Dana
Point was known to the captains of sailing ships
as Bahia Capstraino and was the major port between
San Diego
and Santa
Barbara. Up until the construction of the harbor began in
the late 1960s Dana point was a favorite surfing destination.
With the building of the rock breakwater jetties surfing
at the point ended and thousands of leisure boats moved in.
.Dana Point Harbor was officially dedicated on July 31, 1971.
Today
the
marina has 2,500 slips for vessels, fishing pier, shipyard,
fuel dock, three yacht clubs and a commercial sports fishing
operation. Numerous restaurants and stores cater to the people
who visit Mariner's Village or the Dana Wharf areas.The Dana
Point Ocean Institute provides an educational experience
for both children and adults and has a 70 foot research vessel
Sea Explorer provides daily cruises to study and observe
marine life offshore.The Marine Institute also displays the
brig "Pilgrim" which is a full-sized replica of
the square rigged vessel on which Richard Henry Dana sailed
into Bahia Capstraino .
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