Ft
House
$12,800/month
2,442 Sq Ft
Condo
$5,281/month
1,378 Sq Ft
Townhome
$5,623/month
1,699 Sq Ft
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Transportation

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Very Walkable

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If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

28

Some Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

51

Bikeable

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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Palisades Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

343 Students

7
out of 10

Richard Henry Dana Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

294 Students

4
out of 10

Richard Henry Dana Exceptional Needs School

Public

Grades K-6

30 Students

Rating Unavailable

Dana Hills High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,965 Students

8
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Doheny State Beach
  • Salt Creek Beach
  • Capistrano Beach Park
  • Aliso Beach
  • Aliso and Wood Wilderness Park

Airports

  • John Wayne/Orange County

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