Young’s Beach Shack

Dana Point, CA · Cafe

Rating
4.5/5
★★★★★ 4.5
Reviews
20
Rank in Dana Point
#37
of 120 restaurants
City Percentile
62%
rating percentile
Address
Young’s Beach Shack, 33521 Ritz Carlton Dr, Dana Point, CA 92629
Phone
(949) 388-2430
Website
www.youngsbeachshack.com
Status
Closes soon · 7 PM · Opens 7 AM Sat

Young’s Beach Shack is a restaurant located in Dana Point, CA. It is one of 120 restaurants listed in Dana Point. Its 4.5-star rating is above the Dana Point city average of 4.3 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Young’s Beach Shack

Beachside cafe and event venue serving up locally sourced, coastal cuisine, picnic provisions, cocktails, beer and wine overlooking Salt Creek’s legendary surf breaks.

Hours

Friday7 AM–7 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Kat N. · Mar 2026

We took the free trolley here. Very convenient!! What a perfect spot for snacks and quick bites!! The views are spectacular!! The food is amazing here and great price!! We shared the special shrimp tostada and that was delicious!! Chicken tenders with fries were bomb, as well!! They make it perfect!! The people are friendly and warm!! Highly recommended!! 5 stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

★★★★★ 5.0 JB · Mar 2026

Outdoor beach seating. Great views. Large fish (from the Catalina Island shore) and chips. Poke bowl was fresh with mix of greens and rice.

★★★★☆ 4.0 Jack T · Oct 2025

Great place to stop and enjoy a spectacular view of Salt Creek Beach and the ocean. Get a coffee, glass of wine and enjoy some food while watching surfers ride the waves. One of the best places to enjoy the ambience of California. Try it you won't be disappointed

★★★★★ 5.0 Shahbaz Salehi · Dec 2025

Great location with great food. Went there for breakfast. The service was fast and the price was reasonable. I ordered the burrito, it was tasty. Highly recommend.

★★☆☆☆ 2.0 Michelle · Sep 2025

We’ve come here a few times. Great location, chill vibes, always plenty of seating (and if it’s full you can just picnic on the grass), awesome views…But the most recent time we’ve come by we’ve been very disappointed. The prices have increased (like they have everywhere) but the portion sizes have decreased significantly as well! You pay more and barely get any food which is ridiculous. I went to complain at the window and was told “nothing we can do” Left a bad taste in my mouth. Two tiny pieces of fried fish and barely any fries should not cost $19! You used to be better. Do better.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

CafeEvent venueRestaurant

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