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Doheny State Beach
4.6★ · 7,028 Google ratings · Dana Point, California
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Showers✓ Picnic tables✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 110 ft away
Access
6am to 10pm
Walk
290 ft · 1 min
Restrooms
Yes · 330 ft away
Water
75°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
5 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Sand
175 yd from the water to the back
Water quality
Poor · 32% of 323 over the limit · 2025
Crowds
Quietest Tue 8am
Map of Doheny State Beach
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1Parking110 ft from the listing2Restrooms330 ft from the listing3Drinking water125 yd from the listing4Picnic tables210 ft from the listing5Covered shelter150 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 20 visitors · 2016–2026
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 7 visitors · 2016–2026
Bring picnic supplies and grills
Covered picnic areas with built-in grills and tables accommodate large groups, though you can also bring your own equipment.
Wear water shoes in the water
The ocean floor and entry points are rocky, causing foot injuries and discomfort for swimmers.
Arrive early on weekends
The parking lot fills by late morning, and the beach gets crowded with surfers and families.
Expect reasonable parking costs
Daily parking is about fifteen dollars, or you can pay hourly rates starting around one dollar per hour.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
68°F · clear
Water
75°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
3.3 ft · 11 s apart
Wind
3 mph from the S
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
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| 15:06 | High tide | ↑ |
| 23:32 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 5:29 AM.
Crowds
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📍 25300 Dana Point Harbor Dr, Dana Point, CA 92629
🅿 Parking 110 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 290 ft away, about 1 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 330 ft away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Doheny State Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 110 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Doheny State Beach?
290 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 1 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Doheny State Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 330 ft from the listing.
When is Doheny State Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Tue 8am and the busiest at Sat 3pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
