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Dana Point Historical Society

Name: Dana Point Historical Society
Address: 33282 Golden Lantern Street, Ste 104, Dana Point, CA, 92629, US
Telephone: +19492488121
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Dana Point Historical Society

Celebrating and preserving the history of Dana Point, Capistrano Beach and Monarch Beach, California.

The Dana Point Historical Society advocates to formally acknowledge the collection of historic buildings that contribute to the eclectic visual character of the community and serve as reminders of Dana Point’s rich and colorful past, for the enrichment of current and future generations.

08/28/2026

Remember to stop by the Dana Point Historical Society's outreach booth during the Redo Market on Del Prado, Sunday, August 30, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. We will have our popular "Last Day of Killer Dana" t-shirts as well as the last of our Hawaiian shirts made with the "Dana Point fabric" featuring landmarks of Dana Point. Our booth will also include a separate tent where you can create a tile to be permanently installed on the seawall at Baby Beach. Other merchandise will be available including Dana Point history books, historic photos and our collectible ornaments.

08/16/2026

Remember to stop by the Dana Point Historical Society's outreach booth during the upcoming Redo Market on Del Prado, Sunday, August 30, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. We will have our popular "Last Day of Killer Dana" t-shirts as well as the last of our Hawaiian shirts made with the "Dana Point fabric" featuring landmarks of Dana Point. Our booth will also include a separate tent where you can create a tile to be permanently installed on the seawall at Baby Beach. Other merchandise will be available including Dana Point history books, historic photos and our collectible ornaments.

07/03/2026

This photo, recently featured in the Dana Point Times, is Coral Island, named because it served as a boutique specializing in sea shell artwork and jewelry during the 1940s and 1950s. It has housed many businesses including the Brookside Winery in the 1970s, Up Sports and PCH Rides. It was originally the real estate office of Dana Point developer Sidney H. Woodruff in the 1920s and is located downtown where Del Prado meets PCH. This photo is available in higher resolution from our Society. Our museum hours are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays 1-3 p.m., 949-248-8121.

06/27/2026

This month in Dana Point history: In June of 1988 the unincorporated area of Orange County comprised of Dana Point, Capistrano Beach and Laguna Niquel's Monarch Beach voted to incorporate into a registered California city to be known as Dana Point.

06/07/2026

The Dana Point Historical Society is pleased to announce this year’s winner of the Doris I. Walker Scholarship. Dana Hills High School senior William Reardon was announced as the recipient of the $2000 award by Society Scholarship Chair Heidi Hyde at the school’s awards night on May 19. Aside from his studies, Will served as varsity football team captain and will be attending the renowned Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University majoring in Aviation Sciences with the goal of becoming a commercial pilot.

06/01/2026

ON THIS DAY IN DANA POINT HISTORY --- Doheny beach is donated to the state in 1931 by oil tycoon Edward L. Doheny making it the first state beach in California.

05/14/2026

Special Events Chair Elizabeth Bamattre introduced our program last week, which featured Chris Lobo, a 9th-generation Mission Indian, whose family has been intimately involved in tribal affairs since the early 1900s. His presentation highlighted the history of the Mission Indians in southern California. In 2002, he founded his own wine company, Native Hands Wines. Chris discussed his Native American heritage as well as his years of experience with crafting wine selections. A reception followed the presentation at our museum where Chris served samples of his wines and sold specially discounted bottles, of which he generously donated the proceeds to our Society. If you missed out, you can purchase his wines at BarVino, conveniently located at La Plaza in downtown Dana Point.

05/09/2026

Outreach Booth Chair Gary Macrides managed our booth for May's Redo Market. Tile painting for the Baby Beach Tile Wall was a popular item, run by Chair Randy Roberts, pictured on left, with Membership Chair Jeff Lander, who helped with merchandise sales. Also pictured is the Garcia family taking part in tile painting. Society Vice President Bob Minty (in white shirt) showed off his Woody Wagon classic hotrod to interested passers-by.

05/03/2026

Remember to join us on Wednesday, May 6, in City Hall Council Chambers at 6 p.m. where our featured speaker will be Chris A. Lobo, a 9th-generation Mission Indian, with ancestral ties to three Mission Tribes: Juaneño, Luiseno and Diegueño.
In 2002, he founded his own wine company, Native Hands Wines, focusing on sales and marketing.
Chris will discuss his Native American heritage as well as his years of experience with crafting wine selections. A reception follows the presentation at our museum where Chris will allow us to sample his various vintages.
Board members will be on hand to help any members who need to renew their dues and to help any newcomers who wish to join the Society.

05/02/2026

Remember to stop by the Dana Point Historical Society's outreach booth during Sunday's Redo Market on Del Prado. We will have our popular "Last Day of Killer Dana" t-shirts as well as our Hawaiian shirts which feature landmarks of Dana Point. Our booth will also include a separate tent where you can create a tile to be permanently installed on the seawall at Baby Beach. Look for us near the original 1920s Woodruff sales office which is located at the west end of Del Prado.

Address

33282 Golden Lantern Street, Ste 104
Dana Point, CA
92629

Opening Hours

Tuesday	1pm - 3pm
Thursday	1pm - 3pm
Saturday	1pm - 3pm

Telephone

+19492488121

Website

http://www.danapointhistorical.org/

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