Dana Point Marine Life Refuge

Dana Point Marine Life Refuge is a park in , , . Dana Point Marine Life Refuge is situated nearby to the neighborhood , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Ocean Institute and Salt Creek Beach Park.

Museum
The is an ocean education organization located in . Founded as the Orange County Marine Institute in 1977, it offers ocean science and maritime history programs for K–12 students and their teachers.

Park
Photo: Don Graham, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is a beach located in , in the county of . A popular destination for South Orange County residents, it features amenities such as a halfcourt basketball court, beach volleyball, and a seven-acre grassy Bluff Park, and offers opportunities for surfing, swimming, and fishing.

School
Photo: Geophrie, Public domain.
is a high school in , opened in 1973. The school's enrollment of roughly 2,000 students is drawn from the nearby communities of , , Capistrano Beach, and .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Dana Point and Three Arch Bay.

Photo: Traveler100, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a coastal city located in southern , United States. The population was 33,107 at the 2020 census. With one of the few harbors along the Orange County coast and with ready access via State Route 1, it is a popular local destination for surfing.

Hamlet
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY 4.0.
is a 29-acre private gated community located in the South Laguna neighborhood of . It is named for a formation of three natural arches in the rocky cliffs along the ocean. is situated 2½ miles northwest of Dana Point Marine Life Refuge.

Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY 3.0.
is a city in southern , United States. The population was 35,253 at the 2020 Census. Named for Saint John of Capistrano, was founded by the Spanish in 1776, when Father Junípero Serra established Mission .

Dana Point Marine Life Refuge

Latitude
33.46213° or 33° 27′ 44″ north
Longitude
-117.71206° or 117° 42′ 43″ west
Elevation
16 feet (5 metres)
Open location code
8554F76Q+V5
Open­Street­Map ID
node 358822079
Open­Street­Map feature
leisure=­park
Geo­Names ID
5341487
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Satellite Map

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Chart House Restaurant and Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn.

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