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Marinita is group of 77 single-family detached homes built around 1978 by Capri Builders in the Lantern Village neighborhood of Dana Point, CA 92629. The names of streets within Marinita include Pequito Drive, Perch Drive, Via Lagos, Via Martos, Via Pacifica, and Via Playa. The original homes of Marinita featured classic spanish tile roofs, solid construction, large lots (some with ocean views), big rooms, spacious kitchens, and 3-car garages. Some homes have been remodeled. The Marinita HOA website has the Marinita Architectural Improvement Application (updated 4-3-2014).

Marinita homes were originally offered in the following floor plans:

San Miguel (101) – 2,012 sq. ft. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 garage
Santa Rosa (102) – 2,575 sq. ft. 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 3 garage
Santa Rosa (102) – 3,110 sq. ft. 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 3 garage
Santa Rosa Alt. (102) – 3,206 sq. ft. 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 3 garage
San Juan (103) – 2,568 sq. ft. 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 3 garage
Santa Cruz (104) – 2,802 sq. ft. 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 3 garage

Marinita is in the Capistrano Unified School District, and the local schools include R.H. Dana Elementary School, Marco Forster Middle School, and Dana Hills High School. Viewing the Attendance Boundary Maps can be helpful in understanding which schools service which tracts. Click here to see the attendance boundary maps for R.H. Dana Elementary School, Marco Forster Middle School, and Dana Hills High School.

Other popular school in the area include Capistrano Valley Christian Schools. And Saddleback Community College is nearby in Mission Viejo.

Marinita CC&Rs, Rules & Regulations, and meeting minutes can be found at the Marinita HOA website. Marinita homeowners currently pay HOA fees of around $40/month or $120/quarter.