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Doheny State Beach – Butterfly Garden loop from Dana Point

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Doheny State Beach – Butterfly Garden loop from Dana Point

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Doheny State Beach – Butterfly Garden loop from Dana Point

00:42

11.2km

80m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 3.39 km for 77 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.42 km

Henry Dana Statue

Highlight • Monument

In 1835, Richard Henry Dana Jr. visited California. He later wrote in his memoir that the cliffs of Capistrano Bay were the "most romantic spot on the coast." Though originally called San Juan Point, the promontory was eventually named Dana Point after Dana's glowing description of the area in his famous book.

This spot also has a few benches which are perfect to sit back and watch the sunset.

Tip by

3.47 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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5.06 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 pool enthusiasts to observe marine life. With gentle waves rolling in from San Juan Bay, it's a picturesque spot for seaside fun.

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7.31 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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7.80 km

Doheny State Beach

Highlight • Beach

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.

Tip by

9.41 km

Butterfly Garden

Highlight • Natural

Shady grove with a trail lined by info panels, benches, planted with milkweed and other plants favoured by butterflies, particularly focused on Monarch butterflies.

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11.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.72 km

3.20 km

1.94 km

191 m

138 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.2 km

819 m

207 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 4 July

25°C

16°C

0 %

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Doheny State Beach – Butterfly Garden loop from Dana Point

Henry Dana Statue

Henry Dana Statue

North Beach, Doheny State Beach

Doheny State Beach

Doheny State Beach

Butterfly Garden

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