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Doheny State Beach (known colloquially as Doho) is known as the first state beach in the California state park system. [1] Located on the Pacific Ocean in the city of Dana Point, the beach is adjacent to several surf spots and scenic beaches including Salt Creek Beach, Baby Beach, and Capistrano Beach. [2]
Doheny State Beach: State beach Orange: 254 103 1931 Offers surfing and beach-front camping in Dana Point. [67] Donner Memorial State Park: State park Nevada and Placer: 3,293 1,333 1928 Interprets the site where the Donner Party was trapped by weather in the Sierra Nevada during the winter of 1846–1847, [68] now a National Historic Landmark.
When Killer Dana disappeared, water circulation in the bay decreased. As polluted runoff from San Juan Creek continues to flow into the bay, it is trapped for extended periods of time. At Doheny State Beach, 850,000 annual visitors are exposed to potential health risks from high bacteria levels in the water. [43]
Parts of Doheny State Beach are closed after 4,000 gallons of sewage from a city line in San Juan Capistrano spilled onto the beach in Dana Point.
In 1929, the Petroleum Securities Company (owned by Edward L. Doheny) became the new owners of the Capistrano Beach development. [6] In 1931, following the death of Doheny's son, he donated over 40 acres (16 ha) to the state for Doheny State Beach. [7] Capistrano Beach became part of the city of Dana Point in 1989. [8]
Dana Point SMCA is a marine protected area that includes the nearshore area off the area between Laguna Beach and Dana Point in Orange County on California’s south coast. Boundary: This area is bounded by the mean high tide line and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed:
Salt Creek Beach Park is a beach park located in Dana Point, California, in the county of Orange. [1] A popular destination for South Orange County residents, it features amenities such as a halfcourt basketball court, beach volleyball, and a seven-acre grassy Bluff Park, and offers opportunities for surfing, swimming, and fishing.
Admiral William Standley State Recreation Area is a state recreation area of California, United States, featuring 45 acres (18 ha) of redwoods on the Eel River. It is located 14 miles (23 km) west of Laytonville, California, in Mendocino County. The park is a popular spot for salmon and steelhead fishing and also attracts hikers and picnickers. [1]