Doheny State Beach
25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, CA 92629
Description:
Doheny Beach is protected by California City Hall. It is located on the Pacific coast in Dana Point, Los Angeles County. The beach is a popular place for surfing, diving, and underwater fishing. It is located in a picturesque place - the mouth of the river San Juan Creek, which originates in the mountains of Santa Ana. Due to the large flow of tourists, the beach area is significantly polluted. Currently, the environmental status of the natural resource is under the watchful control of the government.
It was the first public beach in California. Initially, its area occupied 17 hectares, but in 2003 it was expanded to 26 hectares City beach Doheny impresses tourists with a variety of flora and fauna. It is home to animals such as anemones, crabs, dolphins, seals, kelp, California moray eels, sea urchins, octopuses and stingrays. Also in coastal waters live several species of sharks, including the White.