Point Dume!

Dec 4Aug 12 Bill

Landmark #965

Los Angeles County

Visited: December 4, 2011

Plaque? YES! 🙂

What is it?	A plaque and rocky promontory that George Vancouver used to navigate Santa Monica Bay!
What makes it historical?	THE GUIDE SAYS: On November 24, 1793, English explorer George Vancouver, commander of an expedition to determine the extent of settlement of the northwest coast of America, named this rocky promontory, Point Dume, after his Franciscan friend, Father Francisco Dumetz, at Mission San Buenaventura. Point Dume is the western terminus of Santa Monica Bay and has been an important landmark for navigators since Vancouver’s voyage in 1793. OTHER TIDBITS: That pretty well sums it up!
How can I Help the Helpers?	HERE’S HOW: Volunteer with the California State Department of Parks and Recreation! Donate to the Malibu Lagoon Museum! Be a responsible visitor! Please respect the signs and pathways, and treat all structures and artifacts with respect. They’ve endured a lot to survive into the present. They’ll need our help to make it into the future!
Where is this place?	LISTED DIRECTIONS: Point Dume State Beach Corner of Cliffside Dr and Birdview Ave Malibu, CA 90265 ANNOTATIONS: This is actually where the trail to the plaque begins! See the highest point in the area? That’s your destination! It should only take you about 5 minutes! From Los Angeles: ~36mi (58km) — 0.6hrs From Sacramento: ~403mi (649km) — 6.8hrs From San Diego: ~154mi (248km) — 2.6hrs From San Francisco: ~400mi (644km) — 6.7hrs
When should I go?	Whenever the mood strikes you!

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