Coastal Kitchen’s location dates back to the 1920’s and was the first commercial building in Dana Point. The Blue Lantern Fountain Lunch served as a cafe and service station to Pacific Coast Highway travelers and was the stopping point between Los Angeles and San Diego in the 20’s and 30’s. The owner was Anna Walters, a Laguna Beach realtor who was a partner in the first land development in Dana Point. Anna retained her investment when Sidney H. Woodruff’s investors purchased Dana Point. The gazebo located at the end of Blue Lantern was built to complement the cafe and service station providing a beautiful view of the harbor. S.H. Woodruff was famous for developing the Hollywoodland tract in the Hollywood Hills and the iconic sign that became HOLLYWOOD when restored. Woodruff had big plans to develop Dana Point but the 1930‘s crash put a stop to his vision. This historical structure represents over 90 years of Dana Point history. Coastal Kitchen’s extensive renovation pays tribute to the building’s historic Spanish Colonial revival architecture.
