Explore life under the sea at the Doheny State Beach Visitor Center without even having to get wet!

Our Visitor Center and Gift Shop are located at the entrance to the park and admission is free. However, there is a day-use fee should you desire to enter the park.

Once you walk through the door the story of Doheny -- in and out of the water -- starts to unfold. Five aquariums, each with a different habitat, display a variety of interesting fish found in local waters. And if the tides aren't cooperating then check out our awesome 500-gallon simulated tide pool.

If birds are your interest, more than 25 mounted specimens are on display, not to mention the nearby marshes where live specimens fly in and out daily to the delight of bird watchers. Books and field guides are available in the Gift Shop.

Our collection of vintage surfing photos are worthy of note, too!

Doheny State Beach is home to many different animals. For an overview of some of the wildlife

you might see or hear about during your visit. please check out our Photo Gallery.

You might want to bookmark that page because we are continually adding information and new photos.

Our goal is to teach everyone, young and young at heart, about the creatures living in this unique habitat. In doing so, we are confident you will share our dedication to preserve it for everyone's enjoyment.

Visitor Center hours are 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on weekends and vary during the week. Please call the park to check for weekday hours at (949)496-6172.