East Beach

East Beach is Lake Mission Viejo Association's smaller, boutique beach.  Open during most of the summer, East Beach amenities include: a quaint sand beach and swim area, picnic tables with small barbeques (bring your on coals), grass park and children's playground, basketball court, fishing and boat morring docks, beach landing area for kayaks and SUP's, remodeled restrooms and vending machines with snacks and drinks.  Dock carts are available in the parking lot for the gentle walk down to the beach.  Open on Memorial Weekend, then daily from early June thru mid-August, and then weekends thru Labor Day. 

Up to 15 guests are permitted at East Beach on concert days at the normal fee of $5 for those who avoid the concert crowds at North Beach.  Guest lists may be made on-line at least a day in advance or at the Lake Services desk. 

The Upper Picnic Area is available for rental year round.  Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day are excluded, when the facility may not be reserved.  A beautiful and quiet area, it is a short stroll up a walkway from the parking lot, the park overlooks a magnificent stand of Oak trees.  Amenities include a large grass field, accomodation for 125 people with seating for 96 at the 16 picnic tables, each with their own charcoal barbeque.  A restroom, located at the entrance to the park, is open when rented and dock carts are available in the parking lot.

More information about renting the Upper East Beach Picnic Area can be found under Rental Reservations.