 |
| Landmark #189 | Orange County | Visited: June 29, 2012 | Plaque? YES! 🙂 |
| What is it? | A plaque overlooking the ocean at Dana Point! |
| What makes it historical? | THE GUIDE SAYS: Named for Richard Henry Dana, author of Two Years Before the Mast, who visited here in 1835. El Embarcadero, the cove below, was used by hide vessels trading with Mission San Juan Capistrano. This trade reached its peak in 1830-1840. In 1818, pirate Hipólito Bouchard, flying an Argentine flag, anchored his fleet here while raiding the mission.
OTHER TIDBITS: That pretty well sums it up! |
| How can I Help the Helpers? | HERE’S HOW:
|
| Where is this place? | LISTED DIRECTIONS: Ken Sampson Overview S of Blue Lantern at Santa Clara Ave Dana Point, CA 92629 ANNOTATIONS: From Los Angeles: ~62mi (100km) — 1.1hrs |
| When should I go? | Whenever the mood strikes you! |