Ohana Festival Picture this. It’s late September, the sun is setting and you’re standing on one of Southern California’s most revered beaches. The waves swell, you close your eyes and breathe in the serenity of the moment. Then, in a flash, the lights go up, thousands of people scream in excitement and one of the top performers in the world appears before you. Maybe it’s Eddie Vedder covering an old Tom Petty tune. Or maybe it’s Beck freestyling to one of his ‘90s hits. The Ohana Fest Venue Drawing more than a million visitors each year, Doheny State Beach is a truly magical place for a music festival. With camping, RV access, biking and hiking trails, this park is set squarely on the Pacific Ocean near Dana Point Harbor with views that go on for days. Doheny’s musical roots run deep, too, with the Beach Boys having immortalized the area in their 1963 smash hit, “Surfin U.S.A.” Speaking of surfers, don’t be surprised if you see a few catching some late afternoon waves as you enjoy the music and food at the fest. Visitors also love the park for its tide pools and other natural attractions. To help preserve the park, a portion of proceeds from the Ohana Festival go to the San Onofre Parks Foundation. This nonprofit helps maintain the integrity and beauty of California’s coastal parks.