Dana Strand Beach
Photo Gallery
About Dana Strand Beach in Dana Point, California
Dana Strand Beach is a public beach at the base of a gated housing development in Dana Point called “The Strand.” These are huge beachfront and hillside homes just north of the Dana Point Headlands that face southwest. The beach here is a nice sandy sunbathing spot that is also popular with surfers.
To get to Dana Strand Beach, turn west onto Selva Road from Pacific Coast Highway (Hwy 1) and park in the large parking lot signed “Salt Creek Beach Park.” At the center of this lot is a fenced-in path and stairs that meander downhill between the homes to the beach. Once you get to the beach there is a boardwalk that makes it easy to walk north or south to other spots. There is a funicular (small slow tram) at the north end of the parking lot for those that can’t hike down. North of the funicular the beach narrows in front of the Niguel Shores neighborhood. If you walk north around the point you’ll get to the main part of Salt Creek Beach.
You’ll find excellent tide pools at the point on your way if the tide is low. Another access to Dana Strands Beach is a switchbacking concrete path that begins just past the gated entrance to The Strand. Street parking is available at this access.
- Address
- 34199 Selva Rd
Dana Point, CA 92629 - Park Name
- Salt Creek Beach Park, Strand Vista Park
- Other Names
- Strands Beach
- Owner
- County Beach
- Pet Details
- No dogs allowed on the beach
- Fees
- Fee for parking
- Activities
- Surfing, Sunbathing, Walking, Beach Walking, Tidepooling
- Amenities
- Boardwalk, Restrooms, Showers, Lifeguard, Tide Pools
Nearby Beaches
Dana Point Headlands Beach
0.5 miles away
Dana Point Headlands Beach is located below the high crumbling cliffs of the Dana Point Headlands. This is a...
Dana Point Harbor Beach (Baby Beach)
0.6 miles away
Dana Point Harbor Beach, better-known as “Baby Beach,” is located on the protected waters of Dana Point Harbor. This...
Salt Creek Beach
0.7 miles away
Salt Creek Beach Park is a popular Orange County park located in Dana Point, California. This wide sandy beach...
Nearby Attractions
Dana Point Nature Interpretive Center
0.4 miles away
The Dana Point Nature Interpretive Center is located on the Dana Point Headlands overlooking the harbor. This center is...
The Pilgrim Ship
0.6 miles away
The Pilgrim is a replica of the original ship that was built in 1825 for shipping back and forth...
Nearby Lodging
Blue Lantern Inn
0.5 miles away
Sophisticated and charming, Blue Lantern Inn blends the luxury of a small boutique hotel with the amenities of a...
Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
0.6 miles away
The Ritz-Carlton provides the finest personal service and hotel facilities throughout the world. On a coastline famous for its...
Reviews
There are no reviews yet. Be the first one to write one.