Salt Creek Beach park is great for many reasons. People go for the surf or to have fun with the…read morekids on the grass, to listen to live music, for a picnic.... They've shown the movie Endless Summer numerous times, they host OC Summer Concerts and more. Parking is plentiful. (unless you arrive late for a big event!)

Parking is a travesty but it's because the park is amazing. 30 minutes to circle around and wait…read morefor someone to leave! There's a basketball court, shower for your feet, bar at the bottom on the sand, and benches and tables.

Our family visited Dana Strand Beach for the first time and had an amazing experience! We…read moreoriginally went to Doheny State Beach, and after talking with one of the state park workers, he recommended Strands Beach because it's a little less crowded and has beautiful crystal blue water. We're so glad we came! Parking was abundant, and while there are quite a few stairs to get down to the beach, it was incredibly peaceful and relaxing once we arrived. The bathrooms were also very clean -- honestly some of the cleanest public beach bathrooms we've experienced. Definitely a great spot for families and somewhere we'll be coming back to again. Highly recommend!

Spectacular ocean views and lots of free parking! Whether you're taking a walk along the bluff or…read moreheading down the steps to watch the waves crash against the shoreline, this is a top-tier Dana Point spot.

Baby Beach is such a cute section of the Dana Point Harbor. It is super mellow and great for kids…read moreand dogs. The water is really calm with no major tide or waves, perfect for the little ones to splash around. I'm pretty sure there is no life guard, so please make sure to keep an eye out. Also, you can bring food for a picnic and there's lots of little tables around. Lastly, it is right near the ocean institute, which is a great place to bring kiddos and adults to check out as well.

Great for families with little ones. Very calm water designated for small children. Parents don't…read moreneed to worry about their kids being swept away by waves. It was a sunny breezy day as my daughter and I visited this beach. Super busy for a Saturday afternoon. Parking is free, but can get filled up quickly. Plenty of grass and beach area to enjoy a picnic with your family. Then take a dip into the ocean. Perfect day to be spent relaxing on the sand. Water was a bit chilly, but nice clear water. Will definitely come back during the summer!

This is a good location for day or overnight camping. Buy a permit on their website…read more Other amenities are volleyball courts, picnic tables. BBQ grills, and a café. Doheny is available to rent for group gatherings, festivals. Classes are offered for surf lessons, beginners are welcomed. Notes: - Gift Shop - Aquarium - Clean bathrooms - Clean shower stalls - Parking lot $15 day - Fire Pits in designated areas Sincerely, Rosemary

This is my first time here!! Wow! This place is so clean and have so many amenities here!! There…read moreare so many benches and tables and bbq area for people!! There are volleyball nets already up for people!! Seems like this place is less congested than beach's in Santa Monica/Malibu.

THREE ARCH BAY is perfect as it is and does it need a lot of people coming around asking whether…read moreit's worth it. We who live here think it's very worth it. Don't ask me again.

5 STARS! Absolutely LOVE this Beach! Very Clean! Soft Sand!…read moreThey designed the steps down to the beach with some thought that's for sure, making it an easy walk down and up. Lifeguard was present yesterday 9/10/23. Volleyball Nets were up, Rinse off before going up with the showers at the end of the steps, clean restrooms, fire pits and picnic tables. The Surfers, Boogie Boarders and Skimmers all were having a great time! It was beautiful and the waves were breaking one after another yesterday! Made it a perfect day!

This is such a hidden gem of a place. Parking is free. It's dog friendly for portions of the sandy…read morearea. The views are absolutely spectacular. It allows you to walk right over to Doheny State Park thereby saving you money for parking. I have forgotten my state park pass on occasion and have been saved because I parked here instead. There are picnic tanks that make it perfect to eat al fresco by the sea. I personally love picking up my grubs from Kawamata Seafood right up the hill. The two goes hand in hand. To me, there's no better way to enjoy the two simultaneously.

I love walking and like to get my steps in so this is a perfect place to be especially when it's so…read morehot inland. You can enjoy a nice ocean breeze and take pictures of the natural beauty!

Pretty far walk from the parking lot to the beach but once there the steps going down is not too…read morebad. Because of the distance the bathrooms and showers are awkwardly placed closer to the parking lot and you might be dry already by the time you make it back. On the right side is a shallow sea cave, the cave itself isn't so deep but the rock formations around it are super unique and interesting. There is a viewpoint on top we saw people at so you can park a lot closer than we did. On the left you can go all the way down to another beach. There is an interesting rock shelf along the way. Some of the waves were quite high so I recommend coming with swim shorts if you are coming all the way to this area. The rock shelf area has mini tidepools to check out, depending on the weather you might also see a mini waterfall.

This is an amazing place to go and have fun! Parking is on…read morethe street so u gotta wait if it's to busy, Please make sure to pick it up your trash lets keep clean this amazing place I would come back again for sure !

This is a beach, not a business per se. There is plenty of close-up parking with benches right by…read morethe copious sand. It's not nearly as crowded as the beaches in Laguna Beach itself. There is a food place tho' I've not been there. It was rated highly by some friends It is a great place to view sunsets after ur swim & sunbathing. Highly recommended for families with kids, grandkids, & great grandkids.

It's sad to see the damage to this beautiful little beach from the recent storm. The parking lot is…read moremostly gone. The sidewalk and beach is destroyed. Parking lot across PCH is open. I can't wait for crews to return this beach to its original beauty.

I was staying at the Waldorf Astoria resort and took the complimentary tram from the hotel lobby to…read morethis beach. They have complimentary beach, umbrellas and beach chairs for resort guests. An older gentleman named Paul was manning the table right by the steps when I visited early Tuesday morning and he was extremely friendly and helped me set up my beach umbrella and beach chair. This beach is as exclusive as it gets in this area so you're able to enjoy a relaxing day on the beach without the public masses. The Monarch Beach Club restaurant is right on the water so if you get hungry you can grab a bite to eat.

Seriously........ just go! Great beach spot located in northern Dana Point. Large and wide…read morestretch of great sand with local surfers cutting the waves. Some hotels around shuttle guests to the spot, so there is usually a bit of activity going on. This last visit was with my wife and it had been a decade or more since we had been there, not much had changes at all. It's a bit of a walk (on an incline) from the parking lot, so bring some good foot coverage otherwise your feet will get black from the pavement (there are worse things in life).

Great place for the young ones. No waves because the jetty blocks the rough waters…read more This cove has grass area behind the beach for shade and picnics. Public restrooms near by. Wonderful place if you want your young ones to play without worry and if you want calm waters to kayak or paddle board.

Great Outing Place With Your Fury Buddy . An Enjoyable Day For Stand Up Paddling. Some Fishing…read moreAs Well