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Mother's Beach, Dana Point, CA
4.6★ · 31 Google ratings · Dana Point, California
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Picnic tables✓ Good for kids✓ Free
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 170 ft away · free
Walk
40 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
Good · all 91 samples clean · 2025
Map of Mother's Beach, Dana Point, CA
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1Parking170 ft from the listing2Restrooms100 ft from the listing
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 6 visitors · 2016–2026
Free parking and full amenities
Restrooms, showers, and water fountains are nearby, with no parking fees.
Good for kayaking and paddleboarding
A protected harbor with a two-mile loop and nearby wildlife; plan for morning launches before wind increases.
Visit at sunset for best conditions
Sunset offers calm water, fresh air, and fewer crowds than midday hours.
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2016–2026
Arrive before 10am for parking
The lot fills quickly once beach-goers arrive, with notably fewer visitors in early morning hours.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 15:06 | High tide | ↑ |
| 23:32 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 5:40 AM.
Practical
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📍 34401-, 34445 Ensenada Pl, Dana Point, CA 92629
🅿 Parking 170 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 40 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 100 ft away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Mother's Beach, Dana Point, CA?
The nearest mapped parking area is 170 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Mother's Beach, Dana Point, CA?
40 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Mother's Beach, Dana Point, CA have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 100 ft from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
