MEET US
AT THE COAST.
Surf breaks. Hidden coves. Long piers. Tide pools. Harbors. Beach towns. Ocean trails. Whale watching. This is Orange County with the Pacific in the background.
THE PACIFIC
CHANGES EVERYTHING.
Orange County's coast isn't one beach repeated over and over. Huntington brings surf culture. Newport brings harbor life. Laguna gives you coves and cliffs. Dana Point opens the door to the ocean, and San Clemente slows everything down. Pick a stretch and go.
FIND YOUR
STRETCH OF SAND.
From wide-open surf beaches to tucked-away coves, the Orange County coastline changes every few miles.
HUNTINGTON
BEACH
Miles of sand, the iconic pier and a surf culture that earned Huntington its Surf City USA identity.
NEWPORT
BEACH
Beach days, harbor life, Balboa and one of Orange County's most recognizable coastal cities.
LAGUNA
BEACH
Rocky coves, dramatic coastline, pocket beaches and some of OC's best coastal scenery.
DANA
POINT
A working harbor, coastal overlooks and one of OC's best jumping-off points for ocean adventures.
SAN
CLEMENTE
Surf culture, beach trails and laid-back coastal energy at the southern edge of Orange County.
CRYSTAL
COVE
Protected coastline, hiking trails, tide pools and historic cottages between Newport and Laguna.
SURF
RUNS DEEP.
Surfing isn't a side attraction here. It's woven into the history, businesses, athletes and identity of coastal Orange County.
HUNTINGTON
PIER
Stand above the lineup and watch surfers from one of America's most recognizable surf destinations.
SURFING
HERITAGE
Explore the boards, people and stories behind Southern California's global surf influence.
WATCH
THE PROS
From Huntington competitions to world-class breaks farther south, OC gets a front-row seat.
DOHENY
A historic South Orange County surf spot with a mellow break and deep California surf roots.
TRESTLES
One of Southern California's defining surf zones and a cornerstone of San Clemente surf culture.
THE
WEDGE
When conditions line up, Newport's famous shorebreak becomes one of the most dramatic shows on the coast.
SALT WATER.
GOOD IDEA.
Paddle out. Walk the pier. Find a cove. Take the ferry. Watch the sunset. Sometimes the best Orange County plan is simply heading west until you hit the Pacific.
COVES. CLIFFS.
TIDE POOLS.
The best coastal days aren't always about laying on the sand. Sometimes you need to explore the edges.
PELICAN
POINT
Explore the rocky shoreline and protected coastal scenery around Crystal Cove.
HEISLER
PARK
Walk above the coastline with ocean overlooks, green space and easy beach access.
VICTORIA
BEACH
A tucked-away Laguna shoreline known for dramatic coastal scenery and a more intimate beach feel.
SHAW'S
COVE
A smaller Laguna cove showing just how quickly the coastline changes beyond Main Beach.
DOHENY
STATE BEACH
A classic South OC beach day with surfing, sand and easy access to Dana Point.
BEACH
TRAIL
Follow the coastline on foot with beaches, surf breaks and the pier along the way.
HARBOR
LIFE.
Boats, ferries, paddleboards, whale watching and waterfront walks give you another way to experience the Orange County coast.
NEWPORT
HARBOR
Islands, yachts, waterfront neighborhoods and one of the defining pieces of Newport Beach life.
BALBOA ISLAND
FERRY
Take the short ride across Newport Harbor between Balboa Island and the peninsula.
DANA POINT
HARBOR
Walk the harbor, grab something to eat or head onto the Pacific for an ocean adventure.
WHALE
WATCHING
Head offshore and look for whales, dolphins and marine life along the Southern California coast.
BALBOA
ISLAND
Walk the island, explore Marine Avenue and take in Newport Harbor from the waterfront path.
OCEAN
INSTITUTE
Explore marine science and maritime history right beside Dana Point Harbor.
THE PIER
LIST.
Three coastal landmarks. Three completely different beach towns. One very easy Orange County ritual.
HUNTINGTON
BEACH PIER
Walk above the Pacific, watch the lineup below and stay for sunset.
BALBOA
PIER
A classic Newport walk surrounded by sand, the peninsula and Balboa's waterfront energy.
SAN CLEMENTE
PIER
One of South OC's defining landmarks with beach, surf and coastal trails stretching in both directions.
NO SHOES.
NO PROBLEM.
The coast isn't something Orange County saves for vacation. It's morning walks, after-work sunsets, surf checks, ferry rides, beach lunches and taking the long way home because PCH looked better.
STAY FOR
SUNSET.
No reservation required. Just pick a spot facing west.
HEISLER
PARK
Ocean overlooks and cliffside paths make Heisler an easy golden-hour choice.
INSPIRATION
POINT
An elevated coastal viewpoint overlooking the Pacific and Corona del Mar shoreline.
PIER
SUNSET
Walk the pier as the sun drops behind the Pacific and the beach slows down for the evening.
DRIVE
THE COAST.
No complicated itinerary required. Start north and work your way south—or reverse it. Stop when something looks good. That's basically the point.
BEACH
BEACH
BEACH
COVE
BEACH
POINT
CLEMENTE
SUNSET
SEE YOU BY
THE WATER.
Surf it. Walk it. Paddle it. Watch it. Or just find somewhere to sit and listen to it. The Pacific is part of what makes Orange County, Orange County.