Dana Point Harbor is racing to join the Olympics.
Bellwether Financial Group, Burnham-Ward Partners and R.D. Olson Development are working with the Orange County Board of Supervisors to have boat docks, restaurants, hotels and shops operational in time for 2028 when Southern California hosts the Olympics.
The Dana Point Harbor Revitalization Project carries a budget of at least $610 million—almost double the $330 million initially reported—and is on pace to be completed by the summer of 2028.
First step was the completion of a $45 million, three-story parking lot that opened last month and can hold almost a thousand vehicles.
“The opening of the new entrance and parking structure sets the tone and caliber of the future commercial core development and reflects Dana Point Harbor Partners’ long-term commitment to not only add much needed parking, but to prioritize innovation and sustainability for future generations to access and embrace the full waterfront experience,” Bryon Ward, president of Burnham-Ward Properties, said.
