Dana Point

Ritz Carlton

Movie & Show (left)

toward San Onofre

Ritz Carlton

Dana Point, CA

toward Laguna Beach

San Onofre Breccia
Schist Fragments

Three Arch Bay
1907 , c. 1908
1927 , 1932

Hotel & Beach

1920's coastline

Crescent Bay Point
Park

Monarch Beach


Getting There
From LA to Dana Point
Take the 405 Fwy south merging with the "5" Fwy.
Then either try the Crown Parkway Exit to cut through the hills
or continue to PCH and thru Dana Point
If you want to avoid the 'Orange Crunch' traffic...
For a $5 toll, try the 73 Fwy
Also possible out of John Wayne Santa Ana Airport...
You can try taking MacArthur Blvd to PCH (Hwy 1)
Keep going south along the coast
Past Crystal Cove State Park
And Through Laguna Beach
'Don't Panic!' - You can always listen to the "Never Lost" girl.

Extras
The San Onofre Breccia is a rock formation which gives clues
and hints about the rotation of the Tranverse & Peninsular mountains.
Click here for the geologic story!

February 2008
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