Property Management · Dana Point, CA
Dana Point property management for coastal living, harbor to bluff.
Boutique residential management for Dana Point owners — the walkable Lantern District and harbor village to Capistrano Beach and the oceanfront estates of Monarch Beach. Every property handled personally by Adam Tomalas, CA DRE #02222825.
$3K–$12K
Typical monthly rent
25 days
Avg. days to rent
2 ZIPs
92629 · 92624
~33,000
Residents
Dana Point isn’t one market — it’s a harbor town with a luxury coastline.
Dana Point is Orange County’s harbor town — a coastal city that runs from the walkable Lantern District above the marina to the gated oceanfront estates of Monarch Beach, with the value pocket of Capistrano Beach to the south. A harbor-village Lantern District condo is nothing like a Niguel Shores ocean-view home or a Monarch Beach oceanfront estate, and pricing across that range — from the $2,800s to well past $35,000 a month — takes local knowledge, not a citywide average.
We’ve worked across the neighborhoods here: the Lantern District (walkable harbor-village condos and cottages), Monarch Beach (the gated resort corridor near Salt Creek and the Waldorf Astoria/Ritz-Carlton), Niguel Shores (a gated ocean-view community with its own amenities), Capistrano Beach (the more attainable south-end beach pocket), and Dana Hills and Del Obispo (family homes near Dana Hills High).
Bear’s approach in Dana Point is the same as anywhere, executed to a higher standard: identify the right tenant for the specific pocket of town, price to the comp set, screen rigorously, and back the placement with our six written guarantees. The difference is fluency — a harbor-village condo, a Capo Beach cottage, and a Monarch Beach oceanfront estate are three different businesses, and we run all three.
At a glance
Dana Point
Population
~33,000
Median home value
~$1.7M
Typical rent (3-4BR)
$5,500–12,000/mo
Short term rentals
Permitted but capped (permit required)
School district
Capistrano Unified (Dana Hills High)
Primary ZIP codes
92629 · 92624
AB 1482 status
Most SFR/condos exempt
Local rent control
None (statewide AB 1482 only)
Neighborhoods we manage
From the harbor to the bluffs.
Each neighborhood has its own tenant pool, pricing dynamic, and listing strategy. Rent ranges below reflect Bear’s recent placement data and live market comps as of Q2 2026.
Monarch Beach
The gated resort corridor near Salt Creek, the Waldorf Astoria and Ritz-Carlton, and the Monarch Beach golf links, with ocean-view and oceanfront estates. The top of the Dana Point market, leased to an executive and high-net-worth pool, often furnished.
Typical rent (estate) $9,000–35,000+ / mo
Niguel Shores
A guard-gated ocean-view community above Salt Creek with its own pool, tennis, and clubhouse. Settled families and executives who want gates, amenities, and a short walk to the bluff-top trail.
Typical rent (3-5BR) $7,000–16,000 / mo
Lantern District
The walkable harbor village above the marina, with condos, townhomes, and cottages steps from the restaurants, Doheny State Beach, and the revitalized harbor. Renters who want a lock-and-leave coastal base near the water.
Typical rent (1-3BR) $3,400–9,000 / mo
Capistrano Beach
The more attainable south-end beach pocket — “Capo Beach” — with cottages, view homes, and condos near Pines Park and the sand. Renters who want a beach-close lifestyle at a lower entry point than the harbor.
Typical rent (2-4BR) $3,800–10,000 / mo
Dana Hills & Del Obispo
Established hillside and inland family homes near Dana Hills High and the Del Obispo corridor. Family tenants on multi-year horizons who want the schools and a quieter, set-back setting.
Typical rent (3-4BR) $5,000–9,000 / mo
Harbor-area condos & townhomes
Older attached communities near the harbor and Pacific Coast Highway — the city’s most attainable coastal rentals. A broad, year-round pool of first-time renters and young professionals.
Typical rent (1-2BR) $2,800–5,500 / mo
Live market data · Q2 2026
Dana Point rent by property type and tier.
Median rent ranges Bear is currently seeing across Dana Point placements and live comps. Use as a starting point; your specific property could land anywhere within this range depending on the pocket of town, the view, and the finish level — a personalized rental analysis is the only way to know.
| Property type | Studio / 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Condo / townhome | $2,800–3,400 | $3,400–4,500 | $4,500–6,000 | $5,500–7,500 |
| Single-Family Home | — | $4,500–6,000 | $5,500–8,000 | $7,500–12,000 |
| Oceanfront / Monarch Beach estate | — | $9,000–14,000 | $14,000–22,000 | $22,000–40,000+ |
Source: Bear PMC placements + Zillow Rental Index and Apartments.com active listings (Dana Point 92629 / 92624, Q2 2026). Dana Point spans walkable Lantern District condos to gated Monarch Beach and oceanfront estates; the all-types median rent runs ~$5,000, and oceanfront / Monarch Beach homes lease into the five figures (many furnished). Updated quarterly.
Dana Point · Coastal Orange County
From the harbor village to the Monarch Beach bluffs, priced pocket by pocket — not by a citywide average.
What we manage in Dana Point.
- Harbor-village condos & cottages the walkable Lantern District above the marina and Doheny
- Single-family homes Dana Hills, Del Obispo, and the inland tracts near Dana Hills High
- Gated & ocean-view homes Niguel Shores and the Monarch Beach resort corridor
- Oceanfront estates the Monarch Beach and Headlands bluff-top properties, often furnished
We don’t manage short-term rentals (Airbnb/VRBO), furnished mid-term rentals, or commercial properties. Long-term residential management is our sole focus. If your Dana Point property fits that model, request a rental analysis below.
Schools
Capistrano Unified School District
Dana Point is served by the highly rated Capistrano Unified School District, with Dana Hills High and well-regarded elementaries and middle schools across the city. For family tenants, the schools are a real draw in the Dana Hills and Del Obispo neighborhoods.
ZIP codes we serve
Dana Point
92629 covers most of Dana Point — the Lantern District, Monarch Beach, Niguel Shores, Dana Hills, and the harbor; 92624 covers Capistrano Beach (“Capo Beach”) on the south end.
Regulatory
Short-term rentals: permitted but capped
Dana Point permits short-term rentals with a city permit, but the coastal-zone supply is capped (about 115 non-primary units) under Coastal Commission oversight. For most owners without an existing permit, a well-run long-term lease is the simpler, available path — exactly what Bear does. No local rent control; statewide AB 1482 applies, and most SFR/condos are exempt when properly noticed. Read our AB 1482 guide for OC landlords →
Backed by six guarantees in writing.
Every Bear management agreement carries six specific promises — same on every property we take, in Dana Point or anywhere in OC.
Rented in 30 Days
Owner Happiness Pledge
24-Hour Response
Eviction $1,000
Pet Damage $1,000
Vendor Guarantee
Read the full Bear Promise →
Dana Point owner questions
The questions we hear most.
Common questions from Dana Point owners considering Bear.
Dana Point spans a wide range — a Lantern District condo might lease in the $3,400–6,000 band, a single-family home in the $5,500–8,000 range, and a gated Monarch Beach or oceanfront estate well into five figures ($14,000–40,000+, often furnished). Pricing depends on the pocket of town, the view, the finish level, and proximity to the water. The rent table above gives a defensible range, but the only honest answer is a personalized rental analysis — we’ll pull live comps within your part of the city. Request a free analysis →
Dana Point does permit short-term rentals with a city permit, but the supply is capped — especially in the coastal zone (around 115 non-primary units), under California Coastal Commission oversight, and unpermitted STRs are actively enforced. Unless your property already holds a valid permit, a well-run long-term lease is the simpler, available path — and it’s exactly what Bear does. We’re happy to talk through your property’s permit status and zoning.
Most likely yes — if it’s owned in your individual name or in an LLC with no corporate members, AND you’ve given your tenant the specific §1947.12(d)(5) exemption notice in writing. Nearly all Dana Point single-family homes and condos qualify, but the exemption isn’t automatic — you have to claim it correctly. Full AB 1482 guide →
Yes. Monarch Beach and Niguel Shores run guarded entries, association rules, and registration around amenities and the bluff-top trail. Bear handles the full association process and markets these ocean-view and oceanfront homes to the executive, second-home, and high-net-worth pool they lease to — often furnished — with professional media and discretion.
A lot. In Dana Point, a whitewater or harbor view, oceanfront position, and walkability to the Lantern District and the marina are among the strongest pricing factors — they can move the rent by thousands a month between two otherwise similar homes a few streets apart. We price to your exact street, view, and finish level, not a citywide average.
Yes — many Dana Point owners are out-of-state, second-home, or relocated owners. Bear is built for remote, hands-off ownership of coastal property: one accountable manager, owner statements and rent paid out by the 10th, vetted vendors, and direct access to Adam rather than a call center. Request a free analysis →
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See the numbers for your property
What your Dana Point property could rent for — personally reviewed by Adam.
Tell us about your property and within 24 hours you’ll receive a written rental analysis prepared specifically for your address — not an automated estimate.
- Achievable rent range based on live Dana Point comps
- Days-to-rent estimate for your specific neighborhood and home tier
- Two or three positioning recommendations to maximize rent
Free Dana Point Rental Analysis
Personally reviewed by Adam Tomalas, Owner
60 seconds. Three quick steps. Adam handles the rest.