The following 12 priorities were developed in 1997 by a Task Force comprising merchants, boaters, residents and representatives from the City of Dana Point and the County of Orange. Dana Point Harbor NOW! continues to support those 12 priorities and urges the California Coastal Commission to approve the revitalization plan for the Commercial Core.

1. Keep the Harbor’s character & family atmosphere
2. Harbor structures need a facelift / renovation
3. Maintain a full service Harbor
4. Do not commercialize the Island
5. Ensure future of Yacht Clubs
6. Improve water quality
7. Better utilization of existing parking
8. Address overall mix of land uses
9. Need more parking in commercial area
10. Keep existing park land, beach & landscape
11. Balance of revenue & non-revenue land uses
12. Need restrooms/ showers near docks