Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Corona del Mar State Beach adventure.
Swim, surf, or catch grunion fish at this sandy Orange County beach.
Spread out over roughly 30 acres in the Orange County community of Newport Beach, Corona del Mar State Beach is a popular spot for swimming, surfing, diving, and sunbathing, particularly in the summer months. It features a half-mile of sandy shores and views out over the sea, plus easy access to nearby Inspiration Point, a popular spot for watching the sunset. Although a day-use beach with no overnight camping, Corona del Mar is also a popular spot to catch grunion fish, which come on to the beaches to spawn during high tide in what Southern Californians know as a "grunion run."
Corona del Mar is a year-round destination, with warm summers ideal for swimming and cooler—but rarely cold—winters that tend to get a touch of rain. The warmest period of the year is from July through early October, and September is a particularly ideal time to avoid big summer crowds. Grunion runs take place in March and from June to September during three to four nights around the new and full moons.