What is the water and sand quality of the Dana Strands beach?

The coastline of Dana Strands beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Dana Strands beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Dana Strands beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.The Dana Strands beach is also suitable for the following water activities:<ul><li>Surfing</li></ul>

Is the Dana Strands beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The area has the high prevalence of sharks so all swimmers should be very careful. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.Dana Strands beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.So the overall recommendation of the Dana Strands beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Dana Strands beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Dana Strands beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.The following features add extra points:<ul><li>Mountains/hills in the vicinity</li></ul>

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Dana Strands beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Dana Strands beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Young’s Beach Shack is the closest place located 1200 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Dana Strands beach?

There are 194 places to stay in the Dana Strands beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Dana Strands beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6125582&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano, Autograph Hotels</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6610286&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">DP-4 Ritz Pointe Condo</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7908149&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Ritz Point Condo</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6610532&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">DP-087B - Tommy Bahama Beach Rd II</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7908232&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">DP-093A - Hawaiian Style on Beach Rd</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7908146&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">DP-295 - Big Beautiful Capo Beach House</a></li></ul>

How far is the Dana Strands beach from parking?

The Dana Strands beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres and you have to overcome a small descent.

What is the best time of the year to visit Dana Strands beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Dana Strands beach is August. Its average value reaches 25°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 22°C. The coldest month is February with air temperature 16°C and water 15°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Dana Strands beach (California) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Dana Strands beach (California) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.

Photo of Dana Strands beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Dana Strands beach with turquoise pure water surface

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Photo of Dana Strands beach with very clean level of cleanliness

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Photo of Dana Strands beach and the settlement

Photo of Dana Strands beach surrounded by mountains

Photo of Dana Strands beach backed by cliffs

Photo of Dana Strands beach - popular place among relax connoisseurs

Dana Strands beach

Dana Point, United States

#48 out of 385 in California 6

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Good for Surfing Good for swimming

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Located within the settlement

Dana Point • 1.7 km

Map of beach

Playground Main Beach Playground

9.6km

Park Botanical Lawn North

1.1km

Hiking Area Dana Point Bluff Top Trail

1.1km

Park Doheny State Beach

2.7km

Hiking Area Chapparosa Trail

2.8km

Park Salt Corridor Regional Park

3.1km

Park Badlands Park

3.5km

Park Seaview Trail

3.8km

Park Village Green

4.1km

Hiking Area Laguna Beach Cliff Hike

4.2km

Cafe Young’s Beach Shack

9.2 - Excellent 410m

Steak House Bourbon Steak Orange County

9.4 - Excellent 1.1km

Seafood Restaurant Monarch Bay Beach Club

9.4 - Excellent 1.2km

Italian Restaurant Stella's

9 - Excellent 1.3km

Bar Ichibiri Japanese Restaurant

8.8 - Excellent 1.3km

Restaurant LUA Asian Fusion Eatery

9.4 - Excellent 1.4km

Coffee Shop Starbucks

8.6 - Excellent 1.4km

Restaurant Project Social

9 - Excellent 1.9km

Restaurant AhbA

9.2 - Excellent 3.8km

Liquor Store Larry's Liquor & Jr. Market

7km

Grocery Store Albertsons

9.6km

Grocery Store Whole Foods Market

9.8km

Museum Ocean Institute

820m

Tourist Attraction Aliso Beach

9.4 - Excellent 4.9km

Museum Mission San Juan Capistrano, Landmark, Chapel, Museum and Gardens

6.2km

Church Mission Basilica San Juan Capistrano

6.3km

Tourist Attraction Laguna Niguel Lake

9.2 - Excellent 8.8km

Tourist Attraction Yosemite Park

9.2 - Excellent 9km

Tourist Attraction Vladimir Kush - Kush Fine Art Laguna Beach

9.4 - Excellent 9.6km

Tourist Attraction Alta Laguna Park

9.6 - Exceptional 9.8km

Historical Landmark Pirate Tower

6.7km

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About

Dana Strands beach is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 48th place out of 385 beaches in the California region 661.6 km away from its center, the city of Сакраменто. It is one of the beaches of Dana Point settlement, just 1.7 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs.

Weather

history

+23 ^o C +20 ^o C

Air temperature

4.9 M/S

Wind

+22 ^o C

Water temperature

1 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Dana Point • 1.7 km

Map of beach

Playground Main Beach Playground

9.6km

Park Botanical Lawn North

1.1km

Hiking Area Dana Point Bluff Top Trail

1.1km

Park Doheny State Beach

2.7km

Hiking Area Chapparosa Trail

2.8km

Park Salt Corridor Regional Park

3.1km

Park Badlands Park

3.5km

Park Seaview Trail

3.8km

Park Village Green

4.1km

Hiking Area Laguna Beach Cliff Hike

4.2km

Cafe Young’s Beach Shack

9.2 - Excellent 410m

Steak House Bourbon Steak Orange County

9.4 - Excellent 1.1km

Seafood Restaurant Monarch Bay Beach Club

9.4 - Excellent 1.2km

Italian Restaurant Stella's

9 - Excellent 1.3km

Bar Ichibiri Japanese Restaurant

8.8 - Excellent 1.3km

Restaurant LUA Asian Fusion Eatery

9.4 - Excellent 1.4km

Coffee Shop Starbucks

8.6 - Excellent 1.4km

Restaurant Project Social

9 - Excellent 1.9km

Restaurant AhbA

9.2 - Excellent 3.8km

Liquor Store Larry's Liquor & Jr. Market

7km

Grocery Store Albertsons

9.6km

Grocery Store Whole Foods Market

9.8km

Museum Ocean Institute

820m

Tourist Attraction Aliso Beach

9.4 - Excellent 4.9km

Museum Mission San Juan Capistrano, Landmark, Chapel, Museum and Gardens

6.2km

Church Mission Basilica San Juan Capistrano

6.3km

Tourist Attraction Laguna Niguel Lake

9.2 - Excellent 8.8km

Tourist Attraction Yosemite Park

9.2 - Excellent 9km

Tourist Attraction Vladimir Kush - Kush Fine Art Laguna Beach

9.4 - Excellent 9.6km

Tourist Attraction Alta Laguna Park

9.6 - Exceptional 9.8km

Historical Landmark Pirate Tower

6.7km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

2km from the beach

Villa Cardona, Dana Point great location, energy close to the beach/Harbor

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Dana Point • 470m from center

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2.4km from the beach

8.3 Very good

DP-4 Ritz Pointe Condo

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Dana Point • 2.8km from center

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2.5km from the beach

7.7 Very good

Ritz Point Condo

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Dana Point • 2.8km from center

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3.1km from the beach

Encantamar Escape

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Dana Point • 2.6km from center

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5.1km from the beach

6 Pleasant

DP-087B - Tommy Bahama Beach Rd II

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Dana Point • 3.5km from center

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5.1km from the beach

7 Good

DP-093A - Hawaiian Style on Beach Rd

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Dana Point • 3.5km from center

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5.5km from the beach

Capo Beach Jacuzzi & Beachfront Beauty

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Dana Point • 3.9km from center

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5.7km from the beach

DP-295 - Big Beautiful Capo Beach House

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Dana Point • 4.1km from center

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Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano, Autograph Hotels

5.8km from the beach

8.6 Excellent

Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano, Autograph Hotels

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Dana Point • 4.5km from center

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6.7km from the beach

San Juan Capistrano Vacation Rental with Patio!

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Dana Point • 5.3km from center

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8.9km from the beach

8.6 Excellent

North Beach E

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Dana Point • 7.4km from center

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9km from the beach

North Beach C

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Dana Point • 7.5km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.9 (Very good)

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Nearest Beaches

1.2km 16 min walk

Baby beach

7.9 Very good

1.3km 17 min walk

Dana Strands Beach

8.5 Excellent

1.3km 17 min walk

Salt Creek beach

8.1 Very good

2.9km

Doheny beach

8.1 Very good

2.9km

Mussel beach

8.1 Very good

4.1km

Thousand steps beach

8.2 Very good

4.7km

Capistrano beach

6.7 Good

4.8km

Table Rock beach

7.8 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Dana Point • 1.7km

Main locality of province

Sacramento • 661.6km

Transport

Airport

JNP • 21.4km

Bus Station

Albertson's Market / Westley • 6.3km

Train Station

San Clemente Metrolink Station • 8.7km

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Abdul Malik

Beach Practitioner • 7 months ago

10 Exceptional

If you happen to be passing through Dana Point, this is definitely a spot worth visiting. The trail is incredibly pleasant, and the view from the top is absolutely breathtaking, perfect for capturing memorable photographs.

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Pamela Hopper

Beach Practitioner • 7 months ago

8 Very good

I had an amazing time on this charming pathway with steps. If you're interested, you can leisurely walk down from there. The vantage point provides breathtaking views of the road and houses, as well as a delightful beachy ambiance. There is parking available along the road. From here, you can easily reach various spots, each offering picturesque scenery that is ideal for capturing wonderful memories. I highly recommend it!

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Emerson Hayes

Novice Beachgoer • 7 months ago

10 Exceptional

The trail is absolutely stunning and serene, although it is slightly shorter compared to other trails.

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Misty Vanzetti

Novice Beachgoer • 7 months ago

10 Exceptional

Dana Point offers a unique walking path that runs alongside beautiful beachside mansions. It is a fantastic spot to take a leisurely stroll while enjoying the breathtaking sunset.