It’s not really a thousand steps (more like 218), but you'll feel every one of those when you're lugging your stuff back up to Pacific Coast Highway. This stunning beach – bordered to the north and south by sandstone cliffs that jut into the water – isn't for the faint of heart. But for those intrepid few who do brave the steep steps (found just north of 9th Street with metered street parking nearby), the reward is immense.
Victoria Street is one of Laguna’s most famous beaches. It’s home to iconic sights – like the famed “Pirate Tower” and a circular, man-made pool that blew up thanks to Instagram. It’s also beloved by skim boarders. So much so that the most successful skim board company on earth, Victoria Skim Boards, borrowed the beach’s name.
Doheny State Beach was deemed California’s first state beach in 1931 when the property was donated for public use by Edward L. Doheny. Since then, Doheny SB has remained a Southern California favorite. It's a great spot to rent bikes, swing by the snack bar to grab a bite, surf and swim in the water.
The Dana Point Certified Farmers Market is open every Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.