The Here and Now of Dana Point

Orange County California isn’t all about high-end shopping and living the life of a celebrity; south of Laguna Beach is a spot well-known by surf enthusiasts and enhanced by a colorful history. Combining elements of ambition and leisure, Dana Point attracts serious boarders and beach lovers looking to escape the crowds that tend to flock to better known locales. To catch some waves or to catch some quality downtime, Dana Point vacation rentals are here to redefine what a getaway can be.

It sounds pretty standard for California, but just try not to be impressed by Dana Point’s credentials. Surfing royalty spent time here when it was possible to catch a wave called “Killer Dana” (a changed landscape has rendered that thrill extinct, but new challenges exist to replace it), and today top attractions include Salt Creek Beach Park, Doheny State Beach and the Ocean Institute, a non-profit organization dedicated to preservation and education in the realm of ocean studies. Open on the weekends for exhibits, animal feedings and learning labs, this would be a great place to take the kids. Just settle into a Dana Point California vacation rental to allow yourselves access to all of this and a little more.

Aside from the intense surfing experiences already mentioned there’s also sport fishing, windsurfing, kayaking, jet skiing, shopping and dining at one of over a dozen restaurants. If picnics, child-friendly areas, quiet stretches of beach and a connection to something bigger (surf heroes and physical feats as opposed to spoiled teens and materialism) appeal to you, then Dana Point would be a good fit. Keep in mind as well that you’re not too far from Disney Land, Los Angeles, Sea World and Catalina Island (among other top Cali draws), so Dana Point rentals truly place you in the thick of it all. Be as daring or as safe as you like, but don’t miss the chance to let a fine vacation whisk you away.

While you are searching for California beach rentals, consider some coastal options like Los Angeles rentals, San Francisco apartment rentals, Santa Barbara rentals, or San Diego beach rentals. Other California areas include Big Bear Lake cabin rentals and Lake Tahoe vacation rentals.