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🐚OC Beach Guide: A Local's Honest Picks.🐚
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items OC beach bum with a serious sand addiction. You’ll find me catching waves in Huntington, chasing sunsets in Laguna, or road-tripping to SD for those perfect little beach towns. My life runs on tide changes, iced coffees, and the eternal hunt for the ...
Why? Post-beach cocktails at Malibu Farm or The Bungalow without the LA crowd. Secret Spot: The wedge when you want to watch bodysurfers get launched into oblivion.
Newport Beach (2025) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Reviews)
For when you want: Scenic cliff walks + hidden coves without the Main Beach chaos. Pro Move: Grab a gelato at Gelato Paradiso and perch on the grassy bluffs at golden hour.
Heisler Park - Visit Laguna Beach
A little more difficult to get to, but 100% WORTH it. Actually only about 200 steps (but your quads won’t know the difference… 1000 steps refers to the steps to the water's edge). It's secluded, is great for surfing, and has secret sea caves you can ...
1,000 Steps Beach (2025) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Reviews)
This beach makes you feel like you are living in a fantasy world. Home of the insta-famous pirate tower & some beautiful tide pools. Parking PSA: It’s a bloodsport. Go midweek or bike down.
Explore Victoria Beach in Laguna Beach, California
Best for: Tidepooling and pretending you’re in a Wes Anderson film. Its beautiful, accessible, usually not crowded. Eat Here: Beachcomber Cafe for the BEST cinnamon rolls with ocean views or Shake Shack (its a classic choice).
Reef Point - Crystal Cove State Park
This tucked-away gem is where Laguna’s artsy soul meets raw, unfiltered coastline. No frills, no crowds, just you and the Pacific. Please note that there are no bathrooms and the currents are strong with no lifeguards. It is 100+ steep steps down (an...
Table Rock Beach (2025) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Reviews)
For when you want: Scenic cliff walks + hidden coves without the Main Beach chaos. Pro Move: Grab a gelato at Gelato Paradiso and perch on the grassy bluffs at golden hour.
Discover Diver's Cove in Laguna Beach, California
I love it's tiny-town charm and like its name, epic sunsets. Its good for paddle boarding in the harbor area and decent for surfing. We usual eat at the Golden Road Brewery (patio is dog-friendly) at Peter's Landing. I have been stung by a couple of ...
Sunset Beach in Huntington Beach | Sunset Beach, California
Cute beachtown and beach. I go for breakfast burritos at Nick’s and the occasional seal sighting. I also enjoy Scoops for a sweet treat. Walk south to the "Dog Beach" section (yes, pups allowed!) for more space and killer views of the Alamitos Bay li...
City of Seal Beach > Home
Coffee at J.C. Beans, grilled shelton chicken at Harbor Grill, and a barefoot walk along the harbor wall = my perfect day. Pro tip: Park at Lantern Bay Park for free and enjoy epic views.
Visit Dana Point | The Best Beaches in Southern California
Classic surf culture with fairly easy parking for beaches in the OC. Good for surfing and bonfires. We like to stop at 2nd Floor for trivia or Fred's for taco tuesday.
Welcome to Huntington Beach, CA
My go-to when I want sand without the scramble and where I take friends who ‘aren’t beach people (aka converts-in-training) . Easy parking (for OC!), volleyball nets, and that iconic creek mouth where kids still build sand dams. Secret? Walk south to...
Aliso Beach, Laguna Beach, California
Nostalgia central. Ferris wheel rides, frozen bananas, and the classic SoCal beach day. Pro Tip: Park on the peninsula side to avoid meter drama.
Balboa Fun Zone