Written by C. A. Fliedner on 04 Apr, 2001
There aren't many beaches along the California coast where grass and trees border a beach. Not only does Doheny State Beach have over a mile-long white-sand beach, there is a five-acre picnic area filled with over a hundred tables and BBQ grills. My…Read More
There aren't many beaches along the California coast where grass and trees border a beach. Not only does Doheny State Beach have over a mile-long white-sand beach, there is a five-acre picnic area filled with over a hundred tables and BBQ grills. My husband and I have explored many beach campgrounds, and this was certainly the nicest we've seen. There are rest rooms, fire rings on the adjacent beach, volleyball courts, and 121 campsites for trailers, motorhomes, or tents. You couldn't find a prettier setting for a campout.
I recommend calling ahead for campground reservations and price information. (I believe it's $5 a day for up to 8 people for camping, but that may vary according to the season. Campground Reservations are: 1-800-444-Park. Group Picnic Area Reservations: (949) 496-3617.
Written by ldytigress495 on 10 Aug, 2006
To get down to the beach, you have to walk down a VERY steep hill. Only cars with disabled plates are allowed to drive down. There are bbqs and picnic tables. There is also a grassy hill if you want to lay a blanket down…Read More
To get down to the beach, you have to walk down a VERY steep hill. Only cars with disabled plates are allowed to drive down. There are bbqs and picnic tables. There is also a grassy hill if you want to lay a blanket down to have a picnic. Many people like to fly kites here. The beach itself is free from nasty rocks that hurt your feet. Many people come here to surf, wakeboard, and boogie board. The waves can get big and strong. There is a little place to buy food, but it is not always open, so bring your own. Close
Written by C. A. Fliedner on 01 Apr, 2001
At one time, Capistrano Bay was the only natural bay between San Diego and Santa Barbara. That made it a natural stopping off point for sailing ships who wanted to trade with the mission's padres and local ranchos. The vessels braved the stormy…Read More
At one time, Capistrano Bay was the only natural bay between San Diego and Santa Barbara. That made it a natural stopping off point for sailing ships who wanted to trade with the mission's padres and local ranchos. The vessels braved the stormy waters off Cape Horn to sail to and from New England.
This 9-foot bronze statue was erected to honor the man who helped make Capistrano Bay famous. The status is located on Island Way and Dana Drive on Dana Island.
To this day, Dana's "Two Years Before the Mast" describing his journey to California and the steep cliffs of Capistrano, remains a popular book.