Doheny State Beach
Doheny State Beach (known colloquially as Doho) is known as the first state beach in the California state park system. This is one of the sights of Dana Point. Pleasant highs of 65–77°F mark the mildest months, January to December.
A beach inside Dana Point
You can stay in Dana Point
Doheny State Beach is inside Dana Point, which has 30 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov and Dec
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 65–77°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
Weather through the year
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Doheny State Beach
Doheny State Beach (known colloquially as Doho) is known as the first state beach in the California state park system. 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. 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.
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Nights near Doheny State Beach
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Dana Point (30) and San Clemente (36).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Doheny State Beach | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dana Point | in town | — | 30 24 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 3 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 32,232 | $1,320K | B |
| San Clemente | 4 mi east | 5 min | 36 23 hotels · 5 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 4 campgrounds | 62,226 | $1,398K | B− |
| Laguna Beach | 8 mi northwest | 10 min | 39 30 hotels · 1 motel · 3 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 22,391 | $2,000K | C+ |
| Newport Beach | 16 mi northwest | 25 min | 53 47 hotels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 81,977 | $2,000K | C |
| Irvine | 16 mi north | 25 min | 50 43 hotels · 1 motel · 3 campgrounds · 3 RV parks | 318,764 | $1,192K | B− |
| Anaheim | 28 mi north | 40 min | 189 149 hotels · 34 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 hostel · 2 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 341,008 | $831K | D |
| San Juan Capistrano | 3 mi northeast | 5 min | 9 8 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 35,119 | $994K | B− |
| Costa Mesa | 20 mi northwest | 30 min | 42 29 hotels · 6 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 108,881 | $1,115K | — |
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Doheny State Beach in questions
Is Doheny State Beach in Dana Point?
Yes. It’s inside Dana Point, CA.
When is the best time to visit Doheny State Beach?
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, with highs of 65–77°.
How far is Doheny State Beach from Long Beach?
About 36 miles northwest of Long Beach, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Doheny State Beach?
John Wayne Orange County (SNA), about 18 miles away.
Where should I stay near Doheny State Beach?
San Clemente (4 mi, 36 places to stay), Dana Point (in town, 30 places to stay) and Laguna Beach (8 mi, 39 places to stay).
Word from Dana Point
No one has shared advice yet; Dana Point’s Town Square takes questions.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.