OC Cooling Centers Near Dana Point: SoCal Heat Wave

DANA POINT, CA — As temperatures continue to rise across the Golden State, prompting Gov. Gavin Newsom to issue a state of emergency and the National Weather Service to issue an excessive heat advisory through Tuesday, city officials have decided to open the city's cooling centers to residents.

Residents can find cooling centers across Orange County. In Dana Point, residents looking to use a cooling center should be sure to call in advance to verify hours.

Here's where to find cooling centers near Dana Point:

• Dana Point Library, 33841 Niguel Road.
  • Contact: 949-496-5517
• San Juan Capistrano Community Center, 25925 Camino Del Avion San Juan Capistrano.
  • Contact: 949-493-5911
• Aliso Viejo Library, 1 Journey Aliso Viejo.
  • Contact: 949-360-1730
• Laguna Hills Community Center, 25555 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Hills.
  • Contact: 949-707-2687

For a full map on cooling centers across Orange County, visit the county's website.

Temperatures across Orange County are expected to hit the triple digits by Labor Day weekend, according to the National Weather Service.

In Dana Point, areas near the immediate coastline will be spared from most of the triple-digit heat. Residents can expect temperatures to slowly rise throughout the week, with forecasts calling for temperatures ranging from 83 to 86 degrees from Wednesday through Sunday, according to Accuweather.

On Labor Day, the heat wave will come to a head with 93 degree temperatures predicted in Dana Point.

The major heat wave is expected to scorch all of Southern California through the weekend, putting parts of Orange County at high risk for wildfire.

Health officials advise residents to stay indoors with air conditioning whenever possible, drink plenty of fluids and avoid hiking or other strenuous activity in extreme heat.

Children and pets should never be left in unattended vehicles for even one minute.