Dana Point, CA
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 36,173 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | High |
| Health Care: | Limited |
| Housing Price: | High |
| Income: | Average |
Climate
The town encounters breezes from the Pacific Ocean and a range of temperatures throughout the year.
Geography
The halfway point between Los Angeles and San Diego, this town is right on the coast of Southern California.
Cultural Attractions
Dana Point holds the annual Festival of Whales Street Faire, which celebrates the return of the Gray Whale off the coast.
Recreation
Dana Point boasts the Dana Point Harbor, where many ocean-centered activities such as whale watching and boating are offered.
Historical
Richard Henry Dana Jr., the town's namesake, referred to the area (then called Capistrano Bay) as "the most romantic spot in California" in his book Two Years Before the Mast.
| Air quality [details] | 100 |
| Percentage of days where air quality is good [details] | 70.0% |
| Number of doctors associated with the county [details] | 8,370 |
| Hospitals in the location itself / within 15 miles / within 30 miles | 0 / 18 / 87 |
| America's Best Hospitals in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles | 0 / 1 / 7 |
Closest hospitals
Closest nursing homes ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Overall Rating | Medicare/Medicaid Participation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capistrano Beach Care Center | Capistrano Beach, CA | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Emeritus At San Juan Capistrano | San Juan Capistrano, CA | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare |
| South Coast Medical Ctr D/P Sn | Laguna Beach, CA | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| The Covington Care Center | Aliso Viejo, CA | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare |
| Country Villa Laguna Hills Healthcare Center | Laguna Hills, CA | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Palm Terrace Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center | Laguna Hills, CA | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Villa Valencia Health Care Center | Laguna Hills, CA | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare |
| Freedom Village Healthcare Center | Lake Forest, CA | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Lake Forest Nursing Center | Lake Forest, CA | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Regents Point - Windcrest | Irvine, CA | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Crystal Cove Care Center | Newport Beach, CA | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Flagship Healthcare Center | Newport Beach, CA | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Newport Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | Newport Beach, CA | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Mesa Verde Convalescent Hospital | Costa Mesa, CA | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare |
| Newport Subacute Healthcare Center | Costa Mesa, CA | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Victoria Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center | Costa Mesa, CA | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Fairview Developmental Center | Costa Mesa, CA | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicaid |
| Country Villa Plaza Convalescent Center | Santa Ana, CA | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Royale Health Care Center | Santa Ana, CA | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Newport Specialty Hospital D/P Snf | Tustin, CA | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Tustin Care Center | Tustin, CA | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicaid |
| Carehouse Convalescent Hosp | Santa Ana, CA | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Park West Care And Rehabilitation Center | Santa Ana, CA | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Coastal Communities Hospital D/P Snf | Santa Ana, CA | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| French Park Care Center | Santa Ana, CA | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
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