Outdoors
Beaches near Mission Viejo
30 named beaches within 37 miles, nearest first, with a map and directions.
Beaches within 37 mi
30
Closest
8 mi
Arch Beach
Within 10 miles
20
Worth the drive
Map
Map of 30 places loads as you scroll.
All beaches, nearest first
- 8miArch Beach
- 8.1miTreasure Island Beach
- 8.1miVictoria Beachsand
- 8.1miMoss Point
- 8.1miWoods Cove
- 8.1miAliso Beachsand
- 8.2miMain Beachsand
- 8.2miCoast Royale Beachsand
- 8.3miTable Rock Beach
- 8.4miBird Rock Beach
- 8.4miThousand Steps Beach
- 8.5miPicnic Beach
- 9miCresent Bay Beach
- 9miSalt Creek Beach
- 9.4miGroup Campsite
- 9.5miDoheny State Beach
- 9.5miNorth Day Use Beach
- 9.5miStrands Beach
- 9.6miBaby Beach
- 9.6miSouth Day Use Beach
- 12.2miLittle Corona Del Mar Beachsand
- 12.5miCorona del Mar State Beach
- 12.7miT-Street
- 13.7miSan Clemente State Beach
- 15.8miSan Onofre State Beach
- 18.3miHuntington State Beachsand
- 19.9miHuntington City Beachsand
- 23.5miBolsa Chica State Beachsand
- 35.9miCarlsbad State Beach
- 36.8miCabrillo Beachsand
Straight-line distance from the center of Mission Viejo; driving and trail distances are longer.
Before you go
Rip currents are the leading surf hazard. If caught, swim parallel to shore until you are out of the current.
Bacteria levels rise after storms; many counties post advisories for 72 hours after rain.
Dogs, alcohol, fires and parking rules differ from beach to beach. Check the posted signs or the park’s website.
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Questions
What is the closest beach to Mission Viejo?
Arch Beach, about 8 miles from the center of Mission Viejo.
How many beaches are near Mission Viejo?
30 named beaches are within 37 miles, 20 of them within 10 miles.
Sources: Wikidata and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), checked 2026-11-08; photos from Wikimedia Commons under the licenses shown. Access, fees and conditions change; check before visiting.