Doheny State Beach
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This park experiences heavy crowds, especially on weekends.
Check out the similar parks below for a better experience
Very crowded, parking fills up early
Best: Visit in off-season or try alternatives
At the mouth of San Juan Creek in Dana Point, Doheny offers a rare Southern California combination: excellent surfing on the north end, calm swimming beach on the south end, and tide pools on the rocky points. The south beach is protected by the harbor jetty, making it ideal for families with young children. The campground puts you steps from the sand - one of California's most popular beach camping destinations. The interpretive center features touch tanks and marine exhibits. Excellent fishing from the beach and nearby pier.
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Huntington State Beach
Surf City USA - 3 miles of iconic surfing beach hosting the U.S. Open of Surfing.
Why go: Similar coastal scenery, surfing, swimming experience
Around 21 miles away
