Woodies start lining up in the north day-use area at dawn and begin departing in the mid-afternoon. Don’t miss out on this fun-filled day!

DSBIA members are invited to our annual free barbecue in the park on Thursday evening, May 9 at 5:30 PM in Picnic Area B. DSBIA Head Chef Mike Ahumada will oversee the preparations of carne asada tacos and other tasty delights. DSBIA members may invite friends who wish to join DSBIA. We’ll have application forms […]

Junior Rangers is an interpretive activity that is designed for children, 7 to 12, to actively learn about some of the natural wonders that can be found throughout the California State Parks.

Join us for a celebration of the Southern California surfing life style at our Doheny Surf Festival.

Whether you come for a day at the beach and the evening fireworks display, or just for the amazing fireworks extravaganza launched from the barge off shore, this is a great 4th of July tradition.

The staff at Doheny State Beach would sure appreciate any help from volunteers to clean up after the masses of picnickers! This is considered the messiest day of the year, but when were done, the beach and park are beautiful again. We suggest you bring gloves. Thank you everyone!!

Author of Warm Winds and Following Seas; the history of lifeguarding on the California Coast.

The first of the nine-man outrigger canoe races of the Southern California Outrigger Racing Association, hosted by the Dana Outrigger Canoe Club.

Sharks, Myth of the Monster:  Jim Serpa, longtime Park Ranger, Marine Educator and SCUBA Enthusiast who has swum with sharks in many of the worlds oceans, brings his informative and fascinating edge-of the seat presentation on Sharks of the World to the San Clemente State Beach Historic Cottage. CLICK HERE for tickets and event details.

Performance Paddling – The Joy, Exhilaration and Adventure of Stand Up Paddling Anthony Vela, renowned and iconic Stand Up Paddle enthusiast, competitor, mentor and adventurer will share his unique story, of an unlikely young man who finds his way to the ocean and embarks upon a remarkable life journey that takes him to the pinnacles […]