Historic Sites in Dana Point

California State Historic Landmark 189
DESCRIPTION: Dana Point was named for Richard Henry Dana, author of the book "Two Years Before the Mast", who visited the area in 1835. El Embarcadero, the cove below Dana Point, was used by hide vessels trading with Mission San Juan Capistrano. This trade reached its peak in 1830-1840. In 1818 pirate Hipolito Bouchard, flying an Argentine flag, anchored his fleet here while raiding the mission.

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