DPHS Introduces New President and Inducts Board Members
The Dana Point Historical Society held its annual meeting and potluck dinner on Wednesday, January 22, at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church’s Bankson Hall. The membership elected former Vice President Marsha LaRusso as President of the Society. In addition, Gary Macrides was elected as 1st Vice President and Jeff Lander was elected as 2nd Vice President […]
Dana Point Historical Society Art Event
Join us Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at Chapman University’s Hilbert Museum, 167 N. Atchison St., Orange, CA for an art collection tour of Timothy J. Clark : Going Places Artist Timothy J. Clark will lead the tour. Attendees should arrive by 10 a.m Self-guided general museum tour from 10:30-11:30 a.m. 11:30 Lunch at the Streamliner […]
Dana Point Historical Society Announces 2025 Scholarships
The Dana Point Historical Society will be awarding two $1000 scholarships honoring prominent women in the history of our community. Doris I Walker was a historian and the author of many books about local history as well as a founding member of the Dana Point Historical Society. Lucy Chavarrias-Saunderson was the matriarch of the El […]
Annual Meeting Set for January 22 – Click image for more information
Big Wave Surfing Pioneer Mickey Muñoz to Join Watermen’s Plaza in Dana Point
Limebrook Studios “I’m taking off, and dropping in on my next statue for Dana Point’s Waterman’s Plaza. This time the subject (see photo) is the Matchless, magnificent, Mickey the “Mongoose” Munoz, fearlessly and flawlessly flexing the famed, superb and singular, surfing stance known as “The Quasimodo.” This cool configuration was choreographed, and created, and performed […]
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The Big One Vintage Market
The Big One Surf Swap, Vintage Market, Music & Beer Garden. Sunday, November 10, 2024 from 8am to 2pm atLa Plaza Park located at 34111 La Plaza, Dana Point, CA 92629 Join us this Sunday to show some love for your Dana Point Historical Society at the exciting “Big One” Surf Swap and Vintage Market. […]
Historic 95-Year-Old Home for Sale in Capistrano Beach
By Breeana Greenberg on Oct 25, 2024 in Dana Point Times Homes like Capistrano Beach resident Steven Abraham’s come with their own stories. Abraham’s home was built by Ned Doheny, son of the developer and oil tycoon Edward Doheny, in 1929, though Ned died the same year under circumstances still speculated upon today. After living […]
Sea Coast Symphony
Discover the Magic of Sea Coast Symphony Step into the world of music, art, and culture with Sea Coast Symphony. We support art in all forms for Dana Point, California and the surrounding communities. Join us for an enchanting musical and visual experience that will leave you mesmerized. December 6, 2024 St. Edward the Confessor […]
Ocean Institute Mural
NöcHe Mayor Jamey M. Federico Dr. Wendy with NöcHe Keith Johannes, Jennifer Keil, and Barbara Johannes The Ocean Institute unveiled an incredible mural created by renowned ocean advocate and artist NöcHe, in collaboration with the Mares Foundation. This mural, which highlights native marine species and ecosystems, will was revealed at a special ceremony on […]