Salt Creek Beach State Park

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Salt Creek Beach Park is a long, sandy beach is a popular surfing spot for the locals. Walking paths lead to the beach and to the grassy seven-acre Bluff Park, which has benches, barbecue grills, picnic tables, and restrooms. Located off PCH at the foot of Niguel Road, Salt Creek offers visitors a variety of recreational options, most notably surfing and picnicking. Monarch Bay Plaza shopping center is within walking distance and the Monarch Beach Golf course is nearby.