Three Arch Bay

Thousand steps beach

Good for Relax
8.2
 / 10 Very good
#19 out of 385
in California

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+20 oC +17 oC
Air temperature
3.5 M/S
Wind
+17 oC
Water temperature
1.1 M
Wave height

South Laguna, California,

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Beach overall scores

Water
Exceptional
9.5/10
Cover
Pleasant
6.2/10
Cleanliness
Good
6.5/10
Amenities
Poor
3.3/10
Booking.com
"After finally mustering up the courage to do so, I can confidently say that the challenge was well worth it! The beach is absolutely stunning and boasts an incredible cave that can only be explored during low tide. The cave can be found on the left-hand side of the beach's southern end. The descent down to the cave was quite easy, but climbing back up definitely revealed my ..."
Jazlyn Reems
"Visiting 1000 Steps Beach is always a delightful experience, and the physical exertion required to ascend the steps is quite intense. Although the name is a bit misleading, the climb feels like a thousand steps. It's advisable not to carry any heavy objects down to the beach since you will have to carry them back up. We visited the beach during sunset, and the view was breat..."
Lorenzo Rossi
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"After finally mustering up the courage to do so, I can confidently say that the challenge was well worth it! The beach is absolutely stunning and boasts an incredible cave that can only be explored during low tide. The cave can be found on the left-hand side of the beach's southern end. The descent down to the cave was quite easy, but climbing back up definitely revealed my ..."
Jazlyn Reems
"Visiting 1000 Steps Beach is always a delightful experience, and the physical exertion required to ascend the steps is quite intense. Although the name is a bit misleading, the climb feels like a thousand steps. It's advisable not to carry any heavy objects down to the beach since you will have to carry them back up. We visited the beach during sunset, and the view was breat..."
Lorenzo Rossi
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Beach surroundings

Restaurants

  • AhbA 8 min walk
  • Lost Pier Cafe 21 min walk
  • LUA Asian Fusion Eat... 27 min walk
  • Ichibiri Japanese Re... 28 min walk

Attractions

  • Aliso Beach 20 min walk

Transport

  • JNP 17.4km
  • Albertson's Market /... 29 min walk
  • Laguna Niguel/Missio... 8.7km

Localities

  • South Laguna 420m
  • Sacramento 657.5km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Thousand steps beach?

The Thousand steps beach is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.

What are the key activities at Thousand steps beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Thousand steps beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

The Thousand steps beach is also suitable for the following water activities:

  • Surfing

Activities available on the ground:

  • Beach volleyball

Is the Thousand steps beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The area has the high prevalence of sharks so all swimmers should be very careful. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.

The waves in the Thousand steps beach are usually strong.

Is the Thousand steps beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Thousand steps beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

The following features add extra points:

  • Mountains/hills in the vicinity

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Thousand steps beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Thousand steps beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.AhbA is the closest place located 600 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Thousand steps beach?

There are 136 places to stay in the Thousand steps beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Thousand steps beach include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Thousand steps beach from parking?

The Thousand steps beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters.

Are there any attractions nearby Thousand steps beach?

There are 1 attractions near Thousand steps beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Aliso Beach located in 1.6 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Thousand steps beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Thousand steps beach is August. Its average value reaches 25°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 22°C. The coldest month is February with air temperature 16°C and water 15°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Thousand steps beach (California) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Thousand steps beach (California) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.

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