6 Beaches in Dana Point That You Shouldn't Miss

February 7, 2022 Kaleigh Reichenbach

Dana Point is a city located in southern Orange County, California. The population was 33,351 at the 2010 census. It has one of the few harbors along the Orange County coast, and with ready access via State Route 1, it is a popular local destination for surfing.
Restaurants in Dana Point

1. Dana Strands Beach

Salt Creek Beach Park Strand Vista Park, Selva Road west of Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point, CA 92629
Excellent
78%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 64 reviews

Dana Strands Beach

Reviewed By Z4886QWannev - Monterey, United States

If you are looking for a beautiful beach for a walk, surfing, tide pools and to watch surfer Strands beach is the to go to. I moved away from Orange County four years ago and when I visit this is the first beach I want to visit.

2. Salt Creek Beach

Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, CA 92629
Excellent
72%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 344 reviews

Salt Creek Beach

Reviewed By LnS2004 - Cypress, United States

An impromptu visit to this beautiful beach park was the perfect excuse to get out of the house on a lazy Sunday afternoon. We easily parked in the empty big lot; paid at a nearby automated station ($1 /hour; cash/credit card accepted); and found the path to the beach (located adjacent to the tidy restroom hut). Our leisurely stroll led us past a clean, open grass area with picnic tables and gorgeous homes with panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean, to the quiet, practically deserted beach. A lone sailboat in the distant glistening blue water provided a picture-perfect backdrop to this soul-soothing serene environment. So glad we came!

3. Baby Beach

24300 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, CA 92629-2914
Excellent
52%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 152 reviews

Baby Beach

Reviewed By 925caseyc

There are no waves at this beach but sometimes it can be a bit polluted. I recommend going to the beach at the end of the road by the ocean institute. Down the stairs....

4. Doheny State Beach

25300 Dana Point Harbor Dr, Dana Point, CA 92629 (949) 496-6171 [email protected] http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=645
Excellent
41%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
4%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 502 reviews

Doheny State Beach

Located adjacent to a popular campsite, this scenic beach provides a peaceful outdoor experience.

Reviewed By citronjimmerz - Irvine, United States

If the correct facing swell comes in, that is. This afternoon as we walked a short distance it was poor with 1-2 maybe. A couple of guys out in the mush. Known for its Summer Weekend Music Festivals, very large gatherings of people come to enjoy the music of old rockers and surf music from afternoon, well into the night.

5. Capistrano Beach Park

35005 Beach Rd, Dana Point, CA 92624-1705 +1 949-923-2280 http://www.ocparks.com
Excellent
22%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
33%
Poor
11%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 9 reviews

Capistrano Beach Park

6. Poche Beach

El Camino Capistrano & El Camino Real, Dana Point, CA 92672 http://www.californiabeaches.com
Excellent
0%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
25%
Poor
50%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

3.0 based on 4 reviews

Poche Beach

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