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California State Parks Week 2026 Events
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Beach Walk
Saturday, June 6th at 10:00 AM
Community Beach Cleanups
Do your part and give back to the community by joining in on our Doheny State Beach Community Beach Cleanups!
We will have supplies, but if you can, bring your own recycled bag, buckets, gloves, or other cleanup supplies to make this event as ZERO WASTE as possible.
2026 EVENT DATES:
- Sat, March 7 9am-11am
- Sat March 21 8am-11am
- Sat, April 18 8am-11am
- Sat, May 16 8am-11am
- Sat, June 20 8am-11am
- Sat, July 18 8am-11am
- Sat, August 15 8am-11am
- Sat, Sept 19 8am-11am
- Sat, Oct 17 8am-11am
- Sat, Nov 21 8am-11am
- Sat, Dec 19 8am-11am
WHERE:
- Doheny State Beach
- Park in the furthest parking lot before bridge. Meet at the picnic tables closest to Lifeguard Headquarters.
DETAILS:
- Parking fee waived for volunteers - pick up parking pass from staff member at event table.
- Waiver required for minors (Parental/Guardian Permission Form)
- Questions? Email Laurel.Gifford@parks.ca.gov
Junior Rangers
Junior Rangers is one of California State Parks’ most popular programs. It is offered in over 70 state parks.
Junior Ranger activities cover a variety of topics, including animals, plants, history, weather, recycling and park careers. They are tailored to the local environment and the resources of the park where the program is held. Each activity provides a worthwhile experience that promotes further thought and action by the child, rather than just instruction.
The Junior Ranger program, in inspiring children to become resource stewards, is truly a promise to the future of California and the world.
Programs are catered to children ages 7-12.
For more information, please email Cryssie.Moreno@parks.ca.gov or call (949)-987-3725.
2026 DATES:
Every Wednesday and Thursday at 9:30AM
Beginning June 10th
WHERE:
25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, CA, 92629
Meet at the campground amphitheater.
Campfire Program
The Magic of the Kelp Forest
Join us for a special campfire program at the campfire center at Doheny State Beach in celebration of California State Parks Week. As the sun sets and the fire begins to glow, gather with park naturalists and a guest speaker to explore fascinating stories about the ocean and wildlife that call it home. This family-friendly evening program is a great way to learn more about our coastal environment while enjoying the classic state park campfire experience. After the program, visitors are welcome to stay and roast marshmallows over the fire.
Bring warm layers, a flashlight and s’mores supplies if you would like to roast marshmallows after the show.
WHEN:
Friday, June 12th at 7:45pm
WHERE:
Doheny State Beach Campfire Center/Amphitheater located in the campground. From the day use area, walk south on the sidewalk toward the campground, the campfire center is located in the north end of the campground.