Photo of Baby beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Baby beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Baby beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Baby beach surrounded by mountains

7.9

Very good

Baby beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Baby beach?

The bar is located right on the Baby beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Young’s Beach Shack is the closest place located 2200 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Baby beach?

There are 202 places to stay in the Baby beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Baby beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6125582&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano, Autograph Hotels</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6610286&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">DP-4 Ritz Pointe Condo</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7908149&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Ritz Point Condo</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6610532&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">DP-087B - Tommy Bahama Beach Rd II</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7908232&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">DP-093A - Hawaiian Style on Beach Rd</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7908146&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">DP-295 - Big Beautiful Capo Beach House</a></li></ul>

Dana Point, United States

#57 out of 385 in California

7.9

Very good

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Fully waves protected Good for Sup surfing

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Located within the settlement

Dana Point • 0.8 km

Map of beach

Cafe Young’s Beach Shack

9.2 - Excellent 2.1km

Steak House Bourbon Steak Orange County

9.4 - Excellent 2.3km

Seafood Restaurant Monarch Bay Beach Club

9.4 - Excellent 2.9km

Restaurant Project Social

9 - Excellent 2.9km

Italian Restaurant Stella's

9 - Excellent 2.9km

Bar Ichibiri Japanese Restaurant

8.8 - Excellent 2.9km

Restaurant LUA Asian Fusion Eatery

9.4 - Excellent 3km

Coffee Shop Starbucks

8.6 - Excellent 3.1km

Restaurant AhbA

9.2 - Excellent 5.6km

Hiking Area Dana Point Bluff Top Trail

250m

Park Doheny State Beach

1.7km

Park Botanical Lawn North

2.4km

Hiking Area Chapparosa Trail

4km

Park Salt Corridor Regional Park

4.2km

Park Badlands Park

5.1km

Park Seaview Trail

5.4km

Zoo Zoomars at River Street Ranch

5.5km

Park Chapparosa Park

5.7km

Liquor Store Larry's Liquor & Jr. Market

6.1km

Grocery Store Albertsons

8.6km

Museum Ocean Institute

290m

Museum Mission San Juan Capistrano, Landmark, Chapel, Museum and Gardens

5.8km

Church Mission Basilica San Juan Capistrano

6km

Tourist Attraction Aliso Beach

9.4 - Excellent 6.6km

Tourist Attraction Laguna Niguel Lake

9.2 - Excellent 9.9km

Tourist Attraction Yosemite Park

9.2 - Excellent 10km

Historical Landmark Pirate Tower

8.4km

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About

Baby beach is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 57th place out of 385 beaches in the California region 662.6 km away from its center, the city of Sacramento. It is one of the beaches of Dana Point settlement, just 0.8 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a small bay with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.

Baby beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, showers, toilets. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.

Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sup-surfing, sea kayaking. There are also some surf spots.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

6 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Dana Strands Beach, which has a rating of 8.5.

Baby beach is located in California within Dana Point, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+22 ^o C +18 ^o C

Air temperature

3.8 M/S

Wind

+20 ^o C

Water temperature

0.9 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Dana Point • 0.8 km

Map of beach

Cafe Young’s Beach Shack

9.2 - Excellent 2.1km

Steak House Bourbon Steak Orange County

9.4 - Excellent 2.3km

Seafood Restaurant Monarch Bay Beach Club

9.4 - Excellent 2.9km

Restaurant Project Social

9 - Excellent 2.9km

Italian Restaurant Stella's

9 - Excellent 2.9km

Bar Ichibiri Japanese Restaurant

8.8 - Excellent 2.9km

Restaurant LUA Asian Fusion Eatery

9.4 - Excellent 3km

Coffee Shop Starbucks

8.6 - Excellent 3.1km

Restaurant AhbA

9.2 - Excellent 5.6km

Hiking Area Dana Point Bluff Top Trail

250m

Park Doheny State Beach

1.7km

Park Botanical Lawn North

2.4km

Hiking Area Chapparosa Trail

4km

Park Salt Corridor Regional Park

4.2km

Park Badlands Park

5.1km

Park Seaview Trail

5.4km

Zoo Zoomars at River Street Ranch

5.5km

Park Chapparosa Park

5.7km

Liquor Store Larry's Liquor & Jr. Market

6.1km

Grocery Store Albertsons

8.6km

Museum Ocean Institute

290m

Museum Mission San Juan Capistrano, Landmark, Chapel, Museum and Gardens

5.8km

Church Mission Basilica San Juan Capistrano

6km

Tourist Attraction Aliso Beach

9.4 - Excellent 6.6km

Tourist Attraction Laguna Niguel Lake

9.2 - Excellent 9.9km

Tourist Attraction Yosemite Park

9.2 - Excellent 10km

Historical Landmark Pirate Tower

8.4km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

1.2km from the beach

Villa Cardona, Dana Point great location, energy close to the beach/Harbor

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Dana Point • 470m from center

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3km from the beach

8.3 Very good

DP-4 Ritz Pointe Condo

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Dana Point • 2.8km from center

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3km from the beach

7.7 Very good

Ritz Point Condo

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Dana Point • 2.8km from center

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3.1km from the beach

Encantamar Escape

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Dana Point • 2.6km from center

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3.9km from the beach

6 Pleasant

DP-087B - Tommy Bahama Beach Rd II

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Dana Point • 3.5km from center

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3.9km from the beach

7 Good

DP-093A - Hawaiian Style on Beach Rd

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Dana Point • 3.5km from center

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4.3km from the beach

Capo Beach Jacuzzi & Beachfront Beauty

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Dana Point • 3.9km from center

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4.5km from the beach

DP-295 - Big Beautiful Capo Beach House

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Dana Point • 4.1km from center

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Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano, Autograph Hotels

5.3km from the beach

8.6 Excellent

Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano, Autograph Hotels

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Dana Point • 4.5km from center

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6.1km from the beach

San Juan Capistrano Vacation Rental with Patio!

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Dana Point • 5.3km from center

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7.7km from the beach

8.6 Excellent

North Beach E

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Dana Point • 7.4km from center

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7.8km from the beach

North Beach C

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Dana Point • 7.5km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.9 (Very good)

What to do in Baby beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

If you like outdoor activities, the Baby beach can offer such an experience. In particular - SUP surfing. The beach stands out for an excellent base for this kind of sport. And the bonus is the gorgeous scenery from the water. Just try, we recommend it!

For those who wish to engage in something more extreme than a lazy holiday on the beach, it is worth noting that Baby beach is excellent for surfing. This kind of activity is suitable for beginners and for professionals. The waves in this region you can see in the photos above or study the reviews by our users. And by the way, on the beach you can take surfing coaches!

There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at Baby beach. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.

In most cases, the question What to do on Baby beach implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.

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Nearest Beaches

630m 8 min walk

Dana Strands Beach Dana Strands Beach

8.5 Excellent

1.2km 16 min walk

Dana Strands beach Dana Strands beach

8 Very good

1.7km 22 min walk

Doheny beach Doheny beach

8.1 Very good

2.4km

Salt Creek beach Salt Creek beach

8.1 Very good

3.5km

Capistrano beach Capistrano beach

6.7 Good

4km

Mussel beach Mussel beach

8.1 Very good

5.1km

Thousand steps beach Thousand steps beach

8.2 Very good

5.8km

Table Rock beach Table Rock beach

7.8 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Dana Point • 840m

Main locality of province

Sacramento • 662.6km

Transport

Airport

JNP • 22.5km

Bus Station

Albertson's Market / Westley • 7.4km

Train Station

San Clemente Metrolink Station • 7.5km

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Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

7.9 Very good

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Average Reviews rating

7.9 Very good

Mira Shapiro

8 Very good

The beach is a fantastic location for stand-up paddleboarding, and the golden sand adds to the overall experience. It's a must-visit spot for anyone looking to enjoy some fun in the sun.

March 2023

Giano Guilleri

10 Exceptional

The beach at Dana Point harbor is truly stunning with its golden sand. We thoroughly enjoy paddleboarding there.

March 2023

Lyan Rang

10 Exceptional

This beach is a fantastic spot for families with young children. Additionally, the beach boasts beautiful golden sand.

March 2023

acCalton

10 Exceptional

That place is one of the best spots for float tube fishing that I've had the pleasure of visiting. I make it a point to come here as often as possible. Additionally, the beach boasts beautiful golden sand.

March 2023

Larissa Hedges

10 Exceptional

This beach is ideal for families with young children! The tranquil waters make for a safe and enjoyable swimming experience. Convenient parking is located nearby, and the availability of showers and restrooms ensures a comfortable outing. Children will delight in watching the passing boats, kayakers, and paddleboarders. Additionally, the lush green grass provides an inviting space for picnics and playtime.

March 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Baby beach?

The coastline of Baby beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Baby beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Baby beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

The Baby beach is also suitable for the following water activities:

Sup surfing (Sup touring)
Surfing

Is the Baby beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The area has the high prevalence of sharks so all swimmers should be very careful. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.

Baby beach is fully protected from waves. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.

There are some boats in the bay.

Is the Baby beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Baby beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

The following features add extra points:

Mountains/hills in the vicinity

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Baby beach?

The bar is located right on the Baby beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Young’s Beach Shack is the closest place located 2200 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Baby beach?

There are 202 places to stay in the Baby beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Baby beach include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Baby beach from parking?

The Baby beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

What is the best time of the year to visit Baby beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Baby beach is August. Its average value reaches 25°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 22°C. The coldest month is February with air temperature 16°C and water 15°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Baby beach (California) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Baby beach (California) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.