What hotels are near Baby Beach?

Hotels near Baby Beach: (0.35 mi) Blue Lantern Inn - A Four Sisters Inn (0.17 mi) Walk to Beach! Ocean Breezes! - Harbor Breezes (0.27 mi) Dana Point Marina Inn (0.54 mi) Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa (0.71 mi) Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel View all hotels near Baby Beach on Tripadvisor

What restaurants are near Baby Beach?

Restaurants near Baby Beach: (0.20 mi) The Shwack Beach Grill (0.18 mi) Luxe Restaurant and World Famous Martini Bar (0.20 mi) Jack's Restaurant (0.31 mi) Luciana's Ristorante (0.21 mi) Bonjour Cafe View all restaurants near Baby Beach on Tripadvisor

Baby Beach (Dana Point) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go

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Restaurants

190 within 3 miles

The Shwack Beach Grill

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0.2 mi$ • Quick Bites • American • Bar

Luciana's Ristorante

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0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • Italian • Tuscan • Central-Italian

RJ's Cafe

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0.4 mi$$ - $$$ • American • Cafe • Vegetarian Friendly

Jimmy's Famous American Tavern

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0.4 mi$$ - $$$ • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options • Gluten Free Options

Jack's Restaurant

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0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Italian • American • Vegetarian Friendly

Gen Kai Japanese Restaurant

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0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • Japanese • Sushi • Asian

Bonjour Cafe

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0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • French • Cafe • Vegetarian Friendly

Luxe Restaurant and World Famous Martini Bar

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0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Italian • American • Steakhouse

The Coffee Importers

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0.4 mi$ • Quick Bites • American • Cafe

The Little Kitchen Asian Cafe

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0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • Chinese • Asian • Cantonese

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0.3 miHistoric Walking Areas

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Ray2Go

Los Angeles, CA50 contributions

Appropriate name, best for families with small kids.

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, NV6 contributions

Great Beach for Families with Young Children

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

Santa Monica, CA546 contributions

Great for the family, especially with little ones

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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casey c

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA1 contribution

Baby beach

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

Too many tourists!

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, Canada157 contributions

Small protected beach

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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ct_coronado

Nashville, TN82 contributions

Old School

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

if only I lived nearby

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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Lynn D

Collingwood, Canada7 contributions

Perfect for the kiddos & SUP etc

Apr 2018 • Family

This beach is perfect for young kids and toddlers. It’s a protected section of the marina (no need to worry about high waves or undertow) with a roped off area for a max depth less than about 18-24” in high tide. Car parking is right beside the beach so not too far to lug beach items. Restrooms adjacent to the beach and quite well maintained. There are Rentals right at the beach for SUP boards, kayaks and more. Bring you own food - nothing to purchase at the beach.

Written April 11, 2018

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bruce4magi

Upland, CA36 contributions

Beware of pollution at Baby Beach

Jul 2016 • Family

Do not take my word for it, check out the website for Orange County Beaches. It has one of the poorest ratings in all of Orange Country.
Due to location, gets no washing. Incoming tide.
Good for a picnic and great scenery, but keep the kids out of the water.

Written January 14, 2017

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