POINT DUME

Historical Landmark

Description:
On November 24, 1793, English explorer George Vancouver, commander of an expedition to determine the extent of settlement of the northwest coast of America, named this rocky promontory, Point Dume, after his Franciscan friend, Father Francisco Dumetz, at Mission San Buenaventura. Point Dume is the western terminus of Santa Monica Bay and has been an important landmark for navigators since Vancouver's voyage in 1793.

Registration Date: 6/27/1985

Location:
City: Malibu
County: Los Angeles

Directions:
Point Dume State Beach, corner of Cliffside Dr and Birdview Ave, Malibu

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