Historical and Cultural Preservation
- Historic Landmarks: Preserve and maintain significant historical landmarks, such as the Dana Point Historic Lantern District and various heritage buildings, celebrating the city’s rich history and cultural heritage.
- Cultural Heritage Programs: Support programs and initiatives that promote awareness and appreciation of Dana Point’s historical narratives and cultural assets.
Projects
The Dana Point Historical Society has several ongoing projects (click on any project to view related articles):
- Preservation
- Commerical Historic Designation
- Residential Historic Plaque Program
- Oral History
- Surfing Heritage
- Sailing Heritage
- Legendary Lanterns
- Driving Tours
- Walking Tours
- Woodruff Collection
- Doheny Collection
- Dolph Collection
- Monarch Beach Collection
- Film & Video Projects
- Digital Photo Archive
- Historical Assets Information Management System
- Double-Sided Street Sign Proposal
Before
After
See the Dana Point historic home registry that features the following historic designated properties.