Salt Creek

Salt Creek is a small coastal stream in southern Orange County, California in the United States. About 4 miles long, the creek drains 6.1 square miles in parts of the cities of Laguna Niguel and Dana Point.

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Type: Stream
Description: stream in Orange County, California, United States
Also known as: “Arroyo Salada”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Salt Creek Beach Park and Ocean Institute.

Salt Creek Beach Park

Park

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Salt Creek Beach Park is a beach park located in Dana Point, California, in the county of Orange. A popular destination for South Orange County residents, it features amenities such as a halfcourt basketball court, beach volleyball, and a seven-acre grassy Bluff Park, and offers opportunities for surfing, swimming, and fishing.

Ocean Institute

Museum

The Ocean Institute is an ocean education organization located in Dana Point, California. Founded as the Orange County Marine Institute in 1977, it offers ocean science and maritime history programs for K–12 students and their teachers. Ocean Institute is situated 2 miles southeast of Salt Creek.

St. Anne School

School

Laguna Niguel is a city in Orange County, California, United States. The name Laguna Niguel is derived from the words "Laguna" and "Niguili". It also appeared in Spanish records as Nigüili, Nigüel, or Neuil from Juaneño nawil.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Three Arch Bay and Dana Point.

Three Arch Bay

Hamlet

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Three Arch Bay is a 29-acre private gated community located in the South Laguna neighborhood of Laguna Beach, California. It is named for a formation of three natural arches in the rocky cliffs along the ocean.

Dana Point

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Dana Point is a city located in southern Orange County, California, United States. The population was 33,107 at the 2020 census. It has one of the few harbors along the Orange County coast; with ready access via State Route 1, it is a popular local destination for surfing.