Little Corona Del Mar Beach in Orange County – Heaven on Earth
Or when you really need to stop, but how a few minutes at the beach will wash away your troubles and just might fix everything.
With one of the best climates on the globe, and one of the most stressed out populations in the country, it might be time to merge the two views as we learn how to opt out and power down with beaches like Little Corona Del Mar.
On a recent trip I discovered a book about stopping that seems custom made for Californians. David Kundtz’s STOPPING, How to Be Still When You Have to Keep Going,
“Life has become so complex that our old methods of coping no longer work. It’s time for something totally new – stopping. The idea is to do nothing as much as possible for a definite period of time so you can wake up and remember who you are, so you can get going again in a more purposeful, centered way.”
Kundtz’s three time lengths for stopping are:
n – Stillpoints — brief moments in the midst of a hectic day
n – Stopovers — timeouts from an hour to a week
n – Grinding Halts — sustained periods away from it all
On Site Research
Recently I backed this theory up with some on site research trying out the stopover approach. I picked Little Corona del Mar Beach as my stopping point for the afternoon.
Indeed, as I headed downPacific Coast Highway, I was in a so-so mood.
But that mood began to lift change the moment I parked my care overlooking the magnificent bluffs above the Little Corona Del Mar beach. The view was spectacular.
By the time I had scooted down the short, steep hill, I was grinning as I saw and was soon to be at the bottom.
There below was aSouthern Californiaprescription for bliss: fresh air, sun, sand, small brown pelicans and a million little seabirds, all scooting around the wet sand, calling to me to come and play.
This could be the perfect spot for a family getaway too. Bring some shovels and buckets to play in the sand and pack a picnic and a blanket. The rest of the afternoon will take care of itself.
Little Corona Del Mar Beach is just the right spot for visiting:
Not deserted, but not crowded, not too large, and close-by, of course, in Orange County. There’s free parking on the streets on the bluff and a short walk down the paved hill and you’re literally on the sand next to the gorgeous shoreline.
There are no food stands, but a picnic would be perfect. A restroom/shower is available on the walk down.
If you arrive by 9 a.m. the tide pools are reachable for exploring. Later the tide comes in and you’ll just have to be content with a glorious view, lovely air and near perfect solitude.
It’s your turn now to try stopping, to enjoy “the times-in-between and the pause between the notes.”
Directions to Little Corona Del Mar Beach: FromLos Angeles take the 405 freeway exit at Jamboree. Drive toPacific Coast Highway, “PCH”, turn left and drive toPoppy Drive in Corona Del Mar. Turn right at Poppy and left at Ocean.
From there, the beach is a short walk down the hill from Ocean.
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