Unforgettable Camping Experience at the Popular Doheny State Beach

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The campsites at Doheny State Beach



The set-up at Doheny State Beach makes camping a breeze for its guests. Located at the southern end of the state beach, the campsites offer a variety of amenities. You’ll find that each site offers fire rings, picnic tables, hot showers, and toilets for camper use. Additionally, 16 of the sites permit RVs at a maximum length of 35 feet. However, though Doheny State Beach provides a sanitation station it does not provide hookups and is considered a dry campground.

Doheny State Beach campsites accommodate eight people per site. But if you’re coming with an even larger group, you can reserve the park’s group campsite, which allows up to 40 campers. With moderate temperatures ranging from 60 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit all year long, it’s always a good time to camp out at this iconic state beach. You can make a reservation for your campsite up to six months in advance with Reserve California.

Daytime activities at Doheny State Beach

Doheny Beach surfer riding waves

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Beyond its incredible camping facilities, Doheny State Beach offers campers a long list of adventures to choose from. The beach is probably most famous for its surfing. In fact, the area was shot and featured in the surf film “Endless Summer” (1966). For years and years, the beach was considered a hub for surf legends. Doheny is even referenced in one of the Beach Boys’ greatest hits, “Surfin’ USA,” when they sing “Down Doheny Way.”

Due to more recent construction, Doheny State Beach no longer boasts the massive waves it once had. However, it’s now the perfect beach for seasoned surfers to enjoy easy cruising and beginner surfers to ride their first waves. If you’re in the second camp, we recommend you book a surf lesson with the Girl in the Curl, where expert guides offer instruction right on Doheny State Beach. If you have no interest in attempting a surf adventure but still want to stay active, volleyball, swimming, sunbathing, and kayaking are all also available.

After spending the night in the park, if you’re interested in learning more about the area’s flora and fauna, be sure to stop at the Visitor’s Center. There you can observe various aquariums with local marine life as well as a natural tide pool.

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Dave Pennells

By Dave Pennells

Dave Pennells, MS, has contributed his expertise as a career consultant and training specialist across various fields for over 15 years. At City University of Seattle, he offers personal career counseling and conducts workshops focused on practical job search techniques, resume creation, and interview skills. With a Master of Science in Counseling, Pennells specializes in career consulting, conducting career assessments, guiding career transitions, and providing outplacement services. Her professional experience spans multiple sectors, including banking, retail, airlines, non-profit organizations, and the aerospace industry. Additionally, since 2001, he has been actively involved with the Career Development Association of Australia.