Dana Point in Orange County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Donald K. Hansen

(1934-2022)

Photographed By Adam Margolis, September 2, 2022

1. Donald K. Hansen Marker

Inscription. This plaza is dedicated in memory of Don Hansen, the founder of Dana Wharf Sportfishing and Whale Watching - the first business to operate from Dana Point Harbor in 1971.

Don loved the ocean and was dedicated to the conservation of marine life. His understanding and appreciation of the ocean introduced thousands of visitors and locals to fishing and whale watching in Southern California. His legacy will live on through memories made while aboard Dana Wharf vessels.

Don was the founder of the Dana Point Festival of Whales, the longest running festival of whales in the world, which also assisted Dana Point being named the Dolphin and Whale Watching Capital of the World®. Don will be remembered every day by his family, friends, and the community he so loved.

Erected by Dana Point Harbor Partners.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Parks & Recreational Areas • Sports • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1971.

Location. 33° 27.606′ N, 117° 41.519′ W. Marker is in Dana Point, California, in Orange County. Marker can be reached from Golden Lantern. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 34665 Golden Lantern, Dana Point CA 92629, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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are within walking distance of this marker. Don Hansen, Dana Wharf Sportfishing (a few steps from this marker); The William C. Steinriede North Creek Stormwater Diversion Project (approx. 0.4 miles away); Doheny State Beach (approx. 0.4 miles away); Dana Point (approx. half a mile away); Phil Edwards (b. 1938) (approx. half a mile away); John Severson (1933-2017) (approx. half a mile away); Hobie Cat / Innovation and Hard Work (approx. half a mile away); Hobie Alter / The Surfboard King (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dana Point.

Photographed By Adam Margolis, September 2, 2022

2. Donald K. Hansen Marker

Marker can be seen near the base of the tree, towards the left.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 21, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 56 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 21, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.