What is the water and sand quality of the Mussel beach?

The coastline of Mussel 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 Mussel beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Mussel beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.The Mussel beach is also suitable for the following water activities:<ul><li>Sup surfing (Sup touring) </li><li>Surfing</li></ul>Activities available on the ground:<ul><li>Beach volleyball</li></ul>

Is the Mussel beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The area has the high prevalence of sharks so all swimmers should be very careful.Mussel beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

Is the Mussel beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Mussel beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded 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 Mussel beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Mussel beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.LUA Asian Fusion Eatery is the closest place located 1100 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Mussel beach?

There are 148 places to stay in the Mussel beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Mussel 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=8308718&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">SCP Seven4One Hotel</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=9908312&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">14 West Laguna Beach</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7908136&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">LB-775 - Laguna Beach Oceanfront</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8552418&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Encantamar Escape</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7795931&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Villa Cardona, Dana Point great location, energy close to the beach/Harbor</a></li></ul>

How far is the Mussel beach from parking?

The Mussel 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.

Are there any attractions nearby Mussel beach?

There are 1 attractions near Mussel beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Aliso Beach located in 2.7 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Mussel beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Mussel 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?

Mussel 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.Mussel 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 Mussel beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Mussel beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Mussel beach with spacious multi bays

Photo of Mussel beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Mussel beach and the settlement

Photo of Mussel beach surrounded by mountains

Mussel beach

Three Arch Bay, United States

8.1

#30 out of 385 in California 2

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Deserted Sand bottom Good for Sup surfing

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Located within the settlement

Three Arch Bay • 0.3 km

Map of beach

Playground Main Beach Playground

7.2km

Park Botanical Lawn North

1.5km

Park Badlands Park

1.5km

Park Seaview Trail

1.8km

Park Village Green

1.8km

Hiking Area Laguna Beach Cliff Hike

1.9km

Hiking Area Valido Trail

1.9km

Hiking Area Chapparosa Trail

2.1km

Park Aliso Peak

2.3km

Park Salt Corridor Regional Park

2.3km

Restaurant LUA Asian Fusion Eatery

9.4 - Excellent 880m

Seafood Restaurant Monarch Bay Beach Club

9.4 - Excellent 880m

Coffee Shop Starbucks

8.6 - Excellent 890m

Bar Ichibiri Japanese Restaurant

8.8 - Excellent 970m

Italian Restaurant Stella's

9 - Excellent 970m

Restaurant AhbA

9.2 - Excellent 1.5km

Cafe Young’s Beach Shack

9.2 - Excellent 1.6km

Mexican Restaurant Coyote Grill - Laguna Beach

9 - Excellent 1.7km

Steak House Bourbon Steak Orange County

9.4 - Excellent 1.7km

Grocery Store Whole Foods Market

7.4km

Grocery Store Pavilions

8.2km

Liquor Store Larry's Liquor & Jr. Market

9.7km

Tourist Attraction Aliso Beach

9.4 - Excellent 2.5km

Museum Ocean Institute

3.7km

Church Mission Basilica San Juan Capistrano

6.7km

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

6.8km

Tourist Attraction Vladimir Kush - Kush Fine Art Laguna Beach

9.4 - Excellent 7.3km

Tourist Attraction Laguna Niguel Lake

9.2 - Excellent 7.4km

Tourist Attraction Alta Laguna Park

9.6 - Exceptional 7.6km

Tourist Attraction Laguna Art Museum

9 - Excellent 7.6km

Tourist Attraction Yosemite Park

9.2 - Excellent 7.7km

Historical Landmark Pirate Tower

4.3km

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About

Mussel beach is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 30th place out of 385 beaches in the California region 658.7 km away from its center, the city of Sacramento. It is one of the beaches of Three Arch Bay settlement, just 0.3 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

Three Arch Bay • 0.3 km

Map of beach

Playground Main Beach Playground

7.2km

Park Botanical Lawn North

1.5km

Park Badlands Park

1.5km

Park Seaview Trail

1.8km

Park Village Green

1.8km

Hiking Area Laguna Beach Cliff Hike

1.9km

Hiking Area Valido Trail

1.9km

Hiking Area Chapparosa Trail

2.1km

Park Aliso Peak

2.3km

Park Salt Corridor Regional Park

2.3km

Restaurant LUA Asian Fusion Eatery

9.4 - Excellent 880m

Seafood Restaurant Monarch Bay Beach Club

9.4 - Excellent 880m

Coffee Shop Starbucks

8.6 - Excellent 890m

Bar Ichibiri Japanese Restaurant

8.8 - Excellent 970m

Italian Restaurant Stella's

9 - Excellent 970m

Restaurant AhbA

9.2 - Excellent 1.5km

Cafe Young’s Beach Shack

9.2 - Excellent 1.6km

Mexican Restaurant Coyote Grill - Laguna Beach

9 - Excellent 1.7km

Steak House Bourbon Steak Orange County

9.4 - Excellent 1.7km

Grocery Store Whole Foods Market

7.4km

Grocery Store Pavilions

8.2km

Liquor Store Larry's Liquor & Jr. Market

9.7km

Tourist Attraction Aliso Beach

9.4 - Excellent 2.5km

Museum Ocean Institute

3.7km

Church Mission Basilica San Juan Capistrano

6.7km

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

6.8km

Tourist Attraction Vladimir Kush - Kush Fine Art Laguna Beach

9.4 - Excellent 7.3km

Tourist Attraction Laguna Niguel Lake

9.2 - Excellent 7.4km

Tourist Attraction Alta Laguna Park

9.6 - Exceptional 7.6km

Tourist Attraction Laguna Art Museum

9 - Excellent 7.6km

Tourist Attraction Yosemite Park

9.2 - Excellent 7.7km

Historical Landmark Pirate Tower

4.3km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

2km from the beach

8.3 Very good

DP-4 Ritz Pointe Condo

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Located at nearest locality

Three Arch Bay • 1.8km from center

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2.1km from the beach

7.7 Very good

Ritz Point Condo

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Located at nearest locality

Three Arch Bay • 1.9km from center

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3.5km from the beach

Encantamar Escape

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Three Arch Bay • 3.3km from center

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4.2km from the beach

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

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Located at nearest locality

Three Arch Bay • 4.1km from center

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6.4km from the beach

My Blue Haven

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Located at nearest locality

Three Arch Bay • 6.4km from center

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Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano, Autograph Hotels

6.5km from the beach

8.6 Excellent

Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano, Autograph Hotels

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Located at nearest locality

Three Arch Bay • 6.3km from center

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6.6km from the beach

Laguna Dreams

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Three Arch Bay • 6.6km from center

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6.8km from the beach

9 Excellent

LB-775 - Laguna Beach Oceanfront

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Three Arch Bay • 6.7km from center

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6.8km from the beach

8.7 Excellent

SCP Seven4One Hotel

Hotel

Laguna Niguel • 6.8km from center

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6.9km from the beach

Sleepy Hollow Villas #1 in Laguna Beach

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

Three Arch Bay • 6.8km from center

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6.9km from the beach

10 Exceptional

14 West Laguna Beach

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Three Arch Bay • 6.9km from center

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7.4km from the beach

San Juan Capistrano Vacation Rental with Patio!

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Three Arch Bay • 7.2km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 8.1 (Very good)

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1.2km 16 min walk

Thousand steps beach

8.2 Very good

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Salt Creek beach

8.1 Very good

1.9km 24 min walk

Table Rock beach

7.8 Very good

2.3km

West Street beach

7.9 Very good

2.9km

Aliso beach

8.2 Very good

2.9km

Dana Strands beach

8 Very good

3.7km

Treasure Island beach

8.1 Very good

3.8km

Dana Strands Beach

8.5 Excellent

Localities

Nearest

Three Arch Bay • 390m

Main locality of province

Sacramento • 658.7km

Transport

Airport

JNP • 18.5km

Bus Station

Albertson's Market / Westley • 3.4km

Train Station

Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo • 9.1km

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Mussel beach

Three Arch Bay, United States

Playground Main Beach Playground

Park Botanical Lawn North

Park Badlands Park

Park Seaview Trail

Park Village Green

Hiking Area Laguna Beach Cliff Hike

Hiking Area Valido Trail

Hiking Area Chapparosa Trail

Park Aliso Peak

Park Salt Corridor Regional Park

Restaurant LUA Asian Fusion Eatery

Seafood Restaurant Monarch Bay Beach Club

Coffee Shop Starbucks

Bar Ichibiri Japanese Restaurant

Italian Restaurant Stella's

Restaurant AhbA

Cafe Young’s Beach Shack

Mexican Restaurant Coyote Grill - Laguna Beach

Steak House Bourbon Steak Orange County

Grocery Store Whole Foods Market

Grocery Store Pavilions

Liquor Store Larry's Liquor & Jr. Market

Tourist Attraction Aliso Beach

Museum Ocean Institute

Church Mission Basilica San Juan Capistrano

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

Tourist Attraction Vladimir Kush - Kush Fine Art Laguna Beach

Tourist Attraction Laguna Niguel Lake

Tourist Attraction Alta Laguna Park

Tourist Attraction Laguna Art Museum

Tourist Attraction Yosemite Park

Historical Landmark Pirate Tower

About

Weather

Three Arch Bay, California,

Playground Main Beach Playground

Park Botanical Lawn North

Park Badlands Park

Park Seaview Trail

Park Village Green

Hiking Area Laguna Beach Cliff Hike

Hiking Area Valido Trail

Hiking Area Chapparosa Trail

Park Aliso Peak

Park Salt Corridor Regional Park

Restaurant LUA Asian Fusion Eatery

Seafood Restaurant Monarch Bay Beach Club

Coffee Shop Starbucks

Bar Ichibiri Japanese Restaurant

Italian Restaurant Stella's

Restaurant AhbA

Cafe Young’s Beach Shack

Mexican Restaurant Coyote Grill - Laguna Beach

Steak House Bourbon Steak Orange County

Grocery Store Whole Foods Market

Grocery Store Pavilions

Liquor Store Larry's Liquor & Jr. Market

Tourist Attraction Aliso Beach

Museum Ocean Institute

Church Mission Basilica San Juan Capistrano

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

Tourist Attraction Vladimir Kush - Kush Fine Art Laguna Beach

Tourist Attraction Laguna Niguel Lake

Tourist Attraction Alta Laguna Park

Tourist Attraction Laguna Art Museum

Tourist Attraction Yosemite Park

Historical Landmark Pirate Tower

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