Cameo Shores Beach

Located below the Cameo Shores community in the southern region of Corona Del Mar, Cameo Shores Beach is the perfect place for a relaxing beach day. Because it can only be reached by the public by walking south along a rocky shoreline from Little Corona Del Mar Beach, Cameo Shores Beach is uncrowded, peaceful, and stress-free. 

For nature lovers, while on your trek to Cameo Shores Beach, you’ll pass by Arch Rock which is an amazing lookout spot to bird watch. Along the way, there are also an array of tide pools and sea caves to explore amazing marine life. After a short 10-minute hike along the coastline, you will reach the beach, where you will find Cliff Island on its south end. If you are feeling adventurous, Cliff Island’s natural rock arch known as Ocean Arch makes for exceptional cliff jumping.

To first find Little Corona Del Mar Beach, you can take Ocean Boulevard to Poppy Avenue, where there will be plenty of free street parking nearby. From this intersection, a long, paved ramp descends gradually to the beach, where you can then venture south to Cameo Shores Beach.

For nature lovers, while on your trek to Cameo Shores Beach, you’ll pass by Arch Rock which is an amazing lookout spot to bird watch. Along the way, there are also an array of tide pools and sea caves to explore amazing marine life. After a short 10-minute hike along the coastline, you will reach the beach, where you will find Cliff Island on its south end. If you are feeling adventurous, Cliff Island’s natural rock arch known as Ocean Arch makes for exceptional cliff jumping.

If you get hungry, you can take a short six-minute drive to Beachcomber Café, a Corona Del Mar favorite regarded for its delicious stuffed salmon, seafood pasta, and beignets. It is also known for its oceanfront location and breathtaking scenery, as it is one of the 100 most scenic restaurants in the United States according to the "Business Insider." If you are looking for a warm and casual setting, you can also drive six minutes to the Coliseum Pool and Grill, which serves exceptional fish tacos, tempura, and club sandwiches. It also includes a heated terrace that overlooks the Coliseum Pool, golf courses, and the ocean. If you are looking for a quick bite with a priceless view, you can also drive six minutes to Crystal Cove Shake Shack, a fast-food restaurant locally acclaimed for its amazing milkshakes, of which they offer 20 different flavors.

If you are looking for a place to stay near Cameo Shores Beach, you can take a short six-minute drive to Crystal Cove Beach Cottages, a 4-Star luxury vacation rental property with an oceanfront location and vintage, clean décor. You can also make yourself at home at the 4-Star Mediterranean-style resort of Marriott’s Newport Coast Villas, which is only a four-minute drive from the beach and has outstanding facilities, including tennis and basketball courts, a putting green, three outdoor pools, and a modern fitness center. Another nearby option is the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach, a 4-Star hotel where you will be met by its caring and attentive staff and will have access to the hotel’s three unique pools, an executive golf course, and luxury shopping.