Dana Point Harbor
This is Dana Point Harbor taken from the Overview Gazebo at the end of Blue Lantern Street.
A little history on Dana Point.
At the turn of the 19th century, Dana Point was the only major harbor between San Diego and Santa Barbara. Now the harbor sports a modern marina which is a popular spot for departure of boats offering whale watching cruises from November through March. The harbor also offers restaurant dining with a harbor view and gift shops for taking home gift souvenirs from your vacation. Guest slips, launch ramps, boat rentals, yacht instruction, fishing, windsurfing, jet skiing and diving charters are available there.
Founder Richard Henry Dana called this harbor, “The only romantic spot on the coast.” Dana landed here during the hide trading days of the 1830’s and described the charm of the steep cliff cove in his renowned book, TWO YEARS BEFORE THE MAST. In the days of the square rigged sailing ships, the rugged cove was known as BAHIA CAPISTRANO and was the major port between San Diego and Santa Barbara. It seemed only natural that this scenic cove was destined to become one of the most beautiful recreational harbors on the west coast.
That’s the end of my History lesson for the day(maybe even the month)
4 comments July 19th, 2006
