CAPO BEACH!

Let's make the lot at Camino Capistrano and Gable a PARK!

Quick Links:

Change.org petition link



Join this campaign Facebook Group Here for Updates & to stay involved

*Share this on local Facebook pages!



Most important: Create & Send Emails and Make Phone Calls to City Council- see instructions below



This effort will require:

1. City approval to allocate funds to acquire this property from the private seller (this requires community pressure)



2. Funding and support from collaborating organizations and government grants for coastal land preservation and open space preservation. This could also appeal to California Native Plant preservation, managing over-development on the slope, preservation of community values.



3. Accomplish all of this before the land is sold privately.



🌊 Preserve Our Ocean-View Land at Camino Capistrano & Gable.....We Must Act FAST!!!



This may be our last chance to preserve the final remaining open space in our neighborhood for the community—rather than seeing it developed into more large private homes.



This ocean-view lot is not just another piece of land. It has long served as a natural gathering place for neighbors, a space where people have come together and enjoyed the beauty of Dana Point. Once it is developed, that opportunity is gone forever.



We now have a rare window to protect this space and restore it as a permanent community asset for everyone to enjoy—to.day and for future generations.



✅ What You Can Do Right Now



1. Sign the Petition to show support- click here

Add your name to show the City that our community supports preserving this land as a public park.



2. Email & Call City Leaders

(See instructions below- just copy/paste the info below for email, PHONE calls take more )

Send a quick message asking the City to explore purchasing this property for public use. SEE THE SAMPLE BELOW- JUST COPY & PASTE & SEND!



3. Show Up at Meetings (See times and instructions below)

Attend City Council and planning meetings and speak during public comment. Even a few voices can make a big difference.



4. Spread the Word

Share this page with neighbors, post in local groups, and talk to friends. Awareness builds momentum.



5. Stay Updated & Connected

Join the FACEBOOK GROUP (click here) to receive updates on meetings, progress, and next steps.



ACTION STEPS:



✉️ Copy & Paste Email Instructions (Takes 2 Minutes)



Send to:

jgabbard@danapoint.org; mpagano@danapoint.org; jfederico@danapoint.org; mfrost@danapoint.org; mvillar@danapoint.org

CC: comment@danapoint.org



Subject: Preserve Ocean-View Land at Camino Capistrano & Gable as Public Park



Email:



Dear Mayor and City Council Members,



I am writing as a Dana Point resident/community member regarding the ocean-view parcel at Camino Capistrano and Gable.



This property represents a rare and possibly last opportunity to preserve a meaningful open space for public use in our community. Given its prominent location and value to residents, I strongly urge the City to explore the possibility of acquiring this land for a public park or open space.



Preserving this site would protect coastal views, provide much-needed community space, and create a lasting asset for Dana Point. Once developed into private housing, this opportunity will be permanently lost.



I respectfully ask the City Council to direct staff to evaluate acquisition options, including potential grants, partnerships, or other funding sources.



Thank you for your time and for your commitment to our community.



Sincerely,

[Your Name]

[Your Address]



PHONE CALLS:

Call City Council

📞 (949) 248-3500 (ask for each council office)

“Hi, I’m a Capistrano Beach resident calling about the ocean-view lot at Camino Capistrano & Gable. There’s growing community interest in preserving it as a park. What steps can the City take to explore acquisition before it’s developed?”





🌿 Why This Matters



One of the last remaining ocean-view open spaces in the neighborhood



A rare opportunity to create a shared community space



Increased development will impact traffic, views, and neighborhood character



Once built, this opportunity is gone forever



🎯 Our Goal



We are asking the City of Dana Point to:



Explore acquisition of this property for public use



Identify funding sources (state grants, coastal programs, partnerships)



Preserve the land as a permanent public park or open space



📣 This Only Works If We Act Together



City decisions are influenced by community voices—but only when people speak up.



A small group of engaged residents can make a real impact.

Your voice matters, and your action today can help shape the future of this space.



🔔 Stay Involved

The best way you can stay connected about action steps and news is by joining THIS FACEBOOK GROUP



Sign the petition.

Send the email.

Show up if you can.



Together, we can preserve this space for generations to come.



SHOWING UP TO CITY MEETINGS:

🏛️ Where to Show Up

📍 Location (for BOTH meetings)



Dana Point City Hall – Council Chamber

33282 Golden Lantern

Dana Point, CA 92629



🗓️ 1. City Council Meetings (MOST IMPORTANT)

⏰ When:



1st & 3rd Tuesday of every month



6:00 PM (arrive 10–15 min early)



🗣️ Why this matters:



This is where decisions happen



You can speak during Public Comment (3 minutes per person)



👉 If you only attend ONE thing, make it this.



🏗️ 2. Planning Commission Meetings (VERY IMPORTANT if development starts)

⏰ When:



2nd & 4th Monday of every month



6:00 PM



🗣️ Why this matters:



This is where development projects get reviewed first



If a house proposal appears → this is ground zero



⚡ What to Expect When You Go



Walk in, fill out a “Request to Speak” card



Wait for Public Comments



You get ~3 minutes to speak



You do NOT need to be perfect—just show up



🎯 What to Say (simple version)



If you’re nervous, just say:



“I’m here to ask the City to explore acquiring the ocean-view parcel at Camino Capistrano and Gable as a public park before it’s developed. This is a rare opportunity for our community, and once it’s gone, it’s gone forever.”