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Reflections of Dana Point

“Reflections of Dana Point”October Arts & Humanities Month Promotes the City’s Arts & Culture By Barbara Johannes, President, Dana Point Historical Society      In his book, Two Years Before the Mast, Richard Henry Dana Jr. described our shore when he wrote, “San Juan is the only romantic spot on the California coast.” Published in 1840, […]

Redo Market

Redo Market will return on September 22, 2024. It is a community gathering uniting vintage fans and local artisans of California. The vendors will be located along Del Prado Ave. Look for the Dana Point Historical Society booth with merchandise.

Maritime Festival

The Maritime Festival has been a beloved community event for the past 40 years, and we are thrilled to continue celebrating Dana Point’s rich maritime history. Please join us in supporting the Ocean Institute’s Maritime Festival by visiting us at this fun-filled weekend event with educational maritime and ocean science activities, visiting tall ships, beer […]

El Caminante Bar & Bungalows Ribbon Cutting

El Caminante Bar & Bungalows had a ribbon cutting on July 26, 2024 with the city of Dana Point, Chamber of Commerce, Dana Point Historical, and civic leaders. Barbara Johannes, President of DPHS, provided welcoming historical remarks. The El Caminante Bar & Bungalows in Capistrano Beach is a fully renovated 80-year-old California motor court. Yesterday […]

It’s History: Woodruff the Man

By Carlos N. Olvera Dana Point Times Apr 3, 2016 Updated Jan 22, 2024Our local area was a destination for the cow hide trade in the 1800s. Today, it is a destination for people—residents and visitors. In the early 1920s attempts were first made to make Dana Point a place to live or for weekend […]

DP Sea Coast Symphony

Renowned jazz clarinetist Dr. Michael White will be featured in a performance with Dana Point’s Sea Coast Symphony on Friday, June 14, at St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church in Dana Point. Born and raised in New Orleans, White is a longtime friend of Capistrano Beach resident and artist Timothy Clark, who painted a portrait […]

Boehne Family – June 12

David Boehne, the son of tandem surfing legends and Infinity Surfboards founders Steve and Barrie Boehne (pictured), is preparing a special presentation for Historical Society members and guests in honor of his parents. He will be joined by other members of the Boehne family as he shares background and history about his parents and grandparents. […]

DPHS Awards 2024 Scholarships

The Dana Point Historical Society’s Scholarship Committee (Heidi Hyde, Chair, and Judy Brandmeier, Judy Henderson, Susan Hinman and Fay Kristjanson) has chosen a graduating St. Margaret’s Episcopal School senior to receive our $1,000 Lucy Chavarrias-Saunderson Scholarship. Dania Arteaga has lived in Dana Point her entire life and will be attending USC in the fall, majoring […]