Orange County Beaches are open for Active use Memorial Day Weekend Saturday May 23 2020 thru Monday May 25 2020.
Parking may be limited and Restrooms may be closed.
If you Cannot Stay 6 Feet Apart: Mandatory Face Coverings
The County of Orange Mandates wearing Face Coverings.
More Information Can be Found at The County of Orange
Active Beach Recreation Allowed
Walking ACTIVE RECREATION PERMITTED BEACH ACTIVITIES (including, but not limited to):
Walking/Running/Jogging
Ocean recreation: swimming, paddle boarding, surfing, bodyboarding, skim boarding, kayaking
Physical activity which keeps individuals in non-stationary active motion
Non Permitted Beach Activities
Gatherings
Beach towels, blankets, easy-ups, tents, umbrellas, etc.- items used for settling in place
Sitting or lying on beach
Setting up chairs and staying in place
Picnics/coolers/tables
California State Beaches Information During COVID-19
No Parking at all Orange County State Beaches during COVID-19.
Temporarily closed to vehicular access, meaning there are no parking facilities and parking on roadways is prohibited to protect public health from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Although the beach is open to local residents, they must abide by the following guidelines:
Stay Local: Walk or bike into the beach. (Do not drive to the beach)
Keep It Moving: Keep walking, jogging, surfing, swimming, etc.
(No sitting. No sunbathing.)
Stay Safer at 6 Feet: Maintain a physical distance of 6 feet or more.
Visitors are being asked to leave if there are too many people at the beach or on trails to allow for the required physical distance.
Orange County Beaches Open in May 2020
Dana Point Beaches Updated May 18 2020
Doheny State Beach (Updated May 16 2020)
Doheny State Beach is located at 25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive in Dana Point
Doheny State Beach will be opening 50% of their public parking lot.
Doheny Hours: 6:00am-8:30pm
Dana Point County Beaches Open 7 Day Week during Specific Hours
Orange County Beaches Updated May 21 2020
Capistrano Beach located at 35005 Beach Road : 6:00am-10:00pm
Salt Creek Beach located at 33333 South Pacific Coast Highway: 5:00am-12:00am
Baby Beach located at 34401-34445 Ensenada Place: 5:00am-10:00pm
Strands Beach located at 34199 Selva Road: 5:00am-12:00am
Parking lots partially open; restrooms open with high-frequency sanitation protocols.
Dana Cove Beach
Dana Cove Beach is located at 24201 Dana Point Harbor Drive
Hours: 6:00am-10:00pm
San Clemente City Beaches
Corta Lane Beach
Dije Court Beach located at 1409 Buena Vista
El Portal Beach located at 1101 Buena Vista
Lausen “Lost Winds” Beach located at 2006 Calle de Los Alamos
Linda Lane Beach located at 400 Linda Lane
Mariposa Beach located at 260 West Escalones
North Beach located at 1850 Avenida Estacion
Riviera Beach located at 2312 Plaza a La Playa
T Street located at 339 West Paseo De Cristobal
San Clemente City Pier located at 622 Avenida Del Mar
Active Beach Use Only
Parking Lots and Restrooms Closed
All San Clemente City Beaches and City Pier Hours: 4:00am thru 12:00am
San Clemente State Beach located at 225 West Calafia Avenue
With Very Limited Parking
Hours: 6:00am-10:00pm
San Onfore State Beach is located at Basilone Road
Temporarily closed to vehicular access, meaning there are no parking facilities and parking on roadways is prohibited to protect public health from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hours: Surfing/Beach: 6:00am-10:00pm and Bluffs/Trails: 6:00am-Sunset
Huntington City Beach is directly across Pacific Coast Highway and extends north from Beach Boulevard to Seapoint Street.
Active Recreational Use Permitted between 5:00am-10:00pm
Biking on Bike Path is allowed
PCH Parking Meters Can be used
Huntington Beach Parking Updated on May 14 2020
1st Street Lot at Huntington Street (50% capacity only)
2nd Street Lot (at bottom level)
6th Street Lot (at the south end)
South Beach Lots from Huntington St. to Beach Bl. (50% capacity only)
Huntington Beach Pier Closed
Huntington Harbor Connected Channels Active Use Allowed
Huntington Harbor Beaches and Sunset Beach Closed
Huntington State Beaches
Huntington State Beach Open For Active Us
Huntington State Beach is located at 21601 Pacific Coast Highway
Very limited parking is now available to the public
Hours: 6:00am-10:00pm
Bolsa Chica State Beach is Open for Active Use
Bolsa Chica State Beach is located at: 17851 Pacific Coast Highway
Very limited parking is now available to the public
Hours: 6:00am-10:00pm
Active Recreational Use
Beaches Open at 6:00am to 10:00pm Seven Days A Week
Beach Parking Lots May be Closed or limited.
Handicapped spaces remain available on a first- come, first-served basis in the McFadden Square parking lot (at the base of Newport Pier) and in the City parking lot at 32nd and Newport Blvd.
Newport Harbor remains open for all normally allowed water activities
The City’s 16 tennis courts will be available for singles play only
Newport Beaches Active Use Frequently Asked Questions are Online
Corona del Mar State Beach is located at 3001 Ocean Blvd
Hours: 6:00am-10:00pm
Crystal Cove is located at 8471 North Coast Highway
Crystal Cove is Open: 6:00am-10:00pm (Some Trails Close at Sunset)
Laguna Beach Beaches Are Open
County Beaches in South Laguna Beach (Aliso, Table Rock, West, Camel Point, and Treasure Island beaches)
Hours: 6:00am thru 10:00pm Daily.
Thousand Steps Beach Hours: 9:00am-6:00pm Daily
(please note the access way and restroom at Thousand Steps are closed)
County Beach Information Updated on May 21 2020
Laguna Beach Beaches Open For Active Use
Hours: 6:00am-10:00pm for Active Recreation on Monday thru Friday
Hours: 6:00am-12:00pm for Active Recreation on Saturday and Sunday
These new hours are on a trial basis.
Beachgoers are required to maintain at least six feet of physical distance from one another.
All dogs must be on a leash.
While visiting the beach, please remember to honor social distancing requirements and to keep all dogs on a leash. If you require ADA Accommodations to access the beach, contact the Laguna Beach Marine Safety Department at (949) 494-6572.
Beaches Open from 4:30am-10:00pm Monday thru Sunday
The 1 , 8 , and 10 Street Beach Parking Lots will also reopen
To ensure social distancing requirements are being followed, 50% of the parking spaces will be closed. Beachgoers will be required to park in every other parking stall
Parking with a vessel trailer/rack in boat launch lots only (Sunset Aquatic Park).
Beachgoers will still be required to remain active and no passive use will be allowed.
Additional Information
Seal Beach Beach in Motion: Phase Two and Three Reopening (May 19 2020)
Newport Beach Partial Reopening of Beaches May 6 2020
The City of Dana Point Reopening Beaches May 5 2020 Press Release
Seal Beach Beach in Motion Plan Approved on May 5 2020
Seal Beach Plan for Phased Reopening of City Beaches and Coastal Accessways May 1 2020
Surf City Beaches Reopened For Active Recreation May 5 2020
California State Parks COVID-19 Resource Center
Laguna Beach Planed Phased Reopening of City Beaches and Coastal AccessWays May 1 2020
Laguna Beach Reopening Beaches Phase 1 May 4 2020 Press Release
City of San Clemente Reopening Beaches Plan May 2 2020
California Allows San Clemente Beaches To Reopen May 4 2020
California Department of Public Health (COVID-19) Information is Online
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (COVID-19) Information is Online
World Health Organization (WHO) COVID-19 Online Site
SouthOCBeaches is trying their best to bring you any and all updates/revisions/corrections as soon as the information becomes available
