Doheny State Beach
A state beach beside Dana Point Harbor with a mellow surf break, picnic lawns, a campground and a visitor center.
Know before you go
- Parking
Parking available (Coastal Commission listing).
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Fees
$15 per vehicle.
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Paying
Unknown – check locally
- Getting down
Check the park page for campground modernization and Capistrano Beach sand-nourishment advisories.
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Tide & surf
Unknown – check locally
- Hours
6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Dogs
No dogs on the beaches; leashed elsewhere in the park.
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Restrooms
Yes
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Showers
Yes
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible restrooms and showers.
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Lifeguards
State lifeguards.
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Rules
Fires only in fire rings, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Food
Doho Café.
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Activities
Tide pool area and visitor center.
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
Information only, not safety advice. Conditions change. Always follow lifeguards and posted signs.
Tides & daylight · next 3 days
Information only, not safety advice. Conditions change, so always follow lifeguards and posted signs. Data: official city, county, State Parks and National Park Service pages, the California Coastal Commission, NOAA and the National Weather Service · Facts checked Oct 3, 2026 · Map © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.