City of Dana Point
Government AdministrationCalifornia, United States51-200 Employees
The City of Dana Point operates as a municipal government in the government administration sector, serving residents, businesses, and visitors in a coastal Orange County community. It uses a council-manager structure with a five-member council elected by district to guide policy and administration. The city provides a wide range of services, including public safety coordination through county and regional fire authorities, as well as code enforcement, zoning and building permitting, public works, recreation, parks, and senior services. Incorporated in January 1989 as a general-law city, Dana Point covers about 6.5 square miles and is home to roughly 33,600 residents along the coast. A recent development includes launching a visitor-focused mobile app in 2024 to help plan itineraries, reflecting ongoing efforts to improve services for residents and visitors.