Aliso Beach Park is a large sandy beach that is family-friendly. Above the beach are rock formations that are home to various forms of wildlife, and you can participate in popular water activities like paddle boarding, skim boarding, skin diving, surfing, and swimming.

Every July, the Skim Boarding World Championship is held at Aliso Beach Park. Other activities include sand castle building, sunbathing, and exploring tide pools.

There are lifeguard services, parking facilities, restrooms and showers, and a concession stand that sells food and beverages. There are six fire rings that are available on a first come first serve basis.

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