Little Corona Beach
Little Corona Beach
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Lena K
Fullerton, CA442 contributions
Apr 2022 • Family
After looking up the local Low Tide time, we headed for Little Corona Beach to check out the tide pools. Free street parking, steep ramp to walk down to the beach (going back up the ramp is much slower going!)
My granddaughter was thrilled to see if there were any sea creatures in the rocks: she only found sea anemones.
My granddaughter was thrilled to see if there were any sea creatures in the rocks: she only found sea anemones.
Written 15 April 2022
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Perkadventures
Banning, CA15,301 contributions
Feb 2021
What a walk to the beach, great views from above but walk down hill and then back after a day at the beach.
Bathrooms at the bottom for beach use. May be lifeguard there, life guard station.
Nice beach a there are trail signs going donw.
Bathrooms at the bottom for beach use. May be lifeguard there, life guard station.
Nice beach a there are trail signs going donw.
Written 4 February 2021
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The Adventure Buddies
Manhattan Beach, CA645 contributions
Jul 2020 • Family
The Adventure Buddies goes to Little Corona Beach to explore the tide pools, arch, and scope out dolphins and sea lions! We had a great time seeing all of the above, taking fun pictures. We were there early in the morning so we had most of it to ourselves which was nice because we heard parking can be tough. Such a nice secluded place to hang out. We loved it!
Written 15 July 2020
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elangreck
Hartford, WI4 contributions
Feb 2020
Great spot, not super busy. Enjoyed tide pooling- lots of life there. Beautiful rock formations/ views. Wandered along the coast and watched the sunset.
Written 11 March 2020
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Marion Coddington
Newport Beach, CA40 contributions
Aug 2019
We have been to Little Corona Beach several times over the years. In my youth, I used to walk to it from Balboa Island. Movies have been made there. Churches Baptize people there. It is a great place to swim, watch boats go by, and view beautiful homes.
Written 9 March 2020
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RitaAdvisor
San Diego, CA122 contributions
Jan 2020
A friend took me here. It was really a nice beach, like in a cove. You do have to pay for parking. But it is clean, was quiet when I was there. and will go back again.
Written 3 February 2020
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Dana Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA1,300 contributions
Dec 2019
A lovely place where one can view the harbor entrance and more. Packed in the summer with thousands, quiet in Winter.
Written 29 December 2019
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James Weaver
Irvine, CA2,171 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
Standing on the cliff top, looking out to sea, Little Corona is to the left or South, you cannot see the jetty from that beach. It is called Little, because it is much smaller than Big Corona, or the State Beach. On the other side or right, if looking out to sea, is Pirate’s Cove of Gilligan’s Island fame. As the Minnow sets sail down the channel and out to sea, the jetty is in the top of the scene, the bottom is Pirate’s Cove. That being said, Little Corona has only street parking in the residential neighborhood. Making it more difficult to visit, and more exclusive, as it goes towards Crystal Cove State Beach. Waves are rideable, I used to body surf in my earlier years. And without a drivable street down, the walk discourages some. Nice to have fewer bodies to share the sand with.
Written 29 June 2019
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Elaine8675309
Rome, Italy90 contributions
May 2019 • Family
I love this beach. Small but amazing and perfect for sunsets. Great restaurants near by and so charming
Written 9 May 2019
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eadblu
Brighton, MI31 contributions
Feb 2019
Visiting here every time when in California winter or summer. Great walking beach and hours of fun for the grandkids. Tide pools are a never-ending adventure for kids and adults alike. Not to easy to get to for handicapped and people with walking problems.
Written 22 February 2019
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terriw822018
1 contribution
Planning a trip to the area in May and am considering this beach for a day. If we take an Uber there, are there restaurants and hopefully a boat tour place in walking distance?
998sunshine
Newport Beach, CA63 contributions
The closest restaurant near the beach is called Side Door. It is 1/3 Mile away.. is that too far? There are others just a couple of blocks further. What you could do is have your driver takes you to the/a restaurant first? That could cut your walking distance by 50%.....Assuming after you left the restaurant, you went back to the beach. I would not walk back to the beach. Instead, consider a little shopping with your lunch. Excuse? You could be saving on sunblock. Even the shops around PCH are rather nice in this area. So, if a shopper, consider a restaurant + shopping, after beaching it up. Just a (good) thought.
jjst90
Bakersfield, CA
Are there bathrooms with showers?
Zachariah P
Amsterdam, The Netherlands83 contributions
Yes. There are bathrooms.
judyschmidt56
Portland, OR
Dog friendly?
ericucho n
Riverside, CA1,565 contributions
I Beliw e are allowed between 6:00 am to 9:00am and after 4:00 pm. On leash only.
If you want take your dog to the beach to enjoy take it to Huntington Beach / dog beach 100 Goldenweist. hungtinron beach. Your dog can freely enjoy the beach.
judyschmidt56
Portland, OR
Is it dog friendly
vanekdds
Costa Mesa, CA14 contributions
No, but Newport Beach is in the morning & afternoon hours & there is an off leash zone at the north end (river mouth)
Sarah I
70 contributions
I am trying to have a small beach vows renewal wedding here! could you give me some info with who did your ceremony there? any help will be greatly appreciated.
vgomez13
Springfield, MO10 contributions
We used "you may kiss the bride". Greg was the officiant. He was awesome. His daughter came along and took photos for us for an extra 50. Very inexpensive. I planned this all over the phone and it was perfect!! We went to the rocky area at little corona not many people and very beautiful. Pics on the rocks and in the water. We did ours about an hour before sunset.
Takemetothebeach
Addison, TX2 contributions
Is there a restaurant or shopping nearby?
awilk7
Utah100 contributions
Not within a short walking distance, as this beach is surrounded by residential neighborhood. Newport Center is about a 10 minute drive by automobile.
The larger Corona del Mar State Beach does have at least one restaurant: the Tackle Box is located between the beach and the parking lot.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Little Corona Beach
- Hotels near Little Corona Beach:
- (0.51 km) Beach Retreat - Newport Beach/CDM
- (0.51 km) Enjoy Ocean View from Large Private Patio, A/C & Garage
- (0.51 km) The Lighthouse -Newport Beach
- (0.51 km) Beachfront - on the Beach in Corona Del Mar
- (0.51 km) The Wedge in CDM
- Restaurants near Little Corona Beach:
- (0.42 km) Five Crowns
- (0.47 km) Rose Bakery Cafe
- (0.40 km) Side Door
- (0.48 km) El Cholo
- (0.43 km) Chronic Taco