Corona del Mar State Beach Access offers a half-mile sandy beach with a nearby paid parking lot and full amenities including restrooms, outdoor showers, and drinking water, making it convenient for day-use recreation.

The beach is accessible via an access road near the intersection of Iris Street and Ocean Boulevard and is open 6am-10pm daily. Popular for swimming, surfing, diving, and fishing, with a rock jetty forming the east entrance to Newport Harbor.