Doheny State Beach
Coastal Flood Warning issued October 29 at 1:21PM PDT until October 29 at 1:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 1 PM today to 2 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Coastal residents and managers of infrastructure in the advisory area should prepare for rising water and take appropriate action to protect life and property. Highest tides will occur around noon on Friday. Observed high tides are 1.3 to 1.6 feet above astronomical tide predictions.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 29 at 1:21PM PDT until October 30 at 2:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 1 PM today to 2 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Coastal residents and managers of infrastructure in the advisory area should prepare for rising water and take appropriate action to protect life and property. Highest tides will occur around noon on Friday. Observed high tides are 1.3 to 1.6 feet above astronomical tide predictions.
Overview
Doheny State Beach is California's first state beach, established in 1931, located in Dana Point and attracting nearly one million visitors annually. The park is currently open daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM with no current restrictions as of December 30, 2025. It operates as two distinct areas: a northern day-use section featuring a world-renowned beginner-friendly surf break (famously mentioned in the Beach Boys' 'Surfin' USA'), five-acre lawn, volleyball courts, and the Doho Cafe; and a southern camping area with 120 sites ranging from $50-65/night, some directly beachfront. Camping reservations show availability through mid-January 2026. The park features a visitor center with aquariums and tide pools (10 AM-4 PM daily), year-round lifeguard service, and bonfire rings available first-come, first-served. Day use vehicle entry is $15 ($20 during summer peak season). Key restrictions for campers: no enclosed tents (must be open on one side), no dogs on beach/sand (only on paved trail), no alcohol without permit, no RV pop-outs/awnings in parking areas. The park is adjacent to Dana Point Harbor and offers wheelchair-accessible facilities including a paved multi-use trail. An upcoming Capistrano-Doheny Beach Nature-Based Shoreline Adaptation Project will create a 'living shoreline' at the south end.
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