Explore Dana Point local geography, civic resources and voter guides, with dated official population and registration facts for Orange County.
At a glance: Dana Point is an incorporated city in Orange County. Population: 32,268 (California Department of Finance estimate as of January 1, 2026). Registered voters: 24,338 (California Secretary of State, as of September 4, 2026).
Dana Point’s coastal geography is visible in its public trail network: bluff-top walks, headlands and creekside parks each offer a different part of the city’s landscape. The official Parks and Trails directory identifies Bluff Top Trail as a historical walk overlooking the harbor, while the Dana Point Preserve belongs to the Headlands Conservation Area. These are distinct destinations, not a single continuous park. Creekside Park sits beside San Juan Creek, and Del Obispo Park is next to the Dana Point Community Center. The city also lists small neighborhood parkettes and overlooks, including Calle Paloma Parkette and Chloe Luke Overlook. This mix of recreation spaces connects coastal scenery with residential neighborhoods and civic facilities inland from the shoreline. The municipal directory publishes trail alerts and renovation information alongside individual locations. Check the current entry before relying on a route or facility description, especially where coastal access can change. Dana Point’s city resources, county properties and other managing agencies have different responsibilities; the name of a coastal destination alone does not establish its operator.
The city lists Bluff Top Trail as a historical walk above the harbor and the Dana Point Preserve as part of the Headlands Conservation Area.
The official directory identifies Creekside Park adjacent to San Juan Creek, with play areas and other recreation amenities.
No. The directory includes inland neighborhood spaces and Del Obispo Park beside the Community Center as well as coastal overlooks.
24,338 (California Secretary of State, as of September 4, 2026).
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