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State and local officials are looking to offset coastal erosion at a pair of Orange County beaches with enough sand to fill five Olympic-sized pools. "We are proud to partner with the city of Dana ...

Starting Monday, enough sand to fill five Olympic-sized swimming pools are being brought to South Orange County to replenish the shorelines at Doheny State Beach and Capistrano Beach Park. Why it ...

The numbers painted on lifeguard towers have become landmarks for the locals, representing a beloved space on the sand, where friends have gathered and memories were made through the years. So when ...

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The sightings are true. Every spring at Doheny State Beach, Menehunes are waking up from their long winter naps and are beginning to surf again at Doheny Beach. What's all the ruckus about? They are ...

The California Coastal Commission is set to vote Thursday on a proposed desalination plant in South Orange County at Doheny State Beach, but some campers oppose the idea. There are 122 camping sites ...

The first-ever State Parks Week launches Tuesday, June 14, to spotlight California’s natural protected areas, and it is offering a chance to learn about, and explore, some of the most precious ...

Try to nab an online reservation at a popular State Park campsite and you might be discouraged to see all the spots are gobbled up. Or so it seems. Often, the reserved spots end up empty, with ...