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Baby Beach (34451 Ensenada Pl)
4.7★ · 522 Google ratings · Dana Point, California
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Picnic tables✓ Good for kids✓ Free
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 160 ft away · free · fills up
Walk
70 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 100 ft away
Cost
Free
Water
75°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
5 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
175 yd of shoreline
Sand
100 ft from the water to the back
Water quality
Mixed · 7% of 338 over the limit · 2025
Crowds
Quietest Tue 8am
Map of Baby Beach (34451 Ensenada Pl)
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Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 61 visitors · 2021–2026
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 35 visitors · 2021–2026
Bring grilling supplies and picnic gear
The beach has free barbecue facilities, picnic tables, grass areas, and showers, making it ideal for full-day gatherings.
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 4 visitors · 2021–2026
Arrive by 7:30am for parking
Regulars report that after this time, finding a space becomes difficult, though people do leave throughout the morning.
Check water conditions before visiting
A few reviewers reported murky water, gasoline slicks, and sewage smell, though one noted these issues cleared by noon.
Go on weekdays when possible
Reviewers consistently note the beach gets extremely crowded on weekends and holidays, making parking and space scarce.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
67°F · clear
Water
75°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
3.1 ft · 11 s apart
Wind
2 mph from the SSE
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
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| 15:06 | High tide | ↑ |
| 23:32 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 5:32 AM.
Crowds
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📍 34451 Ensenada Pl, Dana Point, CA 92629
🅿 Parking 160 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 70 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 100 ft away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Baby Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 160 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Baby Beach?
The listed location sits on the shoreline itself, so there is no walk to speak of once you are out of the car.
Does Baby Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 100 ft from the listing.
When is Baby Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Tue 8am and the busiest at Sat 3pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
