City of Dana Point - Government

City of Dana Point - Government Harboring the Good Life! To visit the City's official website, go to www.danapoint.org. Today, Capistrano Bay is known as Dana Point.

Incorporated in 1989, the City of Dana Point is named after Richard Henry Dana Jr. (1815-1882), a Harvard-trained lawyer, seaman, and author of the classic sea journal, Two Years Before the Mast (1840). In his journal, Dana documents his voyage from Boston around Cape Horn to California on the merchant ship, Pilgrim. Therein, Dana describes the area once known as Capistrano Bay, as "the most romantic spot in California." Dana Point is home to 36,765 residents and is characterized by nearly seven miles of prominent coastal bluffs and rolling hills along the Pacific Ocean. Most noteworthy of these bluffs is a unique promontory known as the "Headlands" which overlooks Dana Point Harbor, one of the most significant manmade alterations of the Orange County coastline. Dana Point Harbor provides slips and mooring for over 2,500 boats along with over 50 specialty shops and restaurants. The Harbor attracts thousands of visitors annually for shopping, sport fishing, walking, bicycling, parasailing and a host of recreational activities. The Dana Point Harbor is also considered the gateway to Doheny State Park, one of California’s most popular beach facilities. The 62-acre State Park offers camping, picnicking, swimming, surfing, bicycling, tide pool exploration and more. Dana Point provides over 1,900 hotel rooms ranging in accommodations and services from economy to five star hotels. Convention and meeting facilities are available at the larger resort facilities, and all provide access to Dana Point’s unique coastal amenities.

09/11/2026

📢 The upcoming City Council Meeting is scheduled for September 15, 2026.

To access the agenda, please click the link below:

⏰ There’s still time to apply! Be sure to submit your application by Monday, September 21.
09/10/2026

⏰ There’s still time to apply! Be sure to submit your application by Monday, September 21.

🌊 Make waves in your community – join the Dana Point Youth Board!

📣 Calling all Dana Point high school students!
The Dana Point Youth Board is a great opportunity for youth to be active and make a difference in their community. The Youth Board participates in various City activities throughout the year, promotes and encourages increased interest and participation among young people in community affairs, and meets to discuss issues that affect local teens.

🗓️ This Board meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 4:30 pm from October through April.

📄 Completed applications are due by Monday, September 21st at 5:30pm, and are available at danapoint.org/Youth-Board. Applicants must be Dana Point residents of high school age.

📞 Questions? Contact (949) 248-3507 or [email protected]

🛹 Ready to roll? Join our Skateboarding Camp and build skills, confidence, and friendships while having a blast at the s...
09/10/2026

🛹 Ready to roll?

Join our Skateboarding Camp and build skills, confidence, and friendships while having a blast at the skate park! Whether you're learning your first push or perfecting advanced tricks, this all-levels camp focuses on skill development, park awareness, safety, and confident riding in a positive, high-energy environment.

📅 September 14-17, 2026
⏰ Monday-Thursday | 3:00 PM-5:00 PM

✅ Bring your own skateboard, helmet, elbow pads, and knee pads
🛹 Safety gear is required at all times

Register today: Danapoint.org/recreation

09/10/2026

🎉 Congratulations Açaí Republic!

09/10/2026

🧘‍♂️ Don't miss yoga with iHeartYoga this Saturday! 🌞

09/10/2026

The Director of Emergency Services has issued a Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Emergency for Capistrano Bay Community Services District on Beach Road. For more information, please visit danapoint.org/beachroad

🎨 Celebrate Arts & Humanities Month in October with our Art & History Tour! 🚎Join us on Saturday, October 10, 2026 for t...
09/09/2026

🎨 Celebrate Arts & Humanities Month in October with our Art & History Tour! 🚎

Join us on Saturday, October 10, 2026 for the Dana Point Trolley Art & History Tour — a unique way to explore Dana Point’s vibrant arts scene and rich history!

🕒Tour Times:
•10:00am (Activity #9934)
•12:00pm (Activity #9935)

The Trolley Art and History Tour is a great way to explore the arts in Dana Point. Each tour will have an Art Ambassador and a docent from the Dana Point Historical Society to provide information and insight at all the stops, ranging from sculptures to murals. The tour will last for approximately an hour and 30 minutes.

🎟️ Tickets are $20 and spots are limited! Advanced registration is required. Walk-ons will not be available.

👉 Reserve yours today at danapoint.org/recreation

Let’s celebrate creativity and culture together! We hope to see you there!

🎟️ Get your tickets to Taste of Lantern Village!📅 Wednesday, September 16 🕔 5–8 PM 📍 La Plaza Park | 34111 La Plaza, Dan...
09/09/2026

🎟️ Get your tickets to Taste of Lantern Village!

📅 Wednesday, September 16
🕔 5–8 PM
📍 La Plaza Park | 34111 La Plaza, Dana Point

👉 Get your tickets today:
www.lanternvillageassociation.org/events

We’re adding some serious flavor to Taste of Lantern Village! 🧡💙

Lupe’s Mexican Eatery is joining us on September 16, bringing their bold Mexican flavors to our event!

Come hungry and enjoy samples from Lupe’s along with a lineup of participating local restaurants — all in one evening at La Plaza Park.

And every ticket has an impact. Proceeds benefit the Lantern Village Scholarship Program, supporting Dana Hills High School seniors from the Lantern Village as they continue their education.

Wednesday, September 16
5–8 PM
La Plaza Park | 34111 La Plaza, Dana Point

Get your tickets today:
www.lanternvillageassociation.org/events

Great food. Great community. A great cause. See you on Wed, Sept 16th!

☕ Don't miss it! Community Coffee Chat returns September 18.
09/09/2026

☕ Don't miss it! Community Coffee Chat returns September 18.

☕️ Community Coffee Chats are back! 💙

After a short summer break, the Dana Point Civic Association and Dana Point Chamber of Commerce invite you to join us for our monthly Community Coffee Chat, a relaxed morning gathering to stay informed, connect with neighbors, ask questions, and hear directly from local leaders.

📅 Friday, September 18
⏰ 8:30–9:30 AM
📍 at the Ocean Institute Campus

🗳️ This month’s featured topic: Meet Your Candidates!

The candidates for Dana Point City Council Districts 1, 2 and 3 and South Coast Water District Divisions 1 and 3 are running unopposed and will soon represent our community. This informal gathering is a great opportunity to get to know the candidates, hear why they chose to serve, learn more about their priorities, and share the issues that matter most to you.

Dana Point City Council Candidates:
🇺🇸 John Gabbard
🇺🇸 Matthew Pagano
🇺🇸 Hydee Riggs

South Coast Water District Board of Directors Candidates:
💧 Bill Green
💧 Joe Muller

Whether you’re curious about what’s ahead for Dana Point, want to learn more about your local representatives, or simply want to connect with your community over a cup of coffee, we hope you’ll join us!

☕️ Coffee will be provided courtesy of Coffee Importers. Thank you, Jim Miller!

🌤 Open to the public. Weather permitting.

Community Coffee Chats are held on the third Friday of each month at 8:30 AM at Coffee Importers, with the exception of a summer break.

Grab a cup, pull up a chair, and join the conversation about what’s happening in Dana Point! ☕️💙

🔗Visit DanaPointChamber.com for more information.

High tides and large swells from Hurricane Marie have impacted homes along Beach Road. The City has red-tagged six homes...
09/08/2026

High tides and large swells from Hurricane Marie have impacted homes along Beach Road. The City has red-tagged six homes and yellow-tagged two and will continue monitoring conditions, inspecting damage and coordinating with the Capistrano Bay District.

Affected property owners are working with coastal and engineering consultants on emergency protective measures authorized by the California Coastal Commission. Additional updates will be provided on danapoint.org/beachroad as new information becomes available.

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33282 Golden Lantern
Dana Point, CA
92629

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+19492483500

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