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China Cove
4.7★ · 31 Google ratings · Newport Beach, California
✓ Parking✓ Restrooms✓ Showers✓ Picnic tables✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
Parking garage · 270 ft away
Walk
450 yd · 5 min
Restrooms
Yes · 400 yd away
Water
75°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
5 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
2.9 miles of shoreline
Sand
150 yd from the water to the back
Water quality
Good · 4% of 49 over the limit · 2025
Map of China Cove
1
1Showers400 yd from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Visit on weekdays for calm crowds
The beach stays quiet and peaceful during the week with minimal crowds compared to neighboring beaches.
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2017–2026
Arrive early on weekends for parking
Parking can be difficult on busy days, though street parking above the beach is available as an alternative.
Watch for stingrays near the shore
At least one incident of a child being injured by a stingray was reported, so exercise caution wading.
Dogs must be on-leash at all times
Park patrol actively enforces leash laws and will issue tickets for unleashed dogs.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
68°F · clear
Water
75°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
3.0 ft · 10 s apart
Wind
4 mph from the W
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 15:20 | High tide | ↑ |
| 23:47 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 5:40 AM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 Newport Beach, CA 92625
🅿 Parking 270 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 450 yd away, about 5 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 400 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at China Cove?
The nearest mapped parking area is 270 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at China Cove?
450 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 5 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does China Cove have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 400 yd from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
