Crystal Cove

Scotchmans Cove Park beach

Good for Relax
7.7
 / 10 Very good
#118 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

Crystal Cove, California,

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Beach overall scores

Water
Excellent
8.5/10
Cover
Pleasant
6.2/10
Cleanliness
Frustrating
4/10
Amenities
Poor
2.7/10
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"The beach is amazing, and it's typically not too crowded. You can easily walk to Shake Shack from there. The beach is flat and there are convenient stairs that lead up to the cliff. Restrooms can be found in the parking lot."
Ethan Li
"The beach is truly stunning, with a serene and uncrowded atmosphere. However, it is not advisable for swimming."
Rahul Shah
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Booking.com
"The beach is amazing, and it's typically not too crowded. You can easily walk to Shake Shack from there. The beach is flat and there are convenient stairs that lead up to the cliff. Restrooms can be found in the parking lot."
Ethan Li
"The beach is truly stunning, with a serene and uncrowded atmosphere. However, it is not advisable for swimming."
Rahul Shah
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Beach surroundings

Restaurants

  • Mastro's Ocean Club 3 min walk
  • Bear Flag Fish Compa... 6 min walk
  • Starbucks 6 min walk
  • zpizza 7 min walk

Attractions

  • Laguna Art Museum 4.7km
  • Festival of Arts and... 5km
  • Coastal Peak Park 5km

Transport

  • JNP 6.1km
  • Laguna Beach Transit 5km
  • Laguna Niguel/Missio... 14.6km

Localities

  • Crystal Cove 1.4km
  • Sacramento 646.8km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Scotchmans Cove Park beach?

The coastline of Scotchmans Cove Park beach is covered with golden sand. It's relatively clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Scotchmans Cove Park beach?

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

Is the Scotchmans Cove Park beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The area has the high prevalence of sharks so all swimmers should be very careful.

The waves in the Scotchmans Cove Park beach are usually strong.

There are few boats in the bay.

Is the Scotchmans Cove Park 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 sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Scotchmans Cove Park 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 Scotchmans Cove Park beach?

The bar is located right on the Scotchmans Cove Park beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Mastro's Ocean Club is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Scotchmans Cove Park beach?

There are 351 places to stay in the Scotchmans Cove Park beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Scotchmans Cove Park beach include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Scotchmans Cove Park beach from parking?

The Scotchmans Cove Park beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Scotchmans Cove Park beach?

There are 3 attractions near Scotchmans Cove Park beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Laguna Art Museum located in 4.7 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Scotchmans Cove Park beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Scotchmans Cove Park 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?

Scotchmans Cove Park 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.Scotchmans Cove Park 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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