Located in the Los Angeles metropolitan area in California, Orange County is one of Southern California's best treasures.
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Forty-two miles of beaches offer pristine stretches of sand, tide pools teeming with marine life, ecological preserves, secluded coves, picturesque pleasure-boat harbors, and legendary surf breaks.
Famous in Hollywood, Orange County is home to many celebrities. It’s a famous surfing spot and has an astonishing coastline.
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Here’s a list of 10 of our most favourite beaches to ease your trip at the Orange County.
Seal Beach
Named after the seals that once frequented its coastline, Seal Beach has wide, sandy expanses and several great surf spots. You can also enjoy kitesurfing, windsurfing and build sandcastles at this beach.
The local waves make Huntington Beach a hub of surf activity in Orange County.
Huntington Beach
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This beach is popular for surfwear shops and local wave-rider hangouts also best for suntanned surfers in search of that perfect wave.
Newport Beach
One of the cleanest in the country, this big, bustling beach was recently named Orange County's Best Beach. It has a variety of recreational activities like kayaking, golf courses, etc.
Laguna Beach
This is known as the destination of choice for the artistically inclined. With hillside mansions, trendy shopping areas and a rugged coastline of cliffs leading to secluded sandy beaches, it's a great place to discover hidden gems.
Best spot to go skimboarding, this sandy beach has easy waves, fine tidepooling along its rocky promontories, fire pits, picnic tables, playground equipment and ample parking.
Aliso Beach
Crystal Cove State Park
This beach has an easy access to tidepooling, snorkeling, and hiking into the hills of El Moro Canyon. Gorgeous coves set against coastal bluffs make a wonderful rustic retreat.
Salt Creek Beach
This beautiful fine-sand beach is family friendly and rarely crowded; offers great surfing and sunbathing; and has easy parking, concessions, lifeguards, and views of Catalina Island.
1000 Steps Beach
Descend 230 steep steps to reach this secluded gem of a beach, a locals' favorite for surfing, bodysurfing, and volleyball.
This laid-back swimming beach runs from Balboa Pier to the infamous Wedge, an intense shore break that draws intrepid bodysurfers. The beach is open daily from 6:00 am- 10:00 pm.
Balboa Beach
San Clemente
Popular for its annual sand castle contest, this beach is perfect to enjoy the leisurely pace, pristine beaches, friendly sidewalk cafés. You can also shop for custom jewelry, designer perfumes and unique gifts here.
What’s the wait for?? Get your daily dose of Vitamin Sea, from these beautiful beaches in Orange County.