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Doheny State Beach
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Doheny State Beach is located in the city of Dana Point, California and is one of California's most popular state beaches and attracts almost one million visitors per year. Doheny has a day use surfing beach at its northern end and a five-acre lawn with picnic facilities and volleyball courts.
The southern end of the state beach has campgrounds, with some of the campsites only steps away from the beach. The state beach has tide pools and a visitor center with several aquariums. Surf fishing is also popular among visitors.
The beach property was donated by oil tycoon Edward L. Doheny for public use in 1931 and was California's first state beach. It was official named Doheny State Beach in 1963.
amenities
Free Parking
Picnic
Restrooms
Showers
Wifi
Leashed Dogs
Snack Shack
Gear Rental
Accessibility Mat
activities
Surfing
Swimming
Volleyball
Camping
prohibitions
No Alcohol
No Drones
No Fireworks
No Smoking
hazards
High Surf
Jellyfish
Rip Currents
Shallow Water
Sharks
Stingrays
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Always check for water warnings or check with a lifeguard before you swim.