OC Parks will place up to 13,500 cubic yards of sand at Capistrano Beach within the City of Dana Point. Public access to specific beach areas may be limited during construction.

What:

WORK FOR THIS PROJECT INCLUDES:
Transport and placement of beach quality sand sourced and shipped from the La Peyre Quarry native soil in San Juan Capistrano.

DETOURS AND SAFETY
Flaggers will direct pedestrians and cyclists to avoid the work area. Watch for additional traffic control measures.

Background:
Addition of sand serves to counter coastal erosion, protect coastal resources and enhance recreation areas. 

The California Coastal Commission (CCC) has approved placement of sand as an interim measure prior to construction of the Capistrano-Doheny Beach Nature-Based Shoreline Adaptation project.

When:

Anticipated Construction Duration:
May 11 – June 16, 2026

Working Days/Hours:
Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Working hours and schedule will vary due to tides, inclement weather, ocean conditions and other factors.

Where:

Capistrano Beach Park
35005 Beach Road, Dana Point, CA 92624

Contact Information:

(714) 973-6865

ocparks.com

ocparks@ocparks.com

Celebrate 50 years of recreation at Santiago Oaks Regional Park by hiking through its history! Learn about the Windes family that called the park home, the flood of 1969 and the grassroots effort to preserve Barham Ranch as parkland. Stops will include the Historic and Villa Park dams, historic orange grove, nature center and more.

The walk will begin in front of the nature center near the park entrance and travel approximately 2 miles with little elevation gain.

Advance registration is recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. Learn more and register here for Hiking Through History: Santiago Oaks.

Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian during the program and strollers are not recommended. Sun protection, sturdy footwear and plenty of water are strongly encouraged.

The program is free and parking is $3 per vehicle.

Inclement weather may cancel the program.

For questions, please contact Resource Specialist Shelly Marshall at (714) 973-6625 or shelly.marshall@ocparks.com.

After the sun has set, the night sky fills with small but mighty flying bats. Enjoy an evening discovering how important bats are to our ecosystems and how they help us stay bug-bite free! 

The program begins in the Interpretive Center classroom with an introduction about bats. We will then take a walk less than one mile around the park, stopping occasionally to watch the sky. As the light fades, we will search for these nighttime flyers racing around catching their dinner. Bat detectors will help to identify and hear their high frequency calls. 

Layers and sturdy footwear are recommended. Camping chairs and blankets are optional.

Registration is required for all participants. Participants 17 and younger must be accompanied by a guardian.

Learn more and register for Dusk Discovery: Bats in Clark Regional Park.

The program is free and parking is $5 per vehicle.

*This program begins at the James Dilley Preserve, 350 Artisan Dr., Laguna Beach, CA 92651*

Enjoy an easy 2.5-mile hike with your family at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park! Starting at the James Dilley Preserve, we will hike one of the most diverse areas of the park to Barbara’s Lake and back. The hike is moderate but includes uneven terrain and approximately 45 feet of elevation gain. Please wear closed-toe shoes, sun protection and bring water.

Participants 18 and younger must be accompanied by a guardian. 

Advance registration required. Learn more and register for Family Hike – Dilley.

The program is free and parking is $3 per vehicle.

Adverse weather, including wet or muddy trail conditions, may cancel the program. 

*This program begins at Laguna Canyon Foundation Headquarters, 10 Phillips St., Laguna Beach, CA 92651*

Join OC Parks and Laguna Canyon Foundation at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park as we learn and work together to create a healthier habitat for the native plants and wildlife that call the canyon home. Depending on the time of year, volunteers will assist with various stewardship activities, including removal of non-native plants, hand watering, seed collection and/or planting of native plants. Come help restore the land we all enjoy!

No experience is necessary and all tools will be provided. Wear long pants, closed-toe shoes and sun protection and bring water. 

Advance registration required. Learn more and register for Land Tending with LCF – Laguna Coast.

Participants must be 16 or older. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian. 

The program and parking are free for volunteers. 

Adverse weather, including rain or heat advisory, may cancel the program.

*This program begins at Laguna Canyon Foundation Headquarters, 10 Phillips St., Laguna Beach, CA 92651*

If you use the wilderness parks for hiking, biking, photography or just relaxing, trail work might be for you! Join us as we work together to protect the fragile habitat and increase the sustainability of trails at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. 

No experience is necessary and gloves and tools will be provided. Please wear long pants, closed-toe shoes and sun protection and bring water. Be prepared to hike up to 4 miles while carrying tools. 

Advance registration is required. Learn more and register for Trail Stewardship – Old Emerald.

Participants must be 16 or older. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian.

The program and parking are free for volunteers. 

Adverse weather, including wet or muddy trail conditions, may cancel the program.  

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*This program begins at the James Dilley Preserve, 350 Artisan Dr., Laguna Beach, CA 92651*

Spot local native and seasonal resident birds with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists on this slow and easy 2-mile hike over moderate but uneven terrain with up to 50 feet in elevation gain. Hike to Barbara’s Lake and back through one of the most diverse plant communities in the United States. No experience necessary! 

This program is designed for ages 12 and older. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Wear hiking or walking shoes and bring your binoculars.  

Advance registration required. Learn more and register for Bird Walk.

The program is free and parking is $3 per vehicle. 

Adverse weather, including wet or muddy trail conditions, may cancel the program.

Join OC Parks and Laguna Canyon Foundation at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park as we learn and work together to create a healthier habitat for the native plants and wildlife that call the canyon home. 

Volunteers will assist with various stewardship activities including removing non-native plants, cleaning up the creek or planting native plants. No experience is necessary and all tools will be provided. Please wear long pants, closed-toe shoes and sun protection and bring water. 

The program will meet at the Nix Nature Center parking lot. 

This program is designed for ages 16 and older. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian. 

Advance registration required. Learn more and register for Keep it Wild - Laguna Coast.

The program and parking are free. Participants will receive a parking voucher after signing in. 

Adverse weather, including wet or muddy trail conditions, may cancel this program. 

*This program takes place at Mason Regional Park, 18712 University Dr., Irvine, CA 92612.

The OC Parks Jr. Ranger Program encourages park guests to explore the outdoor world within OC Parks by developing a sense of belonging, becoming a part of nature and feeling empowered to be stewards of Orange County’s natural and cultural resources. 

Participants will explore Mason Regional Park, complete activities and take the OC Parks Jr. Ranger Oath to earn a unique Jr. Ranger badge. Participants are encouraged to park in lot C and the program will begin near the restrooms by the lake.

This program is designed for ages 7 to 12, but all are welcome. 

Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian during the program. Sunscreen, sturdy footwear and water are recommended.

The program is free and parking is $3 per vehicle. Inclement weather may cancel the program. 

Advance registration required. Learn more and register for Jr. Ranger Adventure: Mason Regional Park.

For questions, please email Resource Specialist Shelbi Richardson at shelbi.richardson@ocparks.com.

Learn more about the OC Parks Jr. Ranger Program.

*This program begins at the Willow Staging Area, 20070 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651*

Please be aware this is a fitness hike and not for beginners; the pace is approximately a 19-minute mile. 

Raise your heart rate and your spirits on this strenuous, fast-paced, 6.2-mile hike over steep and uneven terrain with 850 feet of elevation gain. Please wear closed-toe shoes, sun protection and bring water.

Advance registration required. Learn more and register for Fitness Hike - Willow.

Participants must be 16 or older. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian.

The program is free and parking is $3 per vehicle.

Inclement weather, including wet or muddy trail conditions, may cancel the program.