Dana Point & South Orange County

Dana Point is a coastal city in South Orange County, known for its harbor, beaches, and ocean views. While our office is in Glendora, Maureen also helps buyers and sellers in Dana Point and the surrounding South Orange County communities, bringing the same preparation and attention our foothill clients count on.

Buyers drawn to Dana Point usually have a clear picture of the lifestyle they want: time near the harbor, evenings with a view, and the beach close by. The details are what take time. How do hillside and bluff-area homes compare with homes a few blocks inland? What do the HOA rules allow? Which remodel plans may need extra approvals in the coastal zone? We help you ask those questions early, before you write an offer.

Sellers in Dana Point need marketing that captures light, views, and setting, along with pricing grounded in recent sales of truly comparable homes. Small differences in view, elevation, and street can make a meaningful difference in value along the coast, so we look closely at the details before recommending a list price.

If your move connects the foothills and the coast, we can help with both ends. You may be selling in the San Gabriel Valley and buying on the coast, or heading the opposite direction. Because our team works in both areas, we can coordinate the timing and contingencies on both sides of the move so each step feels clear.

Whether you are buying a coastal home, selling one, or comparing Dana Point with nearby cities, you will get honest advice and a plan you can follow. Explore the area notes below, search homes on our site, or call the team at (626) 387-8422 to start the conversation.

Dana Point Areas

Dana Point Harbor area
Homes near the harbor, with boating, shops, restaurants, and waterfront views close by.

Lantern District
Dana Point's town center, with restaurants, shops, and a mix of condos, townhomes, and single-family homes nearby.

Monarch Beach
A coastal area on the northern side of the city with single-family homes, condos, and HOA communities, some with ocean views.

Capistrano Beach
The southern side of the city near San Clemente, with homes on the hillsides above the coast and close to the beach.

Nearby South Orange County
If you are also considering San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, Laguna Niguel, or Laguna Beach, we can help you compare them side by side.

Lifestyle & Getting Around

• Beaches and outdoors: Doheny State Beach, Salt Creek Beach, and the harbor make the coast part of everyday life.
• Coastal considerations: Coastal homes can involve HOA rules, view questions, and extra permitting steps for remodels in the coastal zone. We review disclosures carefully during escrow.
• Schools: School assignments depend on the specific address, so confirm boundaries directly with the school district before you buy.
• Getting around: Pacific Coast Highway runs through Dana Point, and Interstate 5 is close by for trips north through Orange County and south toward San Diego.

Why Work With Maureen

Maureen Haney has been a licensed California real estate agent since October 1993, bringing more than 30 years of experience to every sale and purchase. Before real estate, she spent 15 years in high-tech sales and marketing, and she holds a BS in Marketing from California State University, Long Beach, along with the GRI, CRS, CLHMS, and SFR designations. Her CLHMS (Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist) designation reflects her focus on marketing higher-end homes with care and discretion.

Whether your home is on the coast or in the foothills, you get the same preparation, professional marketing, and careful negotiation. Maureen works alongside Jenny Threadgill and Dana Espinoza, with Jason Haney leading operations, so you get prompt answers and organized support from first conversation to closing.

Dana Point & South Orange County FAQs

Do you serve Dana Point and South Orange County?
Yes. While our office is in Glendora, Maureen also helps buyers and sellers in Dana Point and South Orange County. Whether you are buying a coastal home, selling one, or moving between the foothills and the coast, you will get the same experience and attention.

What is Dana Point like?
Dana Point is a coastal city in South Orange County, known for its harbor, beaches, and ocean views. Homes range from condos and townhomes to single-family homes, with many buyers drawn to the coastal lifestyle. We will help you compare neighborhoods based on how you want to live.

What should I know about buying a coastal home?
Coastal properties can come with considerations inland homes may not, such as HOA rules, view questions, and extra permitting steps for remodels in coastal areas. We help you ask the right questions and review disclosures carefully during escrow.

Can you help me move between the San Gabriel Valley and the coast?
Yes. If you are selling in the foothills and buying in South Orange County, or the other way around, our team can coordinate both sides of the move. We will plan timing and contingencies with you so each step feels clear.