Baby Beach
Baby Beach
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- Ray2GoLos Angeles, California50 contributionsAppropriate name, best for families with small kids.Overall a very good beach, but if the weather is reasonably nice, it will be crowded, regardless of the day of the week. Loaded with families with many small children, but perfect for them; very protected beach, no waves, nice bathrooms, and free parking. You can also rent stand up paddle boards and small sailboats there.Visited July 2020Written July 24, 2020
- MelvinPusfingerTemecula, California580 contributionsGreat for the family, especially with little onesMany young children are afraid of the water. But this is the perfect place to help the little ones overcome their fears. There are next to no waves and the water is approximately 3 feet deep for a considerable distance before it suddenly drops off. The beach area is not large in the parking lot to fill up quickly. However, if you bide your time, you will soon find a parking spot. All in all, a great spot if you have young children. Many people also do kayaking here.Visited May 2020Written May 24, 2020
- Nathan PorterMesquite, Nevada6 contributionsGreat Beach for Families with Young ChildrenGreat place for kids to play in the ocean and parents don't have to worry about waves or currents. When we were there the fire department drove their boat over and sprayed water where all the kids were playing and the kids were loving it. Our kids (ages 6, 4, and 2) usually aren't very confident when it comes to being in water so it was nice to see them be able to play in the ocean without being scared or nervous. Everywhere you looked there were families with kids swimming, playing in the sand, or just having fun. Plus parking is free, although limited and hard to find a spot. I highly recommend this beach for families with young children.Visited June 2022Written June 5, 2022
- casey cRancho Santa Margarita, California1 contributionBaby beachThere are no waves at this beach but sometimes it can be a bit polluted. I recommend going to the beach at the end of the road by the ocean institute. Down the stairs....Visited July 2020Traveled with familyWritten July 26, 2020
- adoc4uDana Point, California189 contributionsToo many tourists!Don't go there unless you are an outrigger or SUP participant. PERIOD! Too many people with mental issues, alcoholics, homeless and vagrant people hanging out there making it unsafe for the rest of us. The county allows these people to consume the mini pier with their junk and intimidation of people who want to share the pier unbothered by their begging, ranting and filth.Visited June 2018Traveled with familyWritten June 27, 2018
- Alan BCalgary, Canada157 contributionsSmall protected beachGreat place for the kids to play in the water. This beach is inside the harbour so well protected. Very small beach but there is usually activities going on during the weekends. Right bed=side the ocean Institute which is a great pace to visit.Visited March 2018Traveled as a coupleWritten March 4, 2018
- 3522Dana Point, California270 contributionsBEWARE OF THE WATER QUALITYMany times the water is not suitable for swimming and the beach is posted. This is one of the worst places to go swimming in Dana Point because the water is for the interior of the harbor. There is no fresh sea water directly coming into the beach. If you want to enjoy the beach go to Doheney. You may have to pay for parking but the water quality is safe.Visited July 2015Traveled with friendsWritten July 31, 2015
- Manny EEdison, New Jersey7 contributionsBaby beach funThe water was clear, I went snorkeling and saw amazing fish. Stay in the horseshoe and don’t go beyond the rocks, the current is strong.Visited June 2022Traveled as a coupleWritten June 11, 2022
- ct_coronadoNashville, Tennessee82 contributionsOld SchoolLove this place for Stand Up Paddleboarding. It will be packed on weekends & holidays so avoid that if you can.Visited June 2019Traveled with friendsWritten July 2, 2019
- Sharon RRochester, New York395 contributionsif only I lived nearbybring your toddler to add to the fun mix. Peaceful and clean, and there were even some ukelele folks filling the air with tunesVisited April 2019Written April 22, 2019
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Ray2Go
Los Angeles, CA50 contributions
Jul 2020
Overall a very good beach, but if the weather is reasonably nice, it will be crowded, regardless of the day of the week. Loaded with families with many small children, but perfect for them; very protected beach, no waves, nice bathrooms, and free parking. You can also rent stand up paddle boards and small sailboats there.
Written July 24, 2020
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MelvinPusfinger
Temecula, CA580 contributions
May 2020
Many young children are afraid of the water. But this is the perfect place to help the little ones overcome their fears. There are next to no waves and the water is approximately 3 feet deep for a considerable distance before it suddenly drops off. The beach area is not large in the parking lot to fill up quickly. However, if you bide your time, you will soon find a parking spot. All in all, a great spot if you have young children. Many people also do kayaking here.
Written May 24, 2020
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Nathan Porter
Mesquite, NV6 contributions
Jun 2022
Great place for kids to play in the ocean and parents don't have to worry about waves or currents. When we were there the fire department drove their boat over and sprayed water where all the kids were playing and the kids were loving it. Our kids (ages 6, 4, and 2) usually aren't very confident when it comes to being in water so it was nice to see them be able to play in the ocean without being scared or nervous. Everywhere you looked there were families with kids swimming, playing in the sand, or just having fun. Plus parking is free, although limited and hard to find a spot. I highly recommend this beach for families with young children.
Written June 5, 2022
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casey c
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA1 contribution
Jul 2020 • Family
There are no waves at this beach but sometimes it can be a bit polluted. I recommend going to the beach at the end of the road by the ocean institute. Down the stairs....
Written July 26, 2020
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adoc4u
Dana Point, CA189 contributions
Jun 2018 • Family
Don't go there unless you are an outrigger or SUP participant. PERIOD!
Too many people with mental issues, alcoholics, homeless and vagrant people hanging out there making it unsafe for the rest of us. The county allows these people to consume the mini pier with their junk and intimidation of people who want to share the pier unbothered by their begging, ranting and filth.
Too many people with mental issues, alcoholics, homeless and vagrant people hanging out there making it unsafe for the rest of us. The county allows these people to consume the mini pier with their junk and intimidation of people who want to share the pier unbothered by their begging, ranting and filth.
Written June 27, 2018
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Alan B
Calgary, Canada157 contributions
Mar 2018 • Couples
Great place for the kids to play in the water. This beach is inside the harbour so well protected. Very small beach but there is usually activities going on during the weekends. Right bed=side the ocean Institute which is a great pace to visit.
Written March 4, 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
3522
Dana Point, CA270 contributions
Jul 2015 • Friends
Many times the water is not suitable for swimming and the beach is posted. This is one of the worst places to go swimming in Dana Point because the water is for the interior of the harbor. There is no fresh sea water directly coming into the beach. If you want to enjoy the beach go to Doheney. You may have to pay for parking but the water quality is safe.
Written August 1, 2015
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Manny E
Edison, NJ7 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
The water was clear, I went snorkeling and saw amazing fish. Stay in the horseshoe and don’t go beyond the rocks, the current is strong.
Written June 11, 2022
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ct_coronado
Nashville, TN82 contributions
Jun 2019 • Friends
Love this place for Stand Up Paddleboarding. It will be packed on weekends & holidays so avoid that if you can.
Written July 2, 2019
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Sharon R
Rochester, NY395 contributions
Apr 2019
bring your toddler to add to the fun mix. Peaceful and clean, and there were even some ukelele folks filling the air with tunes
Written April 22, 2019
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Does staff or any vendor offer supervised lessons for 12 and 14 pre-teen kids to experience first time SUPing including rental of SUP?
Mark S
Brookfield, CT358 contributions
The staff there is great, I'd call or email them directly about specifics.
We have two grand kids staying with us, ages 11 and 13. Do you offer supervised newby lessons to introduce them to SUPing? We are available anytime this coming Wednesday or Thursday (8/15,16). Thanks you.
Eugene Lee
Alan B
Calgary, Canada157 contributions
Westwinds sailing at Baby Beach has both sailboats and SUPs and also gives lessons. They have a great website and the staff is very friendly and capable.
Tracy D
2 contributions
How early do you need to get there to have pinic tables for a get together
lasmith2021
Laguna Niguel, CA17 contributions
Early like 7:00 a.m ,and to find parking.
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