Corona del Mar State Beach might honestly be my favorite beach in the world. This is where I proposed to my wife. It is where we did our engagement photos and later our pregnancy photo shoot. It is where I take my dog for walks and where I have spent nights around the fire pits watching some of the most beautiful sunsets in Orange County. The water here also feels warmer than most beaches in the OC, which makes it even better. This place holds a lot of special memories for me and continues to be one of my favorite spots to slow down and appreciate where I live. read more

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My girlfriend and I love this beach. Its very low key. Not many tourists or non locals come to this small beach. Pretty clean white sand, and lots of rocks and small areas to go fishing, and pick up and collect sea shells and clams. Parking can be a challenge tho. So just be careful with that. Not very many local restaurants or shops, so you will need to barbecue and mainly bring your own food. But it is still a fun beach. read more

It's been a long while since I've had a beach day, but we made it to Corona Del Mar (CdM) via Inspiration Point at 11 am to go boogie boarding. The scenic view at Inspiration Point is beautiful. The beach wasn't too crowded, and we got space to sit down on our camping chairs. The water was cold but eventually manageable. Unfortunately, there was a lot of floating seaweed that would get tangled on my legs. The waves were hit-or-miss. Once in a while a powerful one would take us back to the shore. However, the waves were mostly calm rolls that allowed us to stay steady on the boards. You could even relax and float on your back through buoyancy. After spending a good time in the water, I was really tired; it was basically a workout. The incline up back to Inspiration Point was also steep. Luckily, the car was parked nearby for free. While CdM was a little out of the way, the easy and free parking made up for the travel time. I recommend arriving early to find available space. read more

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What a fun place to have a bonfire and catch some sand crabs! Parking is $8 per hour ($32 daily max), but there is also street parking up the hill if you get lucky enough. Lots of fire pits and the beach seemed fairly clean. The bathroom was disgusting, but that is pretty standard for beaches (usually). read more

The closest beach to UCI, this hosts plenty of student bonfires. You reach it after driving down a hill. It's on the smaller side.

The typically gentle waves as Corona del Mar State Beach make the destination great for swimming, with volleyball courts and fire pits adding to the fun. The crystal-clear water at Little Corona is great for snorkeling, as well as spotting sea urchins and anemones in the tidepools. You can pay parking permit to park next to beach. Also can park free along the Ocean Blvd. Have different beach sections to play the water. Stand on the top, can view Newport Beach. Be there early afternoon to get nice spot to view beautiful sunset. It's nice to walk around beautiful neighborhood area read more

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Absolutely stunning! Breathtaking views. A perfect spot to relax and enjoy nature. Definitely coming back again! read more

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Beautiful, clean and well kept! Restrooms are clean and there's several of them! Showers and there's even a restaurant on site! read more

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One of the best beaches in SoCal! It's a hidden gem as it's a favorite amongst the locals. Park along Inspiration Point or the neighborhood. It's typically free! Walk along the pedestrian path and down towards the State Beach. You'll get breathtaking views of the ocean. We love how pet friendly it is here too! Our little guy always has the best time out here. read more

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Honestly my all time favorite beach. It's absolutely gorgeous and the water is so clear. This beach is absolutely dreamy! It does get busy but I don't mind it. Very big beach and has fire pits and volleyball! Curfew is at 10pm. read more

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This is a very special place! Whatever you pay to secure a parking spot at this beach, is well worth it! Arrive as soon as it opens, in order to make sure that you don't have to walk down a hill, for about a quarter of a mile from PCH, in Downtown CDM! Beautiful Beach and Rock Formations! read more

Best place for a family bbq beach day. It was clean and orderly and everything was easy and assessable

Best Family Beach with such perfect weather 90% of the time Monday-Friday Sep-April! Thank you to the people who keep Corona Del Mar beach beautiful and clean! read more

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This is a wonderful beach with good facilities, such as bathrooms and wash stations. You need to pay for the parking permit, which is just next to the beach, or you may find free parking on Ocean Blvd. It's quiet and beautiful but will get crowded when it's close to sunset. It is a great place to relax, walk, and play volleyball and other games. It's perfect for families to spend the whole day on the beach and the sunsets are spectacular. read more

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Cliff top sidewalk a perfect way to spend the afternoon. State park parking fee can be avoided by street parking above. Stroll the sidewalk along the top of the cliff overlooking the historical beaches. read more

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‍ beautiful Great time amazing atmosphere Highly recommended beach Corona del mar is a beach you must visit read more

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Beautiful place to enjoy with family and friends, to reconnect with the nature and for relaxation. To see the sunset and walk, you can make a bonfire, bring your food and have a great time. I love this beach. read more

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I've been going here since I was a child. This place never disappoints. It is so beautiful and relaxing. It's definitely one of the better beaches I like to bring my kids to! read more

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Always clean, calm waters , has snack bar in summer, firepits, cool tide pools for exploring. Bathrooms are well maintained. Great for a relaxing day on the sand. read more

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Best part of our vacation! We wanted a place to get a little walking in, step into the sand and soak our feet in the water and this was the place. They have rest rooms on site which are...well typical beach restrooms---Kinda gross but hey, I mean its a beach? There is also a lifeguard on duty at the station (Like Baywatch, lol) so you feel a little safer and the tide is strong. We went in a bit and took some great pictures (see below) I am the chubby one. :) We want to come back, rent something close by and hang out all day and night at the beach. Oh and we saw fish very close to the shore swimming around, boats heading out on excursions, sons with their father's swimming--It was so cool. Very clean. Except for my lost sock. I am sure someone saw it and thought, whoa...a sock...Yup....Now you know ;) read more

Corona Del Mar State Beach - Walked 10 miles that day and ate fruit so I am hoping that belly gets swept away, luckily I wasn't. - Beaches Near Me - Corona Del Mar, California

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I absolutely love this beach, it's so clean & well taken care of ! there are also fire pits so you can have a bonfire at night, a little sad it closes at 10pm but it's still very pretty beach to go to ! read more

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Probably one of the best areas in Southern California to reside--Corona Del Mar. It's one of my favorite areas to hand out. The actual beach is Okay--nothing special or outstanding. The bathrooms here are just passable. Good for #1 only. Large parking lot that I think requires a fee? While the area surrounding is first class--this beach attracts a lot of riff-raff I saw because it's a public beach with easy parking next to it. I prefer Newport Beach, Torry Pines State Beach down in San Diego or Redondo close to Torrance for the LA area. I find that the harder the parking is to get to the beach--the better the beach. The best part of this beach is the stairs that lead up and down to it--Me and other folks like to just walk up and down for a workout. read more

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Beautiful, clean beach. There are a lot of stalls in the bathroom and each one we went to had toilet paper. No toilet seat covers though. There are also rinse areas to help remove sand. There is a section of the beach where you can have bonfire. They have nets for volleyball up. There is a snack shop that was open on a Thursday during the summer that closed at 8:00 pm There is a secluded area to the side but it requires a somewhat steep climb over rocks. The nice part is that it's more calm water but you can't take much as far as coolers as you require to climb the rocks and go down some stairs to access that beach. It can get crowded so get early and set out towels so that people don't crowd you right in front/side. $30 a day to park if you want to stay all day in the parking lot right off the beach. Otherwise you can park up in the neighborhood for free, but you would need to one- find parking and 2- it's a small hike to the beach. We paid for parking since we usually have chairs, cooler, umbrellas, etc. read more

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It's summer so we expect influx of beach lovers . Advice come early it opens at 6 am. Parking is difficult and bring your own chairs tent and food. The beach is cold so bring a sweater just in case. Lifeguard present and restrooms were available. Overall it was a fun day to unwind . read more

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My first time at this beach! The entrance is a little easy to miss as it just brings you down to the parking entrance but I followed the Apple Maps GPS and it took me right there! We came on a random Tuesday afternoon but it was really packed! The beach was decent for the most part. The restrooms are not the cleanest but works if you really need it. they also have "showers" near by the restrooms to rinse off all the sand before leaving. read more

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One of the more accessible beaches that's reasonably well protected from the bigger waves common to other beaches further south along the Newport Coast, Corona del Mar is largely an exclusive community that essentially becomes a parking lot above the beach and a coastal scenic walk. The beach itself is a relatively flat sandy affair with modest capacity, some geological rock formations, and lies adjacent to a major ship channel leading into the Balboa and inner Newport harbors. A fantastic view of Catalina Island is another neat aspect. Naturally, all this natural beauty comes with a price: Parking. If you can figure that part out you may also want to get a wagon to haul your beach gear, especially a cooler and umbrella or pop-up tent. The walkway on the overlooking cliffs are worth doing, I only noticed the bronze sculptures of Sea Lions recently nestled in some offshore rocks. In cooler months you may see or hear them. Overall, the beach offers tidal pools and a smaller section that's probably too dangerous to swim to from the larger section. The waves are suitable for boogie boards or, if you prefer, go snorkeling. read more

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I am a beach person and this is perfect to visit with friends. I like its area coz it's safe. read more

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Corona del Mar State Beach is definitely one of the nicest beaches in Southern California. It is beautiful, quiet and safe. It is a popular beach so it does get crowded during peak hours. This beach has many comfortable walkways for a nice stroll with an overview of the beach from a distance. Even though it draws crowds, it is still peaceful and quiet. There are scenic areas located above the stairs of the beach with different species of plants. There is plenty of parking available nearby within walking distance in the residential areas and also a parking lot designated for the beach. Overall, this is a great beach to relax and to enjoy beautiful sceneries. read more

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Two days in a row, I explored this area. Way back when, a member of my family established residency in the Corona del Mar area and the view they had from their house was spectacular. It is with great fondness and nostalgia that I gaze upon the ocean, the waves, the people, the sun, the views... There is a tradition that maybe people don't know about... but this area is a major sunset watching area. This time I took my foldable chair and put it on the sand (day 1) and close to the water and the next day (day 2) I placed it on the grass high above the ocean... both days will be some of the most memorable moments of my life.. Also... as a bonus.. I had no idea that this was going to happen... there were DJ's playing house/techno/ambient music ... which I loved and since I'm a music festival girl at heart.. this really was the cherry on top of everything else that is wonderful about this beach read more

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Once Fall arrives the beach is less crowded & perfect time to enjoy the scenery and the sounds of the ocean!!

Few mainland beaches rival Corona del Mar. It's just a quick jog down from Newport and a fun place to walk, take a sun nap or explore the tide pools (at night with a headlamp is especially fun). I also love watching the sail boats and day dreaming about owning one, one day... read more

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Just a gorgeous beach, concession stand, Phone people, off PCH one on one package to be president song read more

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Corona del Mar State Beach is an absolute beauty and you must check this place out if you're in the OC area. If LA has Malibu, then OC has Corona del Mar. Located at Newport Beach, this beautiful beach is home to many very expensive beach homes and viewpoints that will leave you awestruck. I was able to check out Corona del Mar for the first time and it was just so beautiful. It felt a lot calmer than other beaches yet it still had the very luxurious vibes with the beach houses. There is a trail that you can walk around in and the vibe honestly felt kind of like I was in NorCal. The beaches are nice and there are plenty of people playing on the water as well -- it is an open public beach so anyone can access it. I feel like this place is perfect to come to wind down and get some healing as these views are absolutely magnificent and it will relieve all of your stress! read more

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This is still our go-to beach when it's just us (family of three). Its about a 1/4 mile walk from street parking in front of beautiful homes down a pretty steep hill. There are restrooms and a shower about mid way down the hill. It's not uncommon to see ppl taking pictures here. We got lucky and saw a black dolphin pod swim pretty close to the tide pools. Please don't take anything from the beach (except sea glass) or disturb the wildlife - it is a natural preserve and one of nature's many wonders. Enjoy! read more

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Perfect park to spend a day at the beach. They've got great parking, plenty of room to lay out, and a snack shack. It's got everything you need for a nice beach day. read more

Well I had a great Beach Day yesterday although it was super hot and my shady rock cave only covered my upper shoulders and head it was clear skies blue waters and zero wind! Very good day to relax and I'm ecstatic to be back on sunny sandy beach . Wherever you go for beach days . Whatever your affiliation is the So Cal Beaches really do not disappoint. read more

Corona Del Mar State Beach - Carmela with Corona Del Mar in the background floppy garden hat with artsy flowers and sun glasses hair pulled up and frothy beach surf - Beaches Near Me - Corona Del Mar, California

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*****Absolutely Beautiful***** This is an amazing beach and one of my favorites when it is not Summer. It is a small stretch of sand with a rather large pay parking lot. The lot does fall under the Newport Beach City Parking Pass. During the Summer, the beach gets way too packed. During the Fall, Winter, and Spring the beach is amazing. No surf here. Kid and family friendly. The coastline is beautiful and you have views of Catalina. Dolphins are spotted regularly. On the North side of the beach you can walk up the rocks near the cliff. There, you have beautiful vies of the Wedge and Can see clear to the Newport Beach Pier on a clear day. When it is not Summer, this is a great place for the kids to meet and play with other kids that live near by. It is a great way for them to make new friends. A great beach to relax and socialize! read more

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Such a vibe. Currently my favorite beach in socal to lookout and just for general vibes. I've also gotten lucky each time it was never too crowded read more

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This is one of our favorite beaches to visit when we head to the So Cal coast from Vegas. It's the perfect spot to spend the day. Take the short walk to the top of the rocks/lookout point to see Pirate's Cove Beach, a little hidden gem, and watch boats come in and out of the harbor. You can also watch the surfers and the enormous waves at The Wedge, just across the jetty. At the end of your day, there are fire pits that you can get on a first come, first serve basis. Don't forget to bring your own logs/charcoal and a lighter. A beautiful way to end your day watching the sunset and roasting hot dogs and s'mores. Definitely a plus that there are public restrooms and showers. You can park for free along the neighborhood street aOcean Blvd, or can pay a small fee to park in the parking lot right at the beach. read more

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Took my Chicagoan bf who had only seen bonfires by the beach on tv to Corona. He called his close friends on FaceTime and showed them what they were missing and I couldn't be happier. Had a nice picnic by the fire with good music and great company around us. It was still bustling at 8:30pm and you could just stare into the fire crackling for hours and feel the ocean breeze and the sound of the waves when the music stopped. Definitely a better option than the Huntington Beach and pets were allowed here!! Big plus. read more