Baby Beach (Dana Point, California)

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There are no waves at this beach due to the protective jetty that guards the harbor. Baby beach has a marked swim area that is marked by a buoy line. This swim area will change in size depending on the tides. It is very important to stay within the swim area at all times. This area is designed to protect swimmers from boat traffic, and to mark a dangerous drop-off.

Baby Beach is an extremely popular area for families to recreate. It is widely used by families with young children and kids just learning to swim.

NOTE: Storm drains are not connected to the sanitary sewer system and convey rainwater to the ocean during storm events. During dry weather periods the storm drains contain urban runoff from excessive landscape irrigation, the hosing off of driveways, car-washing, etc. Elevated bacterial concentrations at Baby Beach may result from the urban runoff from storm drains that discharge near the beach. Plugs are installed during the dry summer months in the storm drains to prevent the runoff from reaching Baby Beach. The plugs are removed during the winter season and the rainwater drains flow into Dana Point Harbor.