Baby Beach

Baby Beach

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4.5
4.5 of 5 bubbles161 reviews
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Ray2Go
Los Angeles, CA50 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
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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Nathan Porter
Mesquite, NV3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
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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MelvinPusfinger
Temecula, CA703 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
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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Dawn L
1 contribution
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2024 • Family
My grandchildren and I came to Baby Beach, Dana Point. We were having a great time, until the water started coming up to where we had set up so I went to move and I put my stuff down and this Karen said we did not have Beach dedicate and we should move and should not come to her beach. So if you are going to HER beach be careful with KAREN
Written July 17, 2024
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casey c
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
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, CA172 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
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.
Written June 27, 2018
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Alan B
Calgary, Canada149 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
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
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3522
Dana Point, CA266 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
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, NJ8 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
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, TN79 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
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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