Beach Access Boat Launching Facilities Boating Restrooms: Restrooms at marina Showers: Showers at marina

Newport Harbor was created naturally. In 1825, heavy flooding changed the course of the Santa Ana River. It began emptying into the sea in the area now known as West Newport. Sand carried downcoast by the prevailing currents and by the river during the rainy season, began to build up...

The County of Orange Paleontology and Archaeology (COPA) collection contains more than six million artifacts and fossils collected since the 1970s from within the County and throughout our parks. As stewards of the collection, OC Parks is dedicated to preserving these artifacts and fossils in perpetuity for the benefit of...

Interns and volunteers are an important part of the scientific discovery, education, and outreach activities of the County of Orange Paleontology and Archaeology (COPA) collection. Please click here for more information on how to sign up and become an OC Parks volunteer. For more information on OC Parks' internship program...

OC Parks manages the following beaches in South Laguna Beach: Camel Point Access from Camel Point Drive at Pacific Coast Highway Hours: 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. Daily Street Parking Only Portable Restroom Available No Fishing Dogs are not permitted on the beaches between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. from...