Corona del Mar State Beach

Park Popular Newport Beach coastal park and surfing spot

A Newport Beach shoreline composed of sandy coves, rocky tide pools and a busy promenade; draws swimmers, surfers, tidepoolers and people watching sunsets.

Corona del Mar State Beach is a protected California state beach on the Pacific coast in the Corona del Mar neighborhood of Newport Beach, Orange County. It is managed as part of the California state parks system and serves as a public shoreline and recreation area.

The beach features sandy shoreline backed by sandstone bluffs and a series of small coves and rocky reefs where tide pools form at low tide. People go for swimming, beachcombing, walking along the shore and shoreline viewing; the shoreline is readily accessible from neighborhood streets and nearby parklets.

The area developed as a neighborhood and public beach for Newport Beach; facilities and public access points have been provided to support day use and shoreline recreation. The shoreline and cliffs have seen ongoing coastal-management and public-access improvements rather than major structural changes.

The beach sits on the southern side of Newport Bay in Orange County, Southern California. It is within the urban area of Newport Beach and faces the open Pacific Ocean.

Tide pools: Small rocky coves at low tide expose tide pools with marine life and intertidal rock formations that are easiest to visit around low tide.
Best time to visit: Best light for photography is late afternoon and sunset when cliffs and surf have stronger contrast.

How to Get to Corona del Mar State Beach #

Located in Newport Beach, California along Ocean Boulevard. Parking available at nearby lots and metered street parking; the beach is a short walk from the Pacific Coast Highway (CA-1) and local transit lines.

Tips for Visiting Corona del Mar State Beach #

Arrive early in summer to secure beach parking; coastal traffic can be heavy on holiday weekends.
Walk the tide line north toward the more secluded coves for quieter scenery and interesting tide pools.
Check local flags and lifeguard postings-conditions can change quickly along the coastline.