Channel Place Park
About
Channel Place Park is a public beach in California, about 3.4 miles from Costa Mesa. Restrooms are on site, and there is no fee to visit. Late summer into early fall is the warmest stretch, with typical highs of 73 to 74°F and almost no rainy days from July through September, according to averages from the nearby Newport Beach Harbor weather station. Winters stay mild, with typical highs in the mid-60s and lows around 50°F. Trail C and Trail A are both less than 2 miles away for a short hike. Climbers can head about 3.8 miles to Corona Del Mar or Pirate's Cove, and Buck Gully Trail is a little under 5 miles off.
Beach Details
Parking
None at the access
Fee
Free
Restrooms
Yes
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Channel Place Park
California
Data: California Coastal Commission, YourCoast public access data. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Year-round. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 63–74°F and lows of 50–66°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Newport Beach Harbor, CA weather station, 3.3 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan65° high50° low
- Feb63° high51° low
- Mar65° high53° low
- Apr66° high55° low
- May67° high58° low
- Jun68° high62° low
- Jul72° high65° low
- Aug73° high66° low
- Sep74° high64° low
- Oct73° high60° low
- Nov68° high54° low
- Dec64° high50° low
Where it is
- Channel Place Park · Public land
- Nearest town
- Costa Mesa, California · 3.4 mi
Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places
Nearby
- Trail CHiking1.8 mi
- Trail AHiking1.9 mi
- Corona Del MarRock climbing3.8 mi
- Pirate's Cove (aka The Beach or Corona Del Mar)Rock climbing3.8 mi
- Parking Lot BouldersRock climbing3.9 mi
- MacArthur SidepathHiking4.2 mi
- Buck Gully TrailHiking4.9 mi
- South Loop TrailHiking6 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
