Baby Beach (Dana Point Harbor)
A calm, protected beach inside the west end of Dana Point Harbor, good for small children and paddlers.
Know before you go
- Parking
Parking available (Coastal Commission listing).
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Fees
No fee listed.
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Paying
Unknown – check locally
- Getting down
Off Dana Point Harbor Dr. at W. end of harbor.
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Tide & surf
Unknown – check locally
- Hours
Beach 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Harbor curfew midnight to 5 a.m.
Verified · OC Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Dogs
No dogs on the sand; leashed on grass areas.
Verified · OC Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Restrooms
Yes
Verified · OC Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Showers
Yes
Verified · OC Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Accessibility
Disabled access listed.
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Lifeguards
Unknown – check locally
- Rules
Swim only in the designated swim area. Non-motorized launch at the south end.
Verified · OC Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
Information only, not safety advice. Conditions change. Always follow lifeguards and posted signs.
Tides & daylight · next 3 days
Information only, not safety advice. Conditions change, so always follow lifeguards and posted signs. Data: official city, county, State Parks and National Park Service pages, the California Coastal Commission, NOAA and the National Weather Service · Facts checked Oct 3, 2026 · Map © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.