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THINGS
TO DO IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA |
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Doheny
State Beach Camping
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Doheny State
Beach is located in South Orange County next to Dana
Point Harbor. Doheny was California’s first
state beach thanks to Edward Doheny who donated 41 acres
of ocean front property to the state in 1931.
Up until the Dana Point Harbor was built in 1971 Doheny
Beach was a popular surfing beach. Dana Point was also
once home to a unique wave. known as Killer Dana. The
break got this name because it came out of deep water
and broke on the rocks which lined the beach.
Today the waves are tame, blocked by the Dana Point Harbor
rock jetty. One advantage to being located next to the
breakwater is Doheny's gentle surf. Smaller waves make
this an ideal place to learn surfing.
The northern section of the beach is day use and has a
wide sandy beach plus a large grass area perfect of picnics.
You can rent bikes at the concession stand and travel
all the way to San Clemente
along the bike trail.
Parking is all day per vehicle in the park or there is
a parking lot off Dana Harbor Drive which charges by the
hour. Summer season can be very busy off season Doheny
looks like the picture below.
Doheny State Beach is perfect for a local camping trip
or day use.
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Beach Camping
at one Doheny’s 122 camping sites is not an off the
beaten path experience. The camping area is on the south
side of creek with Pacific Coast Highway and the railroad
tracks on one side and the beach on the other.
Campsites along the beach are wonderful places to stay but
if you get stuck in the back you will get a lot off traffic
noise plus hear the Amtrak
trains passing by. Most campers use an RV or trailer
but you can also pitch your tent.
Summer time campsitesare at hard to come by, off season
except for holiday weekends you have a good chance of getting
a beach front camping site. Daytrippen visited Doheny in
mid November and there were several open beach font campsites
plus the beach was nearly deserted.
Camp-site reservations are made through Reserve
America. Reservations can be booked up to seven
months in advance. Plan early for summer camping trips Doheny
Beach is a very popular destination. |
Bike Rentals Doheny State Beach |
Beach front camping Doheny State Beach |
Doheny Beach is just off
of Dana Harbor Drive, approximately one mile north of I-5
and about three miles from San Juan Capistrano Mission.
Dohney Beach is next to Dana
Point Harbor which has boat rentals, whale
watching trips and plenty of restraints. Dogs are allowed
in 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. |
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