Dana Point, California

Dana Point is a city located in southern Orange County, California. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 35,110. As one of the few harbors along the Orange County coast, and with ready access via California State Route 1, it is a popular local destination.

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Orange County, California - 2000 - California State Route 1

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The city was named after the headland of Dana Point, which was in turn named for Richard Henry Dana, Jr., author of Two Years Before the Mast, which included a description of the area. Although Dana describes the anchorage as poor, it is the best available in the vicinity, and there is a developed harbor. This area is designated California Historical Landmark #189.

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Richard Henry Dana, Jr. - Two Years Before the Mast - California Historical Landmark

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Nicole Brown Simpson was a native of Dana Point.

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One of the very few known specimens of the megamouth shark was caught off Dana Point in 1990.

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Megamouth shark - 1990

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