Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Trestles
World-renowned
Trestles
, southeast of Dana Point and next to San Diego County, is fam-
ous for its natural surf break, which consistently churns out perfect waves, even in sum-
mer. It's also endangered; surfers and environmentalists have for years been fighting the
extension of a nearby toll road that they contend would negatively affect the waves. Visit
http://savetrestles.surfrider.org
to learn more.
www.parks.ca.gov
; parking $15 per day)
, which has rugged bluff-top walking trails, swimming
sites $35-60)
with flush toilets, indoor hot showers, picnic tables and fire pits. To get here,
exit I-5 at Basilone Rd or Los Christianos Rd (for the campground), then hoof to Trestles
along the nature trail.
Sights & Activities
Doheny State Beach
BEACH
949-496-6172;
www.dohenystatebeach.org
;
entry per vehicle $15;
6am-10pm,
to 8pm Nov-Feb; )
This mile-long beach is great for swimmers, surfers, surf fishers and tidepoolers. You'll
also find picnic tables with grills, volleyball courts and a butterfly exhibit.
Dana Point Harbor Dr; cruiser rental per hr/day $10/28; 9am-sunset daily late May-early Sep, Sat &
Sun early Sep-late May)
, just south of the picnic area at Doheny State Beach. Off Dana Point
Harbor Dr,
Capo Beach Watercraft Rentals
( 949-661-1690;
bor paddling. For scuba rentals and dive-boat trips (from $115), try
Beach Cities Scuba
(
949-443-3858;
www.beachcitiescsuba.com
; 34283 Pacific Coast Hwy)
.
Ocean Institute
MUSEUM
