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DOHENY SB, CA

Status: Open through Fri Dec 31 2010   Season Dates

Description

Season for Peak Fees: 03/01 to 11/30

    Doheny State Beach is two parks in one - with camping in the south area (with some campsites only steps away from the beach) and day use in northern area, where there is a five-acre lawn with picnic facilities and volleyball courts. Surfing is popular, but is restricted to the north end beach. Surf fishing is also popular. The beach is near Dana Point Harbor and is three miles from San Juan Capistrano Mission.

    Park Kiosk Hours:

    • Hi Season: 6am-10pm
      • Lo Season: 7am-5pm

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
  • ADA Access
  • Comfort Station
  • Disabled Access Site
  • Dump Station
  • Fire Rings
  • Fishing
  • Picnic Area
  • Restrooms
  • Showers
  • Swimming
  • Telephone
  • Visitors Center

Alerts and Important Information

Due to recent storms in the area Doheny SB is closed from Jan. 21, 2010 through Jan 31, 2010 and will re-open for reservations on Feb. 1, 2010.

The 2nd Annual Rainbow Sandal Gerry Lopez Battle of the Paddle is to be held on Saturday and Sunday, October 3 and October 4, 2009. Campers and Day users may experience high traffic, crowds, and noise on both days of the event.

Doheny State Beach Annual Halloween Haunt is to be held Saturday, October 24, 2009. Campsites in the vicinity of Sites 20 - 23, may experience high traffic, crowds, and noise, from dusk until approximately 10 p.m. on the night of the event.

Discount Pass must be presented at the time of check in.

  • Check in time is 2PM. Very little to no shade in majority of sites.

  • Fees include entry for 1 vehicle and 1 legally towed vehicle or trailer, additional vehicles will be charged per night at the park.
  • Doheny is reservable Year-Round.

  • Silver Strand SB is now on the reservation system. If campsites are not available at Doheny for the dates of your stay please check Silver Stand's web page for available campsites; Click: HERE

  • Doheny Blues Festivalswill be held in the North Day Use area in May. Campers will experience loud music, large crowds and traffic delays. The 2010 festival will be held on May 22 - 23.
  • Doheny Annual Halloween Haunt!
  • Water related activities such as as swimming, surfing, etc. that involve body contact, may be restricted due to water quality.

  • Dogs are allowed to the campground. They must be leashed and attended to by an adult at all times. Dogs are not allowed on the beach at any time. There is no extra charge for bringing a dog and no proof of vaccination is required.

    • Getting There:

    Doheny SB
    25300 DANA POINT HARBOR DR.
    Dana Point CA 92629

    The beach is located on Del Obispo Street off Pacific Coast Highway at Dana Point.
    View Regional MapMap Driving Route

    Phone Park for More Information:

    Project Office: (949)496-6172