Dana Point in Orange County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Dana Point
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Photographed By George Midwin, September 2023
1. Dana Point Marker
Named for Richard Henry Dana. Described in his book "Two Years Before the Mast" as the most romantic California spot. In the glamorous days of the Ranchos, 1830-1840, Yankee vessels traded supplies for hides here.
Erected by California Department of Public Works - Division of Highways. (Marker Number 189.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list.
Location. 33° 29.143′ N, 117° 43.563′ W. Marker is in Dana Point, California, in Orange County. Marker is on Pacific Coast Highway (California Route 1) 0.1 miles south of Crown Valley Parkway, on the right when traveling south. Located in the landscaping next to the highway, with no parking nearby. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dana Point CA 92629, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. A different marker also named Dana Point (approx. 1.9 miles away); The History Beneath Your Feet: Concrete Curb and Sidewalk Stamps (approx. 2.1 miles away); Telephone Office (approx. 2.1 miles away); Dana Point Inn
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More about this marker. This marker is two miles north of Dana Point, and an identical marker is located two miles south of Dana Point on the other side of the highway.
Photographed By Craig Baker, 2021
2. Dana Point Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 23, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 80 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 23, 2023.
