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The Palapa is located on the beach in front of the snack bar. It is a beautiful location for a special event during the low season. Alcohol is only permitted in this area with special approval, additional permit fees and a required Ranger Monitor. No other amenities are included in the cost. Minimum cost is $400 for 4 hours.
Group Reservations
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Reservations may be made up to one year in advance. An area is not reserved until the reservation paperwork and the full reservation fees are received at Doheny State Beach. Reservations may be made in person or a can be mailed to:
Doheny State Beach
25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, CA 92629.
Office hours are 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.
- All fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
- A $50 processing fee will be charged to all groups requesting a change in date or site once the reservation has been booked.
- Requests for transfers of date or site must be made in writing 30 days or more prior to the booked picnic date or they will not be accepted.
- No reservations are accepted for Memorial Day, July 4th, or Labor Day.
- FAXed or email requests cannot be accepted.
- We accept cash or checks only, no credit cards.
Send inquiries to destrada@parks.ca.gov
The Doheny State Beach picnic reservation information phone line is (949) 496-3617. Email address: doheny.events@parks.ca.gov.