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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 […]

Lunch & Learn DPHS Speakers

Finishing up our month of learning about the history of Dana Point from the Scavenger Hunt Barbara Johannes and Elizabeth Bamattre from the Dana Point Historical Society give a in depth look at the early days of Dana Point.

October 25 Statue Unveiling Honors Steve and Barrie Boehne

On Wednesday, October 25, at 3 p.m., the City of Dana honored local tandem surfing champions Steve and Barrie Boehne with the unveiling of a commemorative statue at Waterman’s Plaza.    Steve and Barrie won multiple ASP World Tandem Championships and were featured on ABC Wide World of Sports and LIFE Magazine.  They married in […]

35th Anniversary

Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter Email Print By Breeana Greenberg Since its founding, 35 years ago, the Dana Point Historical Society’s (DPHS) primary focus has been on preservation. Inspired by a lecture given by founding member and Dana Point historian Doris Walker, the historical society was formed in 1987 to preserve Dana Point’s rich history. “So, […]