Dana Point is a city in Orange County, Southern California. Trails wind through Dana Point Headlands Conservation Area, which has sweeping ocean views and an interpretive center.
Dana Point Headlands Beach is located below the high crumbling cliffs of the Dana Point. This is a sandy beach covered with rocks and boulders that has excellent tide pools to explore at low tides.
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".

This galley is from 3 days enjoying the sights and sounds of a wonderful area.