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

Don Hansen, Dana Wharf Sportfishing

40th Anniversary 1971-2011

Photographed by Adam Margolis, September 2, 2022

1. Don Hansen, Dana Wharf Sportfishing Marker

Inscription. In dedication to Don Hansen and Dana Wharf Sportfishing, the first business operating out of Dana Point Harbor. Dana Wharf Sportfishing originated Whale Watching for Orange County and founded the Dana Point Festival of Whales and Dana Point Boat Parade of Lights.

Don Hansen has been a great example of strong business leadership in Dana Point Harbor, and is appreciated for his dedication and service to the Harbor community over the past 40 years.
Dana Wharf Sportfishing - May 1971

Erected 2011 by County of Orange.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Education • Industry & Commerce • Sports. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1971.

Location. 33° 27.599′ N, 117° 41.531′ W. Marker is in Dana Point, California, in Orange County. It can be reached from Golden Lantern Street south of Dana Point Drive, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 34663 Golden Lantern Street, Dana Point CA 92629, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles

and in the Peninsular

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Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Donald K. Hansen (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); Richard Henry Dana Jr. (approx. half a mile 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 (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. Don Hansen, Dana Wharf Sportfishing Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 2, 2012, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 803 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 3, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.