The Complete List of Beaches in Orange County, CA (2024)

Written By Orange County Insiders

The beaches in Orange County, CA are incredibly scenic. Click on the name of any coastal Orange County city below to see a list of the beaches located there.

Dana Point

  • Capistrano Beach Park

  • Dana Point Harbor Beach (Baby Beach)

  • Dana Point Headlands Beach

  • Dana Strand Beach

  • Doheny State Beach – North Beach

  • Doheny State Beach – South Beach

  • Monarch Bay Beach

  • Poche Beach

  • Salt Creek Beach

Check out our guide on Dana Point

Huntington Beach

  • Bolsa Chica State Beach

  • Huntington City Beach

  • Huntington Dog Beach

  • Huntington State Beach

  • JG Island Beach

  • Sunset Beach

  • Surfside Beach

Check out our guide on things to do in Huntington Beach

San Clemente

  • Calafia Beach

  • Cyprus Cove – Cyprus Shore Beach

  • Dije Court Beach

  • El Portal Beach

  • Linda Lane Park Beach

  • Lost Winds Beach (Lasuens)

  • Mariposa Beach

  • North Beach

  • Poche Beach

  • Riviera Beach

  • San Clemente Pier City Beach

  • San Clemente State Beach

  • San Onofre State Beach – Bluffs Beaches

  • San Onofre State Beach – Nude Beach

  • San Onofre State Beach – Surfing Beach (Old Man’s)

  • T Street Beach

  • The Hole

  • Trestles Beach

You might like: Things to Do in San Clemente, CA: The Ultimate Guide (2024)

Newport Beach

  • Balboa Peninsula Beach

  • Balboa Pier Beach

  • Cameo Shores Beach

  • China Cove Beach

  • Corona Del Mar State Beach

  • Crystal Cove State Park – Little Treasure Cove

  • Crystal Cove State Park – Los Trancos Beach

  • Crystal Cove State Park – Pelican Point Beach

  • Crystal Cove State Park – Treasure Cove Beach

  • Kid Beach

  • Lido Isle – Genoa West Beach

  • Little Corona Del Mar Beach

  • Marina Park

  • Newport Dunes Resort Beach

  • Newport Harbor Patrol Beach

  • Newport Municipal Beach

  • North Star Beach

  • Pirate’s Cove Beach

  • Santa Ana River Beach

  • West Jetty View Beach – The Wedge

  • West Newport Beach

Learn about the top things to do in Newport Beach here

Laguna Beach

Check out everything there is to do in Laguna Beach here

Seal Beach

Frequently Asked Questions

Which beach in Orange County is the best?

We recommend visiting Laguna Beach because it is one of the most picturesque of the OC beaches. Huntington Beach is also a great beach because of the numerous restaurants and shopping venues on or near Main Street.

Which beach is closest to Disneyland?

Huntington Beach and Newport Beach are both roughly the same distance from Disneyland. Both have piers, but HB is more of a surf town, while Newport feels a little more like Cape Cod, especially Balboa Island.

Which Orange County beaches allow dogs?

Check out our list of Orange County dog beaches.

Which OC beach has the best pier?

Check out our list of the top piers in Orange County here.

Are there nude beaches in Orange County?

There is a section of San Onofre State Beach in San Clemente that is clothing-optional.

What should I bring to the beach?

We recommend bringing sunscreen, plenty of water, and a sand-free blanket.

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