Updates | Dana Point Cove

Grand Opening at The Cove at Dana Point Feb 11, 2012

Posted by admin on January 30, 2012

Look at us now!!! From the blank canvas of the empty bare land came the big question of the red lumber to now, the completion of the first homes on February 11^th, 2012! We would like to take the opportunity to invite you to view our beautiful new homes in Dana Point, this one of a kind exquisite cul-de-sac community with six distinctive exteriors! As beautiful on the outside as on the inside.

Our six well appointed new homes situated in a private community just minutes from the Dana Point Harbor with some incredible views of the coastal mountains and Pacific Ocean. Our unique homes are conveniently located, with easy access to I-5, the beautiful Dana Point beaches and local shopping. This community has it all, and a rare find for Dana Point; a home that is move in ready without the inconvience of remodeling! You will have the opportunity to select your flooring and kitchen countertops, along with some special touches in the master and secondary bathrooms.

We look forward to seeing you on February 11^th, 2012 at 10:00 a.m.

Dana Point Homes – Foundation Explained

Posted by admin on September 22, 2011

Watch this video to learn more about how new homes in Dana Point are constructed from a quality new home builder. Blake, a great guy on the Fieldstone construction team, walks you through a couple of items that go into the foundation of every new home. In fact, this video is actually the new home on Lot 1 at the Cove in Dana Point.

Why Put Clear Plastic Under Slab?

The clear plastic Visqueen is actually a moisture barrier to stop water from seeping up from the soil into your home. Water continues to rise to the surface for year to come and the Visqueen keeps your home protected.

There’s Cables Under a New Home Slab?

Post tension cables are put down in the slab through out the entire bottom floor on the home. The cables are anchored down on one side and stick out the other end. Once the foundation is poured and cured, the cables are stressed and cut into place. This keeps the foundation together over the life of your new home.

Shear Panels, Hold Down Bolts, On My…

Besides the amount of rebar that lies beneath the slab, there are shear panels straps that tie the foundation to the first floor, to the second floor, to the roofing system. Hold down bolts are also added to the process to help tie the foundation to the framing of the home.

About The Cove at Dana Point

The community is located in the highly sought after City of Dana Point, approximately two miles north of the Pacific Ocean and Dana Point Harbor, on the corner of Del Obispo and Camino Del Avion. The six homes will be built on a private cul-de-sac which sits approximately forty feet above Del Obispo, and will offer both ocean and hillside views from several lots. These new homes in Dana Point have convenient access to the I-5 freeway which is located approximately one mile to the east.

Video Prior to Construction in Dana Point

Posted by admin on September 15, 2011

Beginning of New Homes in Dana Point

Here is some video footage from August 24, 2011 of the 6 lots in Dana Point. The pads have been filled with water for absorption and compaction. Before you know it, trenching and staking will be here.

About The Cove at Dana Point

Support Dana Point in Tomorrow’s Shop Local

Posted by admin on September 14, 2011

We all choose a neighborhood to call home for various reasons. Maybe you like the school district where you would send your children. You could have chosen your city based on the weather for most of the year. Maybe you have parents and/or children that live close by and you want to stay connected. Regardless of the reasons you chose Dana Point to live, it becomes “YOUR” city.

Even if you live in the surrounding cities of San Juan Capistrano, San Clemente, or Laguna Hills you probably still manage to shop, travel, or play somewhere in Dana Point. Supporting your local city is extremely important for helping it thrive in today’s economy. You want the city to have tax revenues for supporting schools, jobs, and recreation. And here is your chance to help the city of Dana Point.

The Dana Point Chamber of Commerce wants to remind you to Shop Local! To raise awareness on this issue every three months the Chamber is promoting a “Shop Local Day” with a different theme – in September, Health & Wellness. Remember that for every $100 spent locally, an estimated $68 stays in the community. So check out our September Shop Local Day partners and make an impact on your well being and the local economy on September 14, 2011.

For more information about September’s shop local day, click here.

Constructions Starts on New Homes in Dana Point

Posted by admin on September 8, 2011

The time has finally arrived to begin construction on six new homes in Dana Point at the corner of Del Obispo and Camino Del Avion.
All the neighbors in the area are happy to see this vacant lot finally be completed. The construction of these six homes also brings new street improvements to this intersection.

Below are some pictures of the six homes as each lot is being prepped for staking, trenching, and pouring the slab. As construction begins, changes will be visible quickly. Soon you will see the slabs being poured and before you know it, the framing will begin and these six new homes will look more like homes.

About Fieldstone Homes

Fieldstone Homes has been building new homes since 1981. With more than 28,000 new homes built, Fieldstone Homes remains a quality new home builder through-out Southern California. Beginning Fall 2011, Fieldstone Homes will begin building new homes in Dana Point at the intersection of Del Obispo and Camino Del Avion.

Family Activity in Dana Point – Headlands Nature Preserve

Posted by admin on August 31, 2011

Looking for a great family activity in Dana Point, California?

Make sure to check out the Dana Point Headlands Nature Preserve Walking Tour. This walking tour takes you to the highest point on the Dana Point coastline for a breathtaking view of the harbor and the coastline. At the entrance to the preserve, you’ll stop at the Nature Interpretive Center where exhibits chronicling the history and environment of the Dana Point Headlands are available.

As you complete your walk, your guide will offer you the option of a trail down the bluff to a famous and formerly remote surfing beach. This beach

area continues to be a particularly popular spot for surfing, as it has been since the early long board days of the 1940s. During your tour, you will view a large building project with many ocean view homes just above the sand and up the slope to the bluff above.

Make sure to check out the details for the Dana Point Headlands Nature Preserve.

Additional Information:

Children in strollers are not recommended, Ages 7 to 11 should be able to walk 2 miles and handle a 200 feet elevation change. You may want to bring a bottle of water since there are few locations to buy bottled water on this tour.

Meeting Point, pick-up and drop-off:

Meet your guide in Salt Creek Beach Parking lot off Hwy 1 in Dana Point at the Veterans Memorial at the south end of the parking lot. Arrival should be at 9:15. Tour starts at 9:30. GPS Location:N33.46562, W117.71302

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Floor Plans Released for New Homes in Dana Point

Posted by admin on June 10, 2011

Dana Point, June 2011 Update – Fieldstone is incredibly excited to announce our exclusive enclave of six new homes at The Cove at Dana Point. The project is scheduled to open for sale this summer. Floorplans and architectural renderings are now available at www.danapointcove.com. If you are interested in purchasing one of these exclusive new homes, make sure you fill out the pre-qualification form on the website to pre-qualify with our preferred lender.

Dana Point Cove Home Features

The homes will range from over 3,100 to 3,600 square feet and feature up to six bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms. Architectural styles include Tuscan, French County, Traditional, Spanish and Mediterranean. These homes will incorporate many current designs such as large great rooms, gourmet kitchens, outdoor living spaces and environmentally-friendly features. Prices are expected to begin in the $900,000′s.

Join the Priority Registration Program

The first step is to complete the online form at http://fldstn.co/CovePreQual.
The pre-qualification form will be reviewed by our preferred lender who will contact you to complete the pre-qualification process.
Once you have been pre-qualified, you will be placed on the VIP list and invited to a VIP event this summer to preview the lots and will be given details on how to purchase a home at The Cove at Dana Point.

Road Work for New Homes in Dana Point

Posted by admin on April 7, 2011

The Cove at Dana Point

Work at the intersection of Camino del Avion and Del Obispo Street is continuing as Fieldstone Homes California prepares to begin construction in July on homes in its new home community in Dana Point, The Cove at Dana Point.

Work includes widening the streets by adding a turn lane to both and rewiring and retiming signals for smoother traffic flow. That project is expected to continue the next couple of months, according to a news release from David Greminger, president of Fieldstone.

Fieldstone also plans to move the overhead utility lines underground, Greminger said. The developer also will install landscaping, sidewalks and a new storm-drain catch basin, he said.

The Dana Point Planning Commission last week approved architectural plans for the homes on six lots at The Cove. The homes will be 3,100 to 3,600 square feet, many with ocean views.

Dana Point’s Parks Boast Stunning Views and Fun for Everyone

Posted by Fieldstone on February 26, 2011

The Cove at Dana Point homeowners will be able to take advantage of the City’s 23 well-maintained parks and facilities for enjoyment. Some parks simply offer benches and a stunning ocean view. Others may have playgrounds, basketball courts, baseball fields, picnic areas, barbeques, dog fun zones, benches, community garden plot, walking paths and more.

Shop, dine and play at the Dana Point Harbor. Discover 30 shops, 17 restaurants, fishing, whale watching excursions, kayaking, Catalina transportation, windsurfing, jet skiing, kayaking, boat charters, two yacht clubs, sailing association, ocean classroom labs, picnicking and a baby beach for young swimmers. The Harbor houses 2,500 yachts within its two marinas and has guest slips, a fuel dock and launch ramp.

The Ocean Institute is an incredible educational resource with children’s day camps, overnight experiences and boat excursions from themed pirate ship trips to wildlife cruises. The Institute’s 70-foot research ship, Sea Explorer, is a fully equipped floating laboratory and provides daily cruises to study and observe marine life and the undersea world just offshore. Docked near the Ocean Institute is a full-sized replica of the nineteenth-century “Tall Ship” brig Pilgrim. Children can experience what life was like at sea in the 1800s, as outlined in Richard Dana’s classic sea journal, Two Years Before the Mast. You can also take an adventure cruise on the Ocean Institute’s 118-foot Tall Ship schooner, Spirit of Dana Point. Historical characters will bring you back to the Golden Age of Sail.

For more information about the parks and facilities in Dana Point, visit http://www.danapointchamber.com/information/outdoor–beaches

Capistrano Unifed School District and The Cove at Dana Point

Posted by Fieldstone on February 10, 2011

Capistrano United School District

Parents who live at The Cove at Dana Point community will take pride in sending their children to the Capistrano Unified School District (CUSD). The district has earned a GreatSchool’s overall district rating of 8 out of 10 based on its schools overall test results. The Cove at Dana Point is in close proximity to attend the following schools, all of which offer advanced placement classes, special education, vocational/technical, and alternative programs.

Capistrano Unifed School District

Elementary School
Del Obispo Elementary School
25591 Camino Del Avion
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
949-234-5905

Middle School
Marco Forster Middle School
25601 Camino Del Avion
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
949-234-5907

High School
Dana Hills High School
33333 Golden Lantern St
Dana Point, CA 92629
949-496-6666

Via the Open Enrollment program, parents can petition for their children to attend any schools within the CUSD. As long as there is space available, and with approval, this may be possible. Open enrollment applications are due in late February.

Living near this area or near a particular school does not guarantee enrollment. Please contact schools directly to determine enrollment requirements.

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