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 […]

Join us at Doheny to participate in one of the largest volunteer events in the world as volunteers from up and down the coast join together to remove trash from our beaches and waterways.

Doheny Longboard Surfing Association's annual Velzy Surf Contest and Luau is a highpoint for Doheny summer surfing.

Three days of family fun and great music at Doheny State Beach. September 27, 28, 29, 2019 The event benefits Doheny State Beach Interpretive Association and the San Onofre Foundation http://www.theohanafest.com/  

DOHENY’S ANNUAL HALLOWEEN HAUNT!!! Saturday, October 19th, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Come on down for a great autumn evening tradition at Doheny.  Wear your Halloween costumes and explore our craft an educational booths, earn tickets for prizes,  stroll along the Spooky Walk, get a temporary tattoo or maybe get your face painted and indulge […]