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Photo of Thousand steps beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Thousand steps beach with spacious shore

Photo of Thousand steps beach with very clean level of cleanliness

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8.2

Very good

Thousand steps beach

Three Arch Bay, United States

#19 out of 385 in California

8.2

Very good

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright fine sand Fine sand bottom Good for Surfing Short walking distance

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Located within the settlement

South Laguna • 0.4 km

Map of beach

Restaurant AhbA

9.2 - Excellent 210m

Mexican Restaurant Coyote Grill - Laguna Beach

9 - Excellent 280m

Pizza Restaurant NEApolitan Pizzeria & Birreria

9.2 - Excellent 420m

Restaurant Lost Pier Cafe

9.4 - Excellent 1.1km

American Restaurant Harvest

9 - Excellent 1.4km

Coffee Shop Starbucks

8.6 - Excellent 1.6km

Restaurant LUA Asian Fusion Eatery

9.4 - Excellent 1.6km

Bar Ichibiri Japanese Restaurant

8.8 - Excellent 1.7km

Seafood Restaurant Monarch Bay Beach Club

9.4 - Excellent 1.7km

Park Village Green

450m

Hiking Area Valido Trail

630m

Hiking Area Laguna Beach Cliff Hike

650m

Park Aliso Peak

960m

Park Badlands Park

1km

Park Seaview Trail

1km

Hiking Area Seaview Park Trail and Overlook

1.5km

Park Lang Park

1.6km

Park Lang Park Community Center

1.7km

Playground Main Beach Playground

5.7km

Grocery Store Whole Foods Market

6km

Grocery Store Pavilions

6.8km

Tourist Attraction Aliso Beach

9.4 - Excellent 1km

Museum Ocean Institute

4.7km

Tourist Attraction Vladimir Kush - Kush Fine Art Laguna Beach

9.4 - Excellent 5.8km

Tourist Attraction Laguna Art Museum

9 - Excellent 6.2km

Tourist Attraction Alta Laguna Park

9.6 - Exceptional 6.2km

Tourist Attraction Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters

9.4 - Excellent 6.2km

Tourist Attraction Sawdust Art Festival

9.2 - Excellent 6.3km

Landmark Top of the World

6.5km

Tourist Attraction Laguna Niguel Lake

9.2 - Excellent 6.6km

Historical Landmark Pirate Tower

2.8km

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About

1000 Steps beach is in the 11th place out of 341 beaches in the California region 657.5km away from its center, the city of Sacramento. It is one of the beaches of South Laguna settlement. How far is 1000 steps beach from South Laguna? About 0.4 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and pure golden fine sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.

1000 Steps beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, showers, toilets. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard

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

Fans of active recreation can take part in beach volleyball.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.

10 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Aliso beach, which has a rating of 8.2.

Thousand steps beach is located in California within South Laguna, 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

+23 ^o C +18 ^o C

Air temperature

4.3 M/S

Wind

+20 ^o C

Water temperature

1 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

South Laguna • 0.4 km

Map of beach

Restaurant AhbA

9.2 - Excellent 210m

Mexican Restaurant Coyote Grill - Laguna Beach

9 - Excellent 280m

Pizza Restaurant NEApolitan Pizzeria & Birreria

9.2 - Excellent 420m

Restaurant Lost Pier Cafe

9.4 - Excellent 1.1km

American Restaurant Harvest

9 - Excellent 1.4km

Coffee Shop Starbucks

8.6 - Excellent 1.6km

Restaurant LUA Asian Fusion Eatery

9.4 - Excellent 1.6km

Bar Ichibiri Japanese Restaurant

8.8 - Excellent 1.7km

Seafood Restaurant Monarch Bay Beach Club

9.4 - Excellent 1.7km

Park Village Green

450m

Hiking Area Valido Trail

630m

Hiking Area Laguna Beach Cliff Hike

650m

Park Aliso Peak

960m

Park Badlands Park

1km

Park Seaview Trail

1km

Hiking Area Seaview Park Trail and Overlook

1.5km

Park Lang Park

1.6km

Park Lang Park Community Center

1.7km

Playground Main Beach Playground

5.7km

Grocery Store Whole Foods Market

6km

Grocery Store Pavilions

6.8km

Tourist Attraction Aliso Beach

9.4 - Excellent 1km

Museum Ocean Institute

4.7km

Tourist Attraction Vladimir Kush - Kush Fine Art Laguna Beach

9.4 - Excellent 5.8km

Tourist Attraction Laguna Art Museum

9 - Excellent 6.2km

Tourist Attraction Alta Laguna Park

9.6 - Exceptional 6.2km

Tourist Attraction Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters

9.4 - Excellent 6.2km

Tourist Attraction Sawdust Art Festival

9.2 - Excellent 6.3km

Landmark Top of the World

6.5km

Tourist Attraction Laguna Niguel Lake

9.2 - Excellent 6.6km

Historical Landmark Pirate Tower

2.8km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

2.8km from the beach

8.3 Very good

DP-4 Ritz Pointe Condo

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

South Laguna • 3.1km from center

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5.6km from the beach

9 Excellent

LB-775 - Laguna Beach Oceanfront

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

South Laguna • 5.3km from center

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5.7km from the beach

8.7 Excellent

SCP Seven4One Hotel

Hotel

Laguna Niguel • 5.3km from center

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7.2km from the beach

Cliff Dr View

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

South Laguna • 6.8km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 8 (Very good)

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

For those who wish to engage in something more extreme than a lazy holiday on the beach, it is worth noting that Thousand steps 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!

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8.1 Very good

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8.2 Very good

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Localities

Nearest

South Laguna • 420m

Main locality of province

Sacramento • 657.5km

Transport

Airport

JNP • 17.4km

Bus Station

Albertson's Market / Westley • 2.2km

Train Station

Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo • 8.7km

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Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

8.2 Very good

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Average Reviews rating

8.2 Very good

Lorenzo Rossi

10 Exceptional

Visiting 1000 Steps Beach is always a delightful experience, and the physical exertion required to ascend the steps is quite intense. Although the name is a bit misleading, the climb feels like a thousand steps. It's advisable not to carry any heavy objects down to the beach since you will have to carry them back up. We visited the beach during sunset, and the view was breathtakingly beautiful. Moreover, the water was pleasantly warm, which was an added bonus.

March 2023

Jazlyn Reems

10 Exceptional

After finally mustering up the courage to do so, I can confidently say that the challenge was well worth it! The beach is absolutely stunning and boasts an incredible cave that can only be explored during low tide. The cave can be found on the left-hand side of the beach's southern end. The descent down to the cave was quite easy, but climbing back up definitely revealed my lack of physical fitness. However, it wasn't as tough as I had anticipated. All in all, I highly recommend this beach as a must-visit destination.

March 2023

LUCIANA RODRIGUEZ

10 Exceptional

The beach provides a great leg workout and offers beautiful views with a private feel. However, parking on the street is inconvenient and the entrance is now gated, which was not the case during previous visits. Despite the minor inconveniences, the beach is still worth a visit, although it feels a bit crowded now compared to years ago. The beach is not actually 1k steps, but it certainly feels like it, so come prepared. If you have trouble climbing stairs or have larger feet, be aware that the stairs are narrow and bringing large items may make the climb back up difficult.

March 2023

ZK Q.

8 Very good

Ah, the humble beach - small but mighty! Don't expect to find a fancy parking lot here, folks - it's street parking only. And while it may not be a thousand steps to get there, the climb is still a bit of a doozy. Pro tip: if you're hoping to explore the cave, don't dilly-dally - it closes up shop early. I learned that the hard way when I arrived at 6pm and found it shut tight. But fear not, dear beach-goers - you'll still be treated to a stunning sunset. Just be sure to leave your furry friends at home, as pets aren't allowed. And for those of you who need to answer nature's call, fear not - there's a public restroom down yonder.

March 2023

Kaiya Jenson

10 Exceptional

This beach is pretty cool and a great spot to catch some sun. There's a lifeguard on duty and plenty of parking options. You can park for free off the main road, either to the north or south of the steps. If you want extra security, there's a lot further north. Just be aware that there are a lot of steps - around 200 of them - to get down to the beach. Once you're there, though, there's a cool tunnel to explore south of the steps, but only at low tide.

March 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Thousand steps beach?

The Thousand steps beach is covered with soft and fine 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 also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.

What are the key activities at Thousand steps beach?

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

The Thousand steps beach is also suitable for the following water activities:

Surfing

Activities available on the ground:

Beach volleyball

Is the Thousand steps beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, 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.

The waves in the Thousand steps beach are usually strong.

Is the Thousand steps 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 pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Thousand steps 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 Thousand steps beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Thousand steps beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.AhbA is the closest place located 600 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Thousand steps beach?

There are 136 places to stay in the Thousand steps beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Thousand steps beach include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Thousand steps beach from parking?

The Thousand steps beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters.

Are there any attractions nearby Thousand steps beach?

There are 1 attractions near Thousand steps beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Aliso Beach located in 1.6 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Thousand steps beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Thousand steps 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?

Thousand steps 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.Thousand steps 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.