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Venkman · 10-09-2008, 07:19 PM

Will be in So Cal next week as part of the annual UEA Utah invasion. What is a good "family beach"? Don't need rides and boardwalks, etc. Just a nice, semi-uncrowded beach. Orange County or San Diego.

SoCalCoug · 10-09-2008, 07:23 PM

My wife and kids like Aliso Creek, south of Laguna Beach. My favorite has always been Salt Creek, a little farther south than that - the only drawback is that there's a long walk down a big hill to get from the parking to the beach. However, there's a large grass area that you pass by, which is good for picnics and other things.

TripletDaddy · 10-09-2008, 08:20 PM

At this time of year, the beaches are far less crowded. During the week, they are dead.

Nice beaches for fam:

1. Corona del Mar
2. Newport/Blacks
3. Victoria (Laguna)
4. Cleo Street (Laguna)
5. Woods Cove (Laguna)

Aliso and Salt are also very nice.

Can't really speak to SD beaches for locals.

Venkman · 10-09-2008, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by TripletDaddy

At this time of year, the beaches are far less crowded. During the week, they are dead.

Good to hear, I think Wednesday is beach day.

TripletDaddy · 10-09-2008, 09:12 PM

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Good to hear, I think Wednesday is beach day.

It has been really warm here this week....like in the high 80s low 90s, so perfect for the beach.

Next week you will have the beach all to yourself.

Water temp is still nice, as well, depending on what you want to do.

Hot Lunch · 10-09-2008, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by TripletDaddy

2. Newport/Blacks

Blacks Beach is family friendly? Or am I thinking of the wrong beach?

Runner Coug · 10-09-2008, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by TripletDaddy

Next week you will have the beach all to yourself.

Except for all the other minivans with Utah plates.

But I guess most of them will be at DL.

TripletDaddy · 10-09-2008, 10:23 PM

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Blacks Beach is family friendly? Or am I thinking of the wrong beach?

Blacks in Newport, not Blacks in SD.

Blacks in SD is family friendly, if your family doesnt wear clothing.

Blacks in Newport is fine....right by the Balboa Pier......North of the Wedge. Lots of stores and places to eat nearby, so good for kids. Also, the Fun Zone is not far, either. Nor is it fun.

Surfah · 10-10-2008, 02:24 AM

I think Zuma or Manhattan are good if you're north of the OC.

ute4ever · 10-10-2008, 02:53 AM

In San Diego I recommend Mission Beach or Coronado, in terms of family friendly. Other popular sites such as La Jolla Shores and the the Pacific Beach and Coves tend to be geared more towards young adults smuggling alcohol in (which has been banned since Jan 1). If you are bringing pets, there is a Dog Beach which can found in the town of Ocean Beach.

10-09-2008, 07:19 PM	#1
Venkman Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 1,799	Southern Cal beaches Will be in So Cal next week as part of the annual UEA Utah invasion. What is a good "family beach"? Don't need rides and boardwalks, etc. Just a nice, semi-uncrowded beach. Orange County or San Diego. __________________ WWPD?

10-09-2008, 07:23 PM	#2
SoCalCoug Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Orange County, California Posts: 3,059	My wife and kids like Aliso Creek, south of Laguna Beach. My favorite has always been Salt Creek, a little farther south than that - the only drawback is that there's a long walk down a big hill to get from the parking to the beach. However, there's a large grass area that you pass by, which is good for picnics and other things. __________________ Get your stinking paws off me, you damned, dirty Yewt! "Now perhaps as I spanked myself screaming out "Kozlowski, say it like you mean it bitch!" might have been out of line, but such was the mood." - Goatnapper "If you want to fatten a pig up to make the pig MORE delicious, you can feed it almost anything. Seriously. The pig is like the car on Back to the Future. You put in garbage, and out comes something magical!" - Cali Coug

10-09-2008, 08:20 PM	#3
TripletDaddy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 9,483	At this time of year, the beaches are far less crowded. During the week, they are dead. Nice beaches for fam: 1. Corona del Mar 2. Newport/Blacks 3. Victoria (Laguna) 4. Cleo Street (Laguna) 5. Woods Cove (Laguna) Aliso and Salt are also very nice. Can't really speak to SD beaches for locals. __________________ Fitter. Happier. More Productive. "Everyone is against me. Everyone is fawning for 3D's attention and defending him." -- SeattleUte

10-10-2008, 02:24 AM	#9
Surfah Master Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: F'burg, VA Posts: 3,211	I think Zuma or Manhattan are good if you're north of the OC. __________________ Ernie Johnson: "Auburn is a pretty good school. To graduate from there I suppose you really need to work hard and put forth maximum effort." Charles Barkley: "20 pts and 10 rebounds will get you through also!"

10-10-2008, 02:53 AM	#10
ute4ever I must not tell lies Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 5,103	In San Diego I recommend Mission Beach or Coronado, in terms of family friendly. Other popular sites such as La Jolla Shores and the the Pacific Beach and Coves tend to be geared more towards young adults smuggling alcohol in (which has been banned since Jan 1). If you are bringing pets, there is a Dog Beach which can found in the town of Ocean Beach.