Outdoors
Beaches near Santa Ana
30 named beaches within 37 miles, nearest first, with a map and directions.
Beaches within 37 mi
30
Closest
8.5 mi
North Star Beach
Within 10 miles
4
Worth the drive
Map
Map of 30 places loads as you scroll.
All beaches, nearest first
- 8.5miNorth Star Beachsand
- 9miNewport Dunes
- 9.6miHuntington State Beachsand
- 9.8miHuntington City Beachsand
- 10.1miNewport Beach
- 10.2miChina Cove Beach
- 10.5miCorona del Mar State Beach
- 10.7miLittle Corona Del Mar Beachsand
- 11miBolsa Chica State Beachsand
- 11.4miBalboa Beachsand
- 11.9miSunset Beachsand
- 12.4miSurfside Beach
- 13.8miSeal Beachsand
- 14.3miCresent Bay Beach
- 14.5miMother's Beachsand
- 14.7miBird Rock Beach
- 14.7miPicnic Beach
- 14.9miMain Beachsand
- 17.3miTreasure Island Beach
- 22.5miDoheny State Beach
- 24miCabrillo Beachsand
- 25.7miWhite Point Beach
- 26.9miT-Street
- 28.1miSan Clemente State Beach
- 29.4miUpper Beachsand
- 30.4miTorrance County Beach
- 30.5miRAT Beachpebblestone
- 30.5miSan Onofre State Beach
- 33.7miEl Porto Beach
- 35.5miDockweiler State Beachsand
Straight-line distance from the center of Santa Ana; driving and trail distances are longer.
Before you go
Rip currents are the leading surf hazard. If caught, swim parallel to shore until you are out of the current.
Bacteria levels rise after storms; many counties post advisories for 72 hours after rain.
Dogs, alcohol, fires and parking rules differ from beach to beach. Check the posted signs or the park’s website.
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Questions
What is the closest beach to Santa Ana?
North Star Beach, about 8.5 miles from the center of Santa Ana.
How many beaches are near Santa Ana?
30 named beaches are within 37 miles, 4 of them within 10 miles.
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