When my kids woke me up early Sunday morning excited to start their vacation, I had two things on my mind: coffee and breakfast burritos. Young's Beach Shack delivered on both with the perfect view of the ocean. I was able to wake up with my coffee while my kids played on the beach and lawn nearby. Service was great and I came away awake, happy, and ready for the day. It was the perfect find, I highly recommend this place! read more

Young's Beach Shack - Wonderful breakfast burrito with a view - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dana Point, California

Nice place to get some food right by the water. Great view of the beach. The shrimp tacos were packed with flavor. chips and salsa were tasty as well. read more

Young's Beach Shack - Shrimp tacos - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dana Point, California

Really nice outdoor restaurant with a view of the ocean but it was pretty crowded, however we somehow managed to find a table! You have to go down a steep hill to get to the restaurant. Young's does have a golf cart that can take you down but you have to pay. The staff is nice and welcoming. You order at the window and they give you a buzzer to grab your order. I ordered the veggie salad bowl and it was so good! After going to the beach, I came back and ordered a housemade lemonade and it really hit the spot. I recommend stopping by and trying it out! read more

I love going to the Strand for my coastal walk and glad they have this little shack for the ones who want to take a bite to eat with a beautiful coastal view. I ordered the fish ceviche and fish and chips and both are fresh and delicious with all the condiments available. Love their wooden utensils. Highly recommend. read more

Young's Beach Shack - Fish Ceviche and Fish and Chips ... fresh and delicious - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dana Point, California

Great food and adult beverages. Amazing beach views. Amazing atmosphere. A great place to bring the fam. read more

Young's Beach Shack - Micheladas - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dana Point, California

Young's Beach Shack serves a little bit of everything that's fitting for a meal on the beach. You will spot it right before you head down to Monarch Beach, passing by the grassy area near the restrooms. I didn't stand in line to order as someone else ordered the food for us. I would expect a long wait time as it was the only stand that I spotted that close to the beach. In my poke bowl, there was sticky white rice, avocado, greens, sesame, shallots, and sriracha aioli and soy glaze. The main fish they use is tuna, which wasn't indicated on the menu. There was a good ratio of fish, greens, and rice. The soy glaze was good with the rice, but they drizzled a bit too much on it so it was very salty. I would ask for the soy glaze on the side! My friend and I managed to finish most of the bowl, leaving the rest of the parts that had too much sauce. I usually wouldn't order poke from food stands that don't specialize in poke, but this bowl had us content! You can definitely find something from this beach shack that is pretty tasty and convenient. read more

Young's Beach Shack - Poke Bowl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dana Point, California

I was happily surprised at how good the food was at a place with the name "shack" in it. They have a wide variety of food and you can't beat the view! We saw dolphins while eating our poke bowls! It was pretty crowded on a Thursday night at around 6. The only downfall is this place is kind of a hike to get to! read more

I love this place very much because the food here is delicious, there was awesome service, amazing ambiance, and I had a wonderful time. read more

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We came across this place while staying at the Ritz. The food was definitely delicious, but paying $20 for a single fish filet with a plateful of fries was a bit hard to justify. My husband ordered the breakfast burrito and thought it was pretty good. The restaurant was very crowded on Saturday morning, and it took about 25 minutes for our food to come out, so expect a wait during peak hours. That said, the location is amazing. You can watch the sunset or take a walk along the beach after your meal, which really adds to the overall experience. Great spot for the views--just be prepared for the prices and wait. read more

Not sure what happened here. I got the breakfast burrito and they only put in eggs and bacon (maybe cheese). After a few bites, I realized something was off. I told them I was missing pico de gallo. They apologized and gave me some to go. Then I realized I didn't have hash-browns either. Anyway, maybe it was just a bad day, but when you order make sure they give you everything it says it comes with. I'll be back because every other time the food was good and this area is beyond beautiful. read more

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Great place. I used to order fish and chips, but not now. They changed from two pieces of fish to just one.

One of our favorite places to take our out of town friends and family. The food is good, they have vegan options, and the view never disappoints. read more

Young's Beach Shack - Veggie rice bowl + tune poke bowl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dana Point, California

Food is really good and not overly expensive knowing that it's by the ocean. Friendly staff. Clean bathrooms and i love how eco friendly they are. read more

Young's Beach Shack - Outdoor dining - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dana Point, California

Food was really good I also got clam chowder which I personally loved. The latte was good simple latte nothing over the top but good nonetheless. The ambiance was nice I went right before sunset and really nice not too crowded. Amazing staff and servers really nice people to talk too. read more

Young's Beach Shack - Caramel Apple Pie 9 dollars as of august 9th - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dana Point, California

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Omfg, legendary shrimp tacos. The tortilla was delightful, contrasting mix of flavors and textures and oh so fresh. The views are unreal. The staff were friendly, chill and helpful. Highlight of our trip. read more

You need a drink and lunch on the beach?? This is THE spot... I recommend going to this beach in general it's great, and if you get hungry or need a margarita, they are ready for you! It's tiny so expect a wait for food. The bar is in the patio as a separate area read more

Young's Beach Shack - Açaí, ceviche, Bloody Maria (Tequila!!) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dana Point, California

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We love going to South Creek and Young Beach shack was close by. I was very surprised on the menu and how good the food is for a quick bite kind of place. Their cocktails was decent as well. read more

Great food selection for a shack at the beach. There are multiple tables and seats facing the ocean. Nice hidden gem in Salt Creek. The food came out in a timely manner and it was delicious. Better than what I expected. We also ordered a side of fries, lemonade and coffee. read more

Young's Beach Shack - Short rib grilled cheese and shrimp tacos - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dana Point, California

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Lots of seating with stunning ocean views and decently priced food. Kid & animal friendly. We got the BLTA with chips ($15), chicken tenders with fries ($11), and lobster roll with chips (market price was insane at $38!). A perfect quick snack before walking down to the beach read more

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I had a delicious grilled chicken sandwich with honey mustard sauce. The views from the restaurant are beautiful. I'd highly recommend it.

The food was tasty, the dishes and silverware were paper, everything was fresh and sustainable a few steps from one of the best beaches in the world. Def worth a visit for a lovely beach day. read more

First time here. Went with my wife, adult daughter, and her friend. Ordered chicken and fries and Mojito, Margarita, and Bloody Mary to watch sunset. All drinks were terrible. When I went to the window to pick up food the worker (male, 20,s) was rude and said "Hey buddy go over there" in a condescending manner like I was an idiot. I have kids older than him. I saw him interact with other customers and he was very annoying to them too. Don't waste your money going here. Bring your own food and drinks to watch the sunset. read more

Young's Beach Shack is a great place to stop for a general bite to eat near the beach as well as for a beach day spent hanging out in the sun and sand. Located at in Salt Creek Beach near the Ritz Carlton entrance to the beach, it is a cute little spot that now also serves cocktails as well as delicious fish and chips, fresh fruit and veg, and a variety of other salads, burgers, food drinks. The lines can get really long in summer so you have to have patience, but it is 100% worth the wait. Plus, you have gorgeous views of the Dana Point ocean point and all of the surfers and beachgoers. I will be back this summer, and hope you visit, too - but not when I do! read more

Young's Beach Shack - Young's - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dana Point, California

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Must go to!! Super friendly staff and the views are incredible. The ceviche was 10:10!

Yummy food with beautiful beach views. Super busy on weekends but it's easier to find a seat mid week or just grab food to eat at the beach! read more

Young's Beach Shack - Menu 2025 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dana Point, California

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Pricy - $100 for a group of 4. But beautiful views and tasty food, it's well worth it. The beach and lawn area near the restaurant are really nice too. Would definitely recommend. read more

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Great location, but really basic, ultimately fairly expensive food. We got a burger and a tuna melt. Both were fine but nothing special. Both came with a side of flavored tortilla chips that were not that great, either. For the tuna melt, I requested no tomato, and, of course, it came with tomatoes. They "re-made" it for me, but bad form. So, those with food alergies should be wary. I would not go back for food. Maybe drinks, but the food didn't deliver. read more

The food here is fantastic and the location can't be beat! You are sitting right on the water. I deal before or after and afternoon or morning at the beach. Service was friendly and fast, it goes much beyond your average beach options. Elevated cuisine at fair prices. We all enjoyed our lunch and will be back again! Highly recommended! read more

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This is hands down the best beach shack food you're finding in south OC with a great environment. The staff is super nice and food speaks for itself. I surf salt creek every day and young's beach shack makes the experience even better. read more

Great casual dining spot! Pleasantly surprised how good the poke bowl was! Expected something average but was very delicious and fairly priced. read more

Young's Beach Shack - Poke bowl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dana Point, California

Food is good. Service is always friendly and the view and vibe is unbelievable. It's a healthy walk up the hill to parking, but there is a shuttle for $2 a person read more

we've been to youngs twice now on our beach days. we've ordered the poke, fish tacos, cheeseburger, lobster roll, berry smoothie and lemonades. overall, the food is average, its tasty but definitely not worth the price. especially the lobster roll, we paid about $38 and my jaw almost dropped when the cashier rang us up. the convenience of being right on the beach is unbeatable. we arrive in the morning, set up our tent, I run upstairs to grab some lunch and my family enjoys a tasty beach lunch without ever having to leave. for that reason only, I would say it is worth it. read more

The fried chicken sandwich was outstanding. Absolutely perfect place. Low key. Great views. I was expecting less and got more. Very busy but the food and service was awesome. read more

Great food, friendly employees, and talk about a view! Young's is highly recommended for healthy, tasty and reasonably priced food. Everyone raved about their meal. Loved the bamboo utensils. Walk the trails to the restaurant to enjoy the day in a healthy way! read more

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They have the most delicious and wonderful clam chowder and it comes with an ocean view!!

This place was right on the beach with a great view of the water. Parking was easy to find and cheap and then you walk down a big hill to get to the restaurant. There's plenty of outdoor seating. I got shrimp tacos. There were only two but they were packed with flavor. My husband also liked his poke bowl. read more

A sweet little spot that offers freshly made food and drinks. The vibe is relaxed and welcoming. They move quickly and get your food to you right away. It's a perfect spot for enjoying good food and waves. read more

Great place for wine, ceviche & sunset!!! Get here early to find a chair or table! First come, first served!! read more

Young's Beach Shack - Sunset - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dana Point, California

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This little shack opens at 7am until Sunset. We stayed at the Ritz and wanted to eat outside the hotel but didn't want to drive. It is so close! The French toast was fluffy and thick. The acai parfait was pretty good! The granola is home made. The Acai was cold and frozen but the coconut and fresh fruit really made it so good. The croissant was warm but flaky. The raspberry jam that came with it was good. They serve lunch at breakfast which my son liked because he wanted chowder which was good with bacon bits. The view of the ocean was the best part. I highly recommend! read more

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the food was amaze but a little expensive. the views were amazing tho. and the weather was so nice that day. read more

Young's Beach Shack - blta, chicken sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dana Point, California