Doheny State Beach

Doheny State Beach
Doheny State Beach in September 2018. Dana Point Harbor can be seen in the background.
Map showing the location of Doheny State Beach
Map showing the location of Doheny State Beach
Map showing the location of Doheny State Beach
Map showing the location of Doheny State Beach
LocationOrange County, California
Nearest cityDana Point, California
Coordinates33°27′39″N 117°40′41″W / 33.46083°N 117.67806°W / 33.46083; -117.67806
Area254 acres (103 ha)
Established1931
Visitors850,000+ (in 2007)
Governing bodyCalifornia Department of Parks and Recreation

Doheny State Beach (known colloquially as Doho) is known as the first state beach in the California state park system.[1] Located on the Pacific Ocean in the city of Dana Point, the beach is adjacent to several surf spots and scenic beaches including Salt Creek Beach, Baby Beach, and Capistrano Beach.[2] Along with its neighbors, Doheny beach is a popular surf spot located at the mouth of San Juan Creek, which flows from the Santa Ana Mountains southwest to the beach, where it forms a fresh-water lagoon.

  1. ^ "Doheny SB". CA State Parks. Retrieved October 24, 2023.
  2. ^ "Beaches | City of Dana Point". www.danapoint.org. Retrieved October 24, 2023.