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1. Capistrano Beach Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Capistrano Beach Park
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2. Bolsa Chica State Beach ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Beaches
Bolsa Chica State Beach
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3. Dana Point Harbor Beach

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Dana Point Harbor Beach
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4. Aliso Beach, Orange County

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Aliso Beach, Orange County
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5. Corona Del Mar State Beach

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Corona Del Mar State Beach
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6. Los Trancos Beach, Orange County

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Los Trancos Beach, Orange County
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7. Dana Strand Beach

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Dana Strand Beach
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8. Dana Point Headlands Beach

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Dana Point Headlands Beach
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9. Doheny State Beach

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Doheny State Beach
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10. El Portal Beach

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El Portal Beach
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11. Huntington City Beach

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Huntington City Beach
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12. Huntington Dog Beach, Orange County

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Huntington Dog Beach, Orange County
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13. Huntington State Beach

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Huntington State Beach
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14. Main Beach Park

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Main Beach Park
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15. Monarch Bay Beach

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Monarch Bay Beach
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16. Newport Municipal Beach

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Newport Municipal Beach
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17. North Beach, Orange County

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North Beach, Orange County
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18. Poche Beach

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Poche Beach
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19. Salt Creek Beach, Orange County

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Salt Creek Beach, Orange County
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20. San Clemente State Beach

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San Clemente State Beach
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21. San Onofre Surfing Beach

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San Onofre Surfing Beach
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22. Sunset Beach

Category: Beaches
Sunset Beach
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23. Thousand Steps Beach

Category: Beaches
Thousand Steps Beach
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24. Calafia Beach Park

Category: Activities
Calafia Beach Park
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Beachgoers and vacationers can enjoy prime surfing, swimming, and sunbathing conditions at popular spots such as Corona Del Mar State Beach, Laguna Beach, and Newport Municipal Beach, which is home to the attractions of the picturesque Newport Harbor.
  • Sites such as Bolsa Chica State Beach also provide ample opportunity for wildlife watching, including watching for dune shorebirds.

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