Inspiration Point

Beautiful view. Street parking available depending on when you go.

Gorgeous view of Newport Beach!

World Class. Place is Blown in the summer.

Inspiration point was really cool. A great place for a relaxing walk.

You get what you came for! It was a really nice getaway from the city, and really clean as well. There is plenty of street parking, and if you go down the steps, you’ll come across a mini beach. There are also campfires for a nice cozy party :) You can take a stroll along the beach and the sunset view will be amazing. By the way, bring shades if you’re really sensitive to sunlight… no shade offered. I was kind of blind for 2 hours after the sunset haha. I was blinded by the beauty!

The name says it all, and much more. Inspiration Point in Corona Del Mar has some of the most beautiful ocean views in the OC. This little secluded gem is located off Marguerite and Ocean avenue and offers one of the cleanest beaches with lots to offer and plenty to do. There is a small trail that you can take down to a secluded little beach that is perfect if you have small children, but be careful as you make you way down. Watch as boats leave or head back in, take a stroll along the beach to the tide pools and watch plenty of little sea urchins, starfish, crabs, and much much more…
There is plenty of street parking and a big parking lot where it will cost you a nominal fee, but worth it to enjoy this beautiful place. Plenty of benches throughout where you can sit, relax, and enjoy the beautiful relaxing views as you enjoy the cool ocean breeze.

Inspiration point is beautiful!
And I only came at night. But it was so peaceful and honestly such a great view. I am sure that it is even more spectacular during the day.
It is fairly easy to get to, and there are lots of places for parking. (again this was at night, so maybe it is more tricky during the day).
There is a nice path, and lots of benches to sit at enjoy the views of Newport, Balboa Island, and the ocean.
I defiantly see why it is called Inspiration Point! It is a prime place for some peaceful reflection and admiration of the beautiful California coastline.

Here is out video review:
Once again, you will start with many switchbacks until you hit the fork and decide between two longer paths. To get to Inspiration Point you can take two options. On the left we followed the signs to the Mount Lowe Trail (Sam Merrill Trail), basically going clockwise, leading to Inspiration Point. Going this way offers better views of LA with a gradual gain in elevation. There’s even shade as you get to closer to the Point. If you want more of a challenge with a narrower paths and more inclines you can take the Castle Canyon Trail (Echo Mountain Trail), we ended up taking Echo Mountain Trail back when we headed down.
*Free parking.
Distance: 10 miles round trip
Elevation gain: 4,520 feet
Estimated round trip time: 3.5 hours
Notes: We saw many dogs on leashes. Parking while free is in a residential area, so it can fill up quick between 9 – 10.

What I thought: a great look out for a sunny day or sunset! Beautiful and a nice place to lay out in the sun without partaking in the madness of the beach below!

This place is perfect to come and see the sunset and spend some time with your other partner and just see the ocean and the boats. the bad thing is that you gonna have to walk because parking is horrible. by the time you find parking you’re going to be 2 miles away.

The name speaks for itself!
I was in the area and decided to hit up the park /​beach with my dog. The view was very relaxing… There are a few benches to sit on and a few «bleacher» type seating as well. There’s a beach right below and patches of grass right above. Everything my dog and I needed.
Just a reminder, there is no shade at the point so bring sun block

Definitely the place to visit for a spectacular view!
Unfortunately, I missed the sun setting on the day I visited but I was still able to take a pretty picture of the view ! Great place to take in some fresh air, reflect on life, do yoga, etc. whatever floats your boat!
Parking:
I came here on a Friday night and I had no problem getting a parking spot! There is plenty on Ocean Blvd or in the residential streets.

If you are a sappy, cheesy, beach gal like me and you have a date, soul mate, friend or family member to hang with, bring them to Inspiration Point. Pitter patter down the cliffside, to the fenced area where the ocean should be eye level and inhale that view!
Boats, surfers and beach goers in the distance; upscale homes draped along the hillside. It’s a beautiful sight. Tourists and locals swarm it like there’s no tomorrow.
For a deeper adventure, walk all the way down to the bottom of the hill, where it lands at the beach. And you could have a morning, afternoon or early evening at the beach, laying out, swimming, surfing, napping, building sandcastles or having a picnic. There are also rock formations and a rocky corner where I’ve seen people walking about.
Catch the luminescent moonlight or a scintillating sunrise or sunset here. And let the oceanic air, gracefully invade your senses. I dig it. I love it.

Whats not to love about this place? Free parking, non crowded, lots of four legged pedestrians and beautiful sunset view. We didn’t get to the beach but had a stroll through the street and there are couple of benches with awesome views of the ocean.

Parking is a biznitch but the walk and the view is worth it. It does get busy on a weekend. Families with their children, couples on a picnic, out of towners visiting, etc.
Sunset is very beautiful. Picturesque sky with hues of blues, oranges and reds. The sunset color scheme is reflected million dollar homes. Makes it more beautiful.
Defo stop by when you’re in town.

Nice beach that’s very dog friendly. There’s grassy areas on top where you can walk your dog and sit on a bench to watch the sun set or rise.
This place also has a small little shore as cave where you can access by climbing a rock over to which has a pathway that isn’t too rough to walk across. Sitting on the rock and watching the sun set is my favorite. On the other side of the cave and rock is a nice area with multiple pits for bonfires and a designated parking lot. It looks amazing at night with all the fires lit and the nice multi million dollar houses make for a great view too.
Parking can also be found for free on the side streets in the neighborhoods by the beach.

This place gets packed! But it’s understandable because it’s so scenic. First things first: I HIGHLY suggest parking out on the main roads and walking the few blocks to avoid the traffic hassle. Also, if you’re trying to catch the sunset, try to arrive about an hour or so before the sun actually sets so you can find a good spot and just relax and enjoy the view. There’s a path that leads down to the beach, but we decided to stay up top to enjoy the sunset. There’s also a lot of grassy areas where you can sit and have a nice picnic or just relax. Very beautiful views — I love it!

I went here after seeing it on my Unilocal feed and I was glad I checked it out! It was a little tricky to find but you can basically park in the surrounding neighborhoods. By the way the houses nearby are so beautiful!
Anyway after walking a little and seeing the Inspiration Point sign, my boyfriend and I found the spot without any trouble. There were a few people walking around but we were able to peacefully enjoy the view of the beach at a little spot with benches overlooking the ocean. You have to climb a little to get to this spot but it’s not hard at all, in fact it’s just a staircase and a little slope. Then there’s an entry to the actual beach if you climb down more stairs.
The little grassy spots surrounding the area are ideal for relaxing and reading a book or even a cute picnic. It’s a great place to enjoy the view and relax and take advantage of the lovely weather us southern Californians are blessed with.

This place is so beautiful!
I went out here to shoot with a friend for the first time, and I was amazed on how gorgeous this place was, and the lighting is always perfect! There are definitely a lot of photographers in the area doing shoots, and a few couples coming here for dates :)
Lots of parking along Ocean Blvd. and it’s free!
It is a smaller beach compared to its neighbors (Newport, Huntington), but that doesn’t take away from it’s views. Lots of rocks you can climb, and a couple of different paths that lead to different parts of the beach, and they’re clean! Boys and girls, I walked the entire beach barefoot with no cuts or scars!
I’m definitely going to come back to either take a walk, or my new favorite place for photoshoots!

Definitely a 5 star sunset in a picturesque setting!
This is the perfect place to bring a bottle of wine, a picnic, a blanket, or just sit on a bench and enjoy this million dollar view for free. You will see lots of people congregating, dogs too, to wait for the sun to drop in the Pacific as shades of red and orange paint the sky.
Free street parking is available in front of some of the OC’s multi-​million dollar ocean front homes. There is a grassy park on the cliffs over looking the Pacific and steps down to the beach.
We drove here from Anaheim in under 30 minutes. For out of towners, this is a must do if you are anywhere in the OC.