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Doheny State Beach
Park · Dana Point, California
Not today — an official hazard warning is active
Avoid todayNot today — an official hazard warning is active: a Coastal Flood Warning is in effect for San Diego County Coastal Areas; Orange County Coastal.
- Water temp 74°F (23°C)
Live data from NOAA buoy 46285 (1.3 mi away), as of Oct 29, 7:56 AM UTC.
Why, sources & official advisories
- A Coastal Flood Warning is in effect for San Diego County Coastal Areas; Orange County Coastal. — NWS San Diego CA
- Water temperature is 74°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — NOAA buoy 46285, as of Oct 29, 7:56 AM UTC
- No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
Official advisories
Checked against California Water Boards — FHAB Reports — no advisory posted.
Get an email when it’s warm enough
It’s 74°F at Doheny State Beach now. We check the water daily and email you once when it reaches your temperature.
Park area & beach has campsites in the southern end; volleyball, picnics & surfing up north.
What’s swimming here?
Fish recorded within 2 km: Garibaldi Damselfish, Rudderfish, Striped Mullet and 7 more species.
10 fish species in 85 public records within 2 km of Doheny State Beach since 2000.
- Garibaldi Damselfish Hypsypops rubicundus72 records · 2026
- Rudderfish Girella nigricans4 records · 2026
- Striped Mullet Mugil cephalus2 records · 2026
- Perch Kyphosus azureus1 record · 2026
- California Grunion Leuresthes tenuis1 record · 2026
- Slough Anchovy Anchoa delicatissima1 record · 2025
- Giant Kelpfish Heterostichus rostratus1 record · 2022
- Mussel Blenny Hypsoblennius jenkinsi1 record · 2017
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- Arrow Goby Clevelandia ios1 record · 2003
- Specklefin Midshipman Porichthys myriaster1 record · 2003
Data: GBIF.org occurrence records, CC0 and CC BY only (iNaturalist research-grade observations, GBIF dataset, LACM Vertebrates). Common names: USGS NAS; GBIF.org (The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, Catalogue of Life, Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS)). Non-native flags: USGS NAS. These are sightings and specimens people reported, not a survey: a fish missing from the list may still live here.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Doheny State Beach?
- Doheny State Beach is a park in Dana Point, California.
- What is the water temperature at Doheny State Beach?
- As of October 29, 2026, the water temperature at Doheny State Beach in Dana Point, California is 74°F (23°C), measured by NOAA buoy 46285, 1.3 miles away.
- Can you swim at Doheny State Beach?
- Not today — an official hazard warning is active: a Coastal Flood Warning is in effect for San Diego County Coastal Areas; Orange County Coastal. Checked October 29, 2026.
- How is Doheny State Beach rated?
- Doheny State Beach in Dana Point, California has an average visitor rating of 4.6 out of 5, based on 6755 reviews.
- What amenities does Doheny State Beach have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Doheny State Beach include camping-nearby, pet-friendly.
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Location & Contact
25300 Dana Point Harbor Dr, Dana Point, CA 92629
Dana Point, California 92629
Phone
+1 949-496-6171💡 Best times & visiting tips
- ›Weekday mornings (8–10 AM) are typically less crowded
- ›Check the forecast 2–3 days ahead for best planning
- ›Avoid holiday weekends for a quieter experience
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