Dana Strands Beach is one of those places that feels quietly iconic in Dana Point, California. Tucked beneath the Dana Point Headlands, it has a relaxed, almost secret quality—wide sand, gentle waves, and sweeping coastal views that make you want to slow down and look around a little longer.

Learn about Dana Point Harbor, the legacy of Harpoon Henry’s, and how this iconic waterfront inspires cheerful coastal artwork.

Discover Heritage Park in Dana Point, a scenic overlook known for harbor views, weddings, and engagements, and the artwork inspired by this special place.

Salt Creek Beach stretches out beneath one of Dana Point’s most recognizable bluffs, offering a wide shoreline, rolling waves, and a dramatic sense of scale. With the headland rising above the sand and the ocean opening wide in front of you, the beach feels spacious, breezy, and unmistakably Southern California.

Discover the rich history of the Dana Point Headlands — from the Acjachemen people and the hide trade to Ole Hanson’s “Spanish Village by the Sea” — in my latest watercolor and ink artwork. Learn how this coastal bluff was saved from development and how I captured its wild beauty with bold ink lines and sunny watercolor layers.