Matthew Ideas Oct 27, 2026

Surfline Doheny State Beach

Surfing at Doheny State Beach

If you’re coming to the West Coast to take part in our official state sport, we have the best surfing in California. Dana Point surf spots offer everything from the perfect waves for beginners at Doheny State Beach to rad breaks at Strands.

Situé à deux pas des emblématiques Doheny State Beach (plage) et Dana Point Harbor (port), l'hébergement Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach propose une épicerie, une terrasse sur le toit et un brasero. Le restaurant sur place, Doheny Surf, propose le petit déjeuner et le dîner. Les clients peuvent disposer de diverses prestations, comme une laverie et 2 bars, tout en restant connectés avec le Wi-Fi gratuit dans les chambres (débit : 50 Mbit/s ou plus).

Surfing at Doheny State Beach
Surfing at Doheny State Beach

Doheny State Beach Park

Doheny State Beach

Doheny State Beach is a perfect place for a beach walk. There are towering palms, sailboats from nearby Dana Point Harbor, surfers, a wide assortment of birds, and beautiful coastal views. This is a great place to watch the sunset and unwind. This isn’t a “hike” per se, but a really great walk. It’s virtually …

Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach
Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach
seagulls flying over the ocean as the sun goes down and birds fly in the sky
seagulls flying over the ocean as the sun goes down and birds fly in the sky

Doheny State Beach Surf Report

Doheny State Beach, Though technically located in Capo Beach beyond the northern-border of San Clemente, this is one of the best beginner surfing beaches around. The small waves and long breaks are ideal for long boards and allow many surfers to catch the same wave (and it’s expected at this beginner spot). As an added bonus, it’s a short walk to the water–You can see the parking lot from where you’re floating.

Exploring Doheny State Beach - SoCal Hiker
Exploring Doheny State Beach - SoCal Hiker
A history lesson on Doheny State Beach before the Dana Point Harbor
A history lesson on Doheny State Beach before the Dana Point Harbor

Digital print of a low tide surfer at Doheny Beach during sunset

Doheny State Beach Camping Site Map

A Brief Look at California's First State Beach Doheny State Beach—affectionately known as Doho—is one of the best places to practice noseriding in Southern California. The takeoff is soft, but the wave builds gradually as it peels over the cobblestones, giving you just enough push to set your line and start cross-stepp

Doheny State Beach and Dana Point Harbor

Doheny State Beach
Doheny State Beach
A history lesson on Doheny State Beach before the Dana Point Harbor
A history lesson on Doheny State Beach before the Dana Point Harbor
Doheny beach sunset surf
Doheny beach sunset surf
Surf Spots You Should Know: Doheny
Surf Spots You Should Know: Doheny
Doheny State Beach and Dana Point Harbor - Fun Orange County Parks
Doheny State Beach and Dana Point Harbor - Fun Orange County Parks
the beach is crowded with cars and people in the water, along with an ocean view
the beach is crowded with cars and people in the water, along with an ocean view
people are surfing in the ocean near a pier
people are surfing in the ocean near a pier
Surfing at Doheny State Beach
Surfing at Doheny State Beach
SUP at Doheny Beach, CA
SUP at Doheny Beach, CA

Located right off of the Pacific Coast Highway, only 10 minutes from Laguna Beach, Doheny State Beach is iconic for being the best place to learn how to surf in California. The friendly waves welcome visitors to experience California surf culture and hang loose.

Doheny State Beach features over one mile of sandy beach and some of the best swimming and surfing in California. Longboard surfers and those new to the sport as well as boogie boarders appreciate the long slow ride of these waves.

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Surfing at Doheny State Beach Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach seagulls flying over the ocean as the sun goes down and birds fly in the sky Exploring Doheny State Beach - SoCal Hiker A history lesson on Doheny State Beach before the Dana Point Harbor Doheny State Beach

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