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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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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.

10/09/2026

100 YEARS AGO ON THIS DATE IN DANA POINT HISTORY: The local north and south sections of the Roosevelt Highway (now PCH) were joined near Laguna Beach/Dana Point. It was the creation of the Roosevelt Highway that helped prompt developer Sidney H. Woodruff to create a development in Dana Point. The picture and text is from the California Highways Bulletin from November, 1926.
“CONFIDENT of what the new state highway means to the future progress and prosperity of their respective communities, residents of the south coast cities celebrated recently the opening of the Newport-Laguna unit of the Oxnard-San Juan Capistrano highway. An allegorical pageant over the new coast route ended at Laguna in the forging of a great symbolic chain of friendship, linking together the beach communities from Long Beach southward to Serra. The internationally known motion picture actor, Douglas Fairbanks, as mighty Vulcan, welded the links together, while his no less famous wife, Mary Pickford [far left], presided over the scene as the "Spirit of Progress," Members of the board of supervisors of Orange County, who have assisted the state by financing the er****on of a number of expensive bridges, the mayors of the several cities in route, and representatives of civic associations and chambers of commerce were among those participating."

09/26/2026

CONGRATULATIONS!
The Dana Point Historical Society recently honored Jack LoConsolo of Jack’s Restaurant and Bar with our Founder's Day Award.

On Wednesday, September 23, DPHS recognized Jack LoConsolo of Jack’s Restaurant and Bar in Dana Point with a presentation and reception held at City Hall. Our Founders Day award is given to Dana Point citizens who have given of their time and helped to shape our community over many years. Since 1997, Jack has welcomed visitors to his popular Italian-themed restaurant on Del Prado Avenue. His
involvement with providing community services, including meals for seniors and our military service members, has elevated his accomplishments in our city.

DPHS Director Nancy Jenkins introduced Jack (pictured), who spoke about his history in Dana Point and what drew him to our area. Abby Paulson (pictured with DPHS President Marsha La Russo and Jack) representing Katrina Foley's office, gave Jack a proclamation from the Supervisor and thanked him for his community service. The City of Dana Point also presented Jack with a proclamation presented by former City Manager Mike Killebrew. Following the presentation, Special Events chair Elizabeth Bamattre invited attendees to a reception hosted by the Society.

09/18/2026

JOIN US ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 at 6 p.m.

The Dana Point Historical Society's September 23 Program Features Our Founders Day Honoree Jack LoConsolo of Jack’s Restaurant and Bar!

Join us Wednesday, September 23, in City Hall Council Chambers at 6 p.m. for an evening of recognition and congratulations when our featured guest will be Jack LoConsolo of Jack’s Restaurant and Bar in Dana Point. Jack will receive our Founders Day award, given to Dana Point citizens who have given of their time and helped to shape our community over many years. Since 1997, Jack has welcomed visitors to his popular Italian-themed restaurant on Del Prado Avenue. His involvement with providing community services, including meals for seniors and our military service members, has elevated his accomplishments in our city.

Our special evening honoring Jack begins at 6 p.m. with a presentation by DPHS Director Nancy Jenkins in City Hall Council Chambers. Following the presentation, Special Events chair Elizabeth Bamattre invites you to a w**e and b**r reception hosted by the Society, along with dessert and coffee, at our museum located on the first floor of City Hall, directly below Council Chambers.

09/11/2026

Remember to stop by the Dana Point Historical Society's outreach booth during the Maritime Festival on Saturday & Sunday, September 12 & 13, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. We will be located in the "Peddler’s Village" in the Fishing Wharf parking lot. 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.

09/08/2026

SAVE THE DATE!

DPHS September 23 Program Features Our Founders Day Honoree Jack LoConsolo of Jack’s Restaurant and Bar

Join us Wednesday, September 23, in City Hall Council Chambers at 6 p.m. when our featured guest will be Jack LoConsolo of Jack’s Restaurant and Bar in Dana Point. Jack will receive our Founders Day award, given to Dana Point citizens who have given of their time and helped to shape our community over many years. Since 1997, Jack has welcomed visitors to his popular Italian-themed restaurant on Del Prado Avenue. His involvement with providing community services, including meals for seniors and our military service members, has elevated his accomplishments in our city.

Our special evening honoring Jack begins at 6 p.m. with a presentation in City Hall Council Chambers followed by a reception at our museum located on the first floor of City Hall.

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.

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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