When to Go
Corona del Mar is a year-round destination, with warm summers ideal for swimming and cooler—but rarely cold—winters that tend to get a touch of rain. The warmest period of the year is from July through early October, and September is a particularly ideal time to avoid big summer crowds. Grunion runs take place in March and from June to September during three to four nights around the new and full moons.
Know Before You Go
- There are 16 wood-burning fire rings at the beach and eight charcoal rings. All are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Portable barbecues are not allowed.
- Dogs are allowed at the beach before 10 am or after 4:30 pm, but must remain on leashes at all times.
- Wheelchair users can get to the beach via the main access road, near the corner of Iris Street and Ocean Boulevard. There’s also a loaner beach wheelchair available from the lifeguard station at the base of the pier. Four of the fire rings at the beach are ADA accessible.
Corona del Mar State Beach
Swim, surf, or catch grunion fish at this sandy Orange County beach.
Spread out over roughly 30 acres in the Orange County community of Newport Beach, Corona del Mar State Beach is a popular spot for swimming, surfing, diving, and sunbathing, particularly in the summer months. It features a half-mile of sandy shores and views out over the sea, plus easy access to nearby Inspiration Point, a popular spot for watching the sunset. Although a day-use beach with no overnight camping, Corona del Mar is also a popular spot to catch grunion fish, which come on to the beaches to spawn during high tide in what Southern Californians know as a "grunion run."
Spread out over roughly 30 acres in the Orange County community of Newport Beach, Corona del Mar State Beach is a popular spot for swimming, surfing, diving, and sunbathing, particularly in the summer months. It features a half-mile of sandy shores and views out over the sea, plus easy access to nearby Inspiration Point, a popular spot for watching the sunset. Although a day-use beach with no overnight camping, Corona del Mar is also a popular spot to catch grunion fish, which come on to the beaches to spawn during high tide in what Southern Californians know as a "grunion run."
When to Go
Corona del Mar is a year-round destination, with warm summers ideal for swimming and cooler—but rarely cold—winters that tend to get a touch of rain. The warmest period of the year is from July through early October, and September is a particularly ideal time to avoid big summer crowds. Grunion runs take place in March and from June to September during three to
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Corona del Mar is a year-round destination, with warm summers ideal for swimming and cooler—but rarely cold—winters that tend to get a touch of rain. The warmest period of the year is from July through early October, and September is a particularly ideal time to avoid big summer crowds. Grunion runs take place in March and from June to September during three to four nights around the new and full moons.
Know Before You Go
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