Dana Point Home Of The Tall Ships
The city was named after the headland of Dana Point, which was in turn named after Richard Henry Dana, Jr., author of “Two Years Before the Mast”, which included a description of the area. Dana described the locale, including neighboring San Juan Capistrano, as “the only romantic spot on the coast”.
Follow these links to get more local information in the Dana Point – Capistrano Beach Area – by Zip Code:
Capistrano Beach - 92624 Dana Point - 92629
There is more information regarding the history, demographics and economy of Dana Point and Capistrano Beach @ Wikipedia.