Dana Point Harbor/Capistrano Bay: Home port for romance

Tells the story of Dana Point - Indians, explorers, missionaries, traders, developers and surfers, and the amazing transformation of a rugged shoreline, Dana Cove, into a beautiful harbor. Dana Point is named after Richard Henry Dana, Jr., author of Two Years Before the Mast, which included a description of the area. Dana described the locale, including neighboring San Juan Capistrano, as 'the only romantic spot on the coast.' Although Dana described the anchorage as poor, it is now a developed harbor and contains a replica of his ship, the Pilgrim. The Pilgrim is used as a classroom by the Ocean Institute, which is located at the harbor. This area is designated California Historical Landmark #189.