Strands Beach
Also known as Strand Beach
A long beach below the Dana Point Headlands and the Strand homes, reached by public stairs and paths.
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
Stairs to the beach and Path to the beach. Off Selva Rd., Dana Point.
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Tide & surf
Unknown – check locally
- Hours
5 a.m. to midnight (OC Parks rules for Salt Creek also cover Strands Beach).
Verified · OC Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Dogs
No dogs on the beach.
Verified · OC Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Restrooms
Yes
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Showers
Yes
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Accessibility
Disabled access listed.
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Lifeguards
Unknown – check locally
- Rules
All fires prohibited.
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.