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Pirate's Cove Beach
4.7★ · 316 Google ratings · Corona Del Mar, California
✓ Parking✓ Restrooms✓ Showers✓ Picnic tables✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 230 ft away · paid · fills up
Walk
275 yd · 3 min
Restrooms
Yes · 125 yd away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
75°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
5 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
0.5 miles of shoreline
Water quality
Good · 2% of 53 over the limit · 2025
Crowds
Quietest Tue 8am
Map of Pirate's Cove Beach
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1Parking230 ft from the listing2Restrooms125 yd from the listing3Showers125 yd from the listing4Drinking water230 ft from the listing5Picnic tables and bbq grill130 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 17 visitors · 2014–2026
Arrive before 8am in summer
The small cove fills to capacity on hot days, with parking lots full and crowds limiting beach access.
Wear sturdy shoes for access
Reaching the beach requires climbing uneven rock formations and descending steep stairs, with slippery sand-covered surfaces.
Expect cleanliness issues
Recent visitors report trash in sand and water including plastic, cigarette butts, and other debris.
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
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
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| 15:20 | High tide | ↑ |
| 23:47 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 5:33 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 Corona Del Mar, CA 92625
🅿 Parking 230 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 275 yd away, about 3 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 125 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Pirate's Cove Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 230 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Pirate's Cove Beach?
275 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 Pirate's Cove Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 125 yd from the listing.
When is Pirate's Cove 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.
