Doheny State Beach – La Plaza Park loop from Dana Point

Doheny State Beach – La Plaza Park loop from Dana Point

Easy

2.8

(30)

riders

Doheny State Beach – La Plaza Park loop from Dana Point

00:37

11.8km

70m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Tips

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Doheny State Beach

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.16 km

Henry Dana Statue

Highlight • Monument

It’s a bench. It’s a good place to eat. Great view, edge of the world sort of stuff.

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7.44 km

Doheny State Beach

Highlight • Beach

Bounded to the South by a private beachfront community that blocks bike access for several miles, Doheny has a long bike trail along the sandy beach, some of which is car-free.

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7.93 km

Beach access is cut off to the south by beachfront properties, but along the water to the north there is a great route that offers fantastic views of the Pacific Ocean as you make your way up to Dana Point.

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9.67 km

North Beach, Doheny State Beach

Highlight • Beach

Boasting ample green space, picnic facilities, sand volleyball courts, and mellow surf, North Beach draws swimmers, stand-up paddlers, and novice surfers. At low tide, the exposed boulder field invites tide …

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11.2 km

La Plaza Park

Highlight • Rest Area

La Plaza Park is a small green space located in the heart of town, near the Dana Point Pedestrian Bridge and the Lantern District. Visitors can find a dolphin fountain, local shops, and cafes.

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