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Santa Ana River County Beach River Jetties
4.9★ · 54 Google ratings · Newport Beach, California
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Showers✓ Picnic tables✓ Free
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 125 yd away · free
Walk
290 ft · 1 min
Restrooms
Yes · 375 yd away
Cost
Free
Water
75°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
3 ft range today
Sand
200 yd from the water to the back
Water quality
Mixed · 7% of 97 over the limit · 2025
Map of Santa Ana River County Beach River Jetties
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1Parking125 yd from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Excellent for sunset watching
The beach is a popular spot for sunset viewing with nearby restaurants within walking distance.
Good waves for beginner surfers
The gentle waves make it suitable for learning to surf, though experienced surfers also frequent the break.
Visit in January or early morning
The beach stays relatively empty during winter months and before 10am, offering space and tranquility.
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2017–2026
Plan for limited parking
Free street parking is available but fills up, with paid lots as backup options on busy days.
Bring your own restroom supplies
No restrooms are available on the beach, so plan accordingly before arrival.
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 W
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 00:02 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 06:47 | High tide | ↑ |
| 09:04 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 15:44 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 5:39 AM.
Practical
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📍 Newport Beach, CA 92663
🅿 Parking 125 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 290 ft away, about 1 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 375 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Santa Ana River County Beach River Jetties?
The nearest mapped parking area is 125 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Santa Ana River County Beach River Jetties?
290 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 1 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Santa Ana River County Beach River Jetties have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 375 yd from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
