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<title>O.C. Beaches</title>
<description>A guide to the Orange County coastline.</description>
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<title>Emerald Bay</title>
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        Emerald Bay sits at the southeast corner of Crystal Cove State Park. From the overlook 600 feet above Abalone Point, Emerald Point, and Emerald Bay, are dramatic coastal vistas of Dana Point, Laguna Beach, and Newport Bay.<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/1148818">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<dc:date>2007-04-05 19:15:53.939308+00:00</dc:date>
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<title>Salt Creek Beach</title>
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        Salt Creek Park Provides South County residents access to 18 acres of public beaches. The park consists of landscaped parking facility, sandy beaches, rocky promontories, and sheer cliffs. The original ravine canyon locally known as Salt Creek, makes the northerly boundary of the beach. Grading and landscaping have been completed in such a manner as to blend with the natural features, leaving the beach and cliff area basically undisturbed.<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/80192">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<dc:date>2006-05-08 16:57:48.557632+00:00</dc:date>
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<title>Sunset Beach</title>
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        Sunset Beach is an unincorporated community in north Orange County, California. Located on the Pacific Ocean, many houses reside on sand beaches, with hotels, restaurants and shops situated along Pacific Coast Highway, the primary road passing through this one mile stretch between Huntington Beach and the unincorporated town, Surfside.

Beach Location: West of Pacific Ave between Anderson St and Warner Ave, Huntington Beach CA

Parking: Limited free street parking.

Hours: 6 am to 10 pm.

Attractions: Bike paths, surfing, volleyball

Facilities: Lifeguards and rest rooms.

Contact: For beach information, contact the Orange County Harbors, Beaches, and Parks at (714) 834-2400.<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/81001">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<dc:date>2006-05-10 22:10:23.297095+00:00</dc:date>
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<title>Table Rock Beach</title>
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        This entrancing white sand cove is Laguna's best kept secret beach, hidden at the bottom of hundreds of rickety wooden steps in South Laguna at the end of Table Rock Drive. Sitting atop the rock ledge at its southern edge, you're straddling coves to your right and left - and can actually look through a natural arch into yet another perfect cove!<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/940952">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<dc:date>2007-01-30 23:46:04.148825+00:00</dc:date>
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<title>San Onofre Beach</title>
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        San Onofre Beach is a popular beach is located just south of Camp Pendleton. Beware of helicopters overhead if you're sensitive about being seen.

I-5 exit at Basilone Road
Follow Basilone to the state park (NOT the state beach)
The entrance is 0.5 miles south of the entrance to the nuclear plant.
Inside the park, follow the road 3.0 miles to the end of the parking lot. Look for either of the two signs for Beach Trail #6

Parking lot, fee charged
Fills up by 9 AM on hot days, but you may be able to get around this by paying for an overnight camping spot
Or, drive to Las Pulgas Road, park there and bicycle in

Walk down steep path #6 to the sand, then another 20 minutes to south along the shore, past the lifeguard station and past the gully

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<dc:date>2006-06-30 06:52:12.05738+00:00</dc:date>
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<title>Dana Point Harbor</title>
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        One of the more romantic spot on the coast with panoramic views of the cove abound.<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/103495">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<dc:date>2006-07-18 14:55:27.128373+00:00</dc:date>
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<title>Aliso Beach</title>
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        Aliso Beach Park features sandy beaches, rock promontories, and scenic coastal foothills. The park consists of a beach and an island area surrounded by native coastal chaparral. Aliso Creek winds its way down from the Laguna foothills and empties into the sea at this location and is popular for children to scamper around. A marine life refuge borders to the north and south with rock outcroppings marking the park boundary. 

Swimming, surfing, skin diving and fishing is also a popular pastime. A unique diamond shaped pier has been constructed to accommodate the many fishing enthusiasts. Sunbathing, tidepool exploration (look but don't touch) and sand castle building are also beach related activities. A tot lot is provided for children. A concession building at the base of the pier offers fishing gear rental and sales, food and beverages, and beach supplies. <br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/942840">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<dc:date>2007-02-02 09:55:16.901178+00:00</dc:date>
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<title>Crystal Cove State Park</title>
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        Crystal Cove State Park offers 3.5 miles of coastline in its natural state.  You can explore tidepools and sandy coves or stroll the length of the beach. The offshore waters are designated as an underwater park with excellent conditions for scuba and skin divers. The beach is popular with swimmers and surfers. Visitors can explore tidepools and sandy coves or stroll the length of the beach.<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/35771">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<dc:date>2006-02-16 19:59:09.410502+00:00</dc:date>
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<title>El Morro Beach</title>
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        This is one of those highly visible beaches and bends in the road on Pacific Coast Highway between Corona del Mar and Laguna Beach.<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/1209491">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<dc:date>2007-04-12 13:12:10.54507+00:00</dc:date>
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<title>San Clemente State Beach</title>
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San Clemente State Beach is popular with surfers on the north end of the one-mile beach. Other popular activities  are skin diving and hiking along the trails on the bluffs. The beach has a landscaped bluff top with picnic areas. Trails lead down to the beach, which is also popular for body surfing, swimming, and skin diving. <br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/83987">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<dc:date>2006-05-17 23:07:41.061583+00:00</dc:date>
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<title>Huntington State Beach</title>
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        Huntington State Beach is popular with families. During the summer months, surfing is blackballed to make it safer and more enjoyable for swimmers, bodysurfers and bodyboarders who are thrilled to have the big waves to themselves without the worry of runaway surf boards. The atmosphere is generally laid back.

A nature preserve is located at the southern end of the beach. This is where the California Least Tern, a rare and endangered species of bird, makes its nesting grounds. Although a fence separates the sanctuary from the beach, you can still sneak a peak at these rare birds during the nesting season.<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/941954">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<dc:date>2007-02-01 13:45:26.923384+00:00</dc:date>
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<title>Thousand Steps Beach</title>
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        A pristine beach with the infamous stairway. There are actually only about 230 steps I'm told. Regardless, you don't want to forget anything in the car.


<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/898672">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<dc:date>2007-01-12 00:13:47.94274+00:00</dc:date>
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<title>Surfside Beach</title>
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        Between the cities of Seal Beach and Sunset Beach is the tiny, little community of Surfside. A scenic stretch of coastline on the Pacific Ocean features a post office and 400 to 500 houses. Most hardly know it exists because this little piece of paradise is guard gated.  There are no stores, restaurants and scarce visitor parking. It's also very popular and very crowded surfer beach. One of the most popular surfing locations in Orange County.<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/941327">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<dc:date>2007-01-31 23:43:47.639117+00:00</dc:date>
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<title>Seal Beach</title>
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        Seal Beach is a quaint seaside community on the northern most border of Orange County. Located at the mouth of Alamitos Bay, it provides access for boats and yachts entering the Pacific Ocean from Huntington Harbor. Old Town Seal Beach features shady, tree-lined Main Street, a beautiful beach and pier.<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/941349">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<dc:date>2007-02-01 00:13:37.69828+00:00</dc:date>
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<title>Santa Ana River Jetties</title>
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        This beach sits and the end of the Santa Ana River, a tributary that runs through most of Orange County over 30 miles inland. 
<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/941373">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<dc:date>2007-02-01 00:24:31.818549+00:00</dc:date>
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<title>San Clemente City Beach</title>
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        San Clemente City Beach is a two-mile stretch of sand at the base of the sea cliffs. Amtrak trains run along the base of the cliffs that line the beach.<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/941453">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<dc:date>2007-02-01 00:43:56.52153+00:00</dc:date>
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<title>Newport Beach</title>
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        A premier oceanside retreat with Newport Harbor and Newport Bay. Add quaint Balboa Island with its ferry and nonstop yachts, superb golfing, world-class shopping and uniquely California sophistication.
<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/941886">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<dc:date>2007-02-01 13:10:58.45526+00:00</dc:date>
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<title>Laguna Beach</title>
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        Laguna Beach, with its 30 public beaches, 6 miles of coastline, and hidden coves, is the quintessential classic southern California beach town. It also features multiple art galleries and is host to many art events. The Beach is across the street from downtown Laguna Beach. Swimming and volleyball are popular activities. This beach is probably most famous for the wooden boardwalk, a favorite among Orange County romantics. 
<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/941911">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<dc:date>2007-02-01 13:23:57.978946+00:00</dc:date>
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<title>Huntington Cliffs</title>
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        Huntington Cliffs is a couple miles north of the famous pier and downtown area. Locals walked their dogs nearby and surfers find that it's mellow except during winter swells. I used to live a block from here and like to walk out for a breather.<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/942423">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<dc:date>2007-02-02 09:42:21.726132+00:00</dc:date>
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<title>Corona Del Mar</title>
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        Corona del Mar offers beautiful sand beach and coves that look like they come right out of a movie set. On the hills above the beaches stand houses and windy roads and a look out point to enjoy spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean and bay. It ranges along a bluff at the south end of Newport Beach and includes some of the city's most prestigious residential areas. Streets of Corona del Mar are named after flowers, and run in alphabetical order from Acacia to Poppy, each lined with a different variety of trees. Beautiful flower gardens on each street display the flower from which the street is named.<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/942479">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<dc:date>2007-02-02 00:18:32.409103+00:00</dc:date>
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<title>Bolsa Chica State Beach</title>
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        Bolsa Chica State Beach is just across from the beautifully preserved Bolsa Chica Wetlands. The beach is a nice family spot, even offering overnight camping. Fire rings are spaced all along the beach, and there are concession stands and recreational equipment rentals available. The sand beach itself is quite wide and clean, and the waves are not huge but suffice for a little body boarding.<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/942836">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<dc:date>2007-02-02 09:44:57.729668+00:00</dc:date>
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<title>China Cove Beach</title>
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        This little beach is located between many beautiful homes, hilltops, coves, rocky points and roads. You can get to it by walking down a set of steps on Ocean Blvd, at Fernleaf St. The bottom of the bluff is filled with beautiful houses that have limited parking, red curbs and the gem you seek, the little China Cove Beach.<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/1123986">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<dc:date>2007-03-29 14:19:54.967362+00:00</dc:date>
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<title>Huntington City Beach</title>
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        Huntington Beach is Surf City, USA. With 8.2 miles of spacious sandy beaches, surfers and landlubbers alike are guaranteed a unique experience. A continuous path links beaches and attracts bikers, skaters, joggers, and walkers.<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/941982">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<dc:date>2007-02-01 13:57:55.866333+00:00</dc:date>
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<title>Doheny State Beach</title>
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        Doheny State Beach is the County's "Best Camping Site". It truly is one of the favorite beaches for barbeques and family picnics. It's beautiful grass lawns, tables and grills, volleyball courts and clean sand beach are all close to the parking lot so you don't have far to walk. The beach has a five acre lawn with private picnic facilities rentals plus a sand beach and plenty of restrooms, volleyball courts, food concessions, showers, etc. It is located off Dana Point Harbor Drive, charges a parking fee, and has 121 tent sites for RV parking and tents.<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/942434">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<dc:date>2007-02-01 23:56:35.451866+00:00</dc:date>
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<title>Bayside Drive County Beach</title>
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        Access point at Harbor Patrol office.<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/1132605">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<dc:date>2007-03-30 16:32:41.863491+00:00</dc:date>
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<title>Pirate's Cove</title>
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        A set of steps from Ocean Blvd. lead to a small shaded, picnic area with grassy lawns, barbecue grills, picnic tables located next to the sandstone rocks you can climb to get to Pirate's Cove, just around the bend.

Undulating sandstone cliffs that front the bay and a few small caves provide easy rock climbing for young and old.  You can easily access the rocks from an overlook and climb down them to the cove, but be cautious. There are several drop-offs that could be dangerous for small children or those who lack steady footing. Down in the coves, people love to look at the walls of the rocks, play in the shallow beaches where the tide washes in, the coves are often frequented by kayakers taking a break in their bay sports activities.<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/1143951">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<dc:date>2007-04-04 15:12:00.072335+00:00</dc:date>
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