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Crystal Cove State Park: Reef Point Entrance
4.3★ · 12 Google ratings · Newport Beach, California
✓ Parking✓ Restrooms
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 120 ft away · paid
Walk
225 yd · 3 min
Restrooms
Yes · 125 yd away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
75°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
5 ft range today
Sand
225 yd from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Mon 5pm
Map of Crystal Cove State Park: Reef Point Entrance
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Guide
Good to know
Go at low tide
The beach expands significantly at low tide, offering more sand and exploration space.
Plan for parking fees
Day parking costs $15 to $20 depending on entry point and vehicle type.
Wear sturdy shoes for entry
The stairway down has high concrete steps that can be steep and difficult for carts or those with mobility issues.
Bring water and supplies
Reviewers found no coffee shop or consistent amenities beyond basic restrooms and a rinse station.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
67°F · clear
Water
75°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
3.1 ft · 10 s apart
Wind
4 mph from the WNW
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
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| 15:20 | High tide | ↑ |
| 23:47 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 5:42 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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📍 8504 Pacific Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 92657
🅿 Parking 120 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 225 yd away, about 3 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 125 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Crystal Cove State Park: Reef Point Entrance?
The nearest mapped parking area is 120 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Crystal Cove State Park: Reef Point Entrance?
225 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 3 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Crystal Cove State Park: Reef Point Entrance have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 125 yd from the listing.
When is Crystal Cove State Park: Reef Point Entrance least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Mon 5pm and the busiest at Sat 6pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
