Doheny State Beach

Doheny State Beach is known as the first state beach in the state park system. Located on the Pacific Ocean in the city of , the beach is adjacent to several surf spots and scenic beaches including , Baby Beach, and .
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  • Type: Park
  • Description: state park in California, United States
  • Also known as: “Doheny SB”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Ocean Institute and Dana Hills High School.

Museum
The is an ocean education organization located in . Founded as the Orange County Marine Institute in 1977, it offers ocean science and maritime history programs for K–12 students and their teachers.

School
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is a high school in , opened in 1973. The school's enrollment of roughly 2,000 students is drawn from the nearby communities of , , Capistrano Beach, and . is situated 1½ miles northwest of Doheny State Beach.

School
Laguna Niguel is a city in , United States. The name Laguna Niguel is derived from the words "Laguna" and "Niguili". It also appeared in Spanish records as Nigüili, Nigüel, or Neuil from Juaneño nawil. is situated 2½ miles northwest of Doheny State Beach.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Dana Point and San Juan Capistrano.

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is a coastal city located in southern , United States. The population was 33,107 at the 2020 census. With one of the few harbors along the Orange County coast and with ready access via State Route 1, it is a popular local destination for surfing.

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is a city in southern , United States. The population was 35,253 at the 2020 Census. Named for Saint John of Capistrano, was founded by the Spanish in 1776, when Father Junípero Serra established .

Hamlet
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is a 29-acre private gated community located in the South Laguna neighborhood of . It is named for a formation of three natural arches in the rocky cliffs along the ocean. is situated 3½ miles northwest of Doheny State Beach.

Doheny State Beach

Latitude
33.46225° or 33° 27′ 44″ north
Longitude
-117.68088° or 117° 40′ 51″ west
Elevation
16 feet (5 metres)
Open location code
8554F869+VJ
Geo­Names ID
5343454
Wiki­data ID
Q5288555
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Satellite Map

Discover Doheny State Beach from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From Arabic to Vietnamese—“Doheny State Beach” goes by many names.
  • Arabic: “شاطئ دوهيني الحكومي”
  • Cebuano: “Doheny State Beach”
  • Chinese: “多尼州立海灘”
  • Chinese: “都何尼州立海灘”
  • Japanese: “ドヒニー・ステート・ビーチ”
  • Vietnamese: “Bãi biển Tiểu bang Doheny”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Capistrano Beach and Sajirit.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Doheny Marine Life Refuge and San Juan Creek.

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