Strand Beach Funicular, Funicular in Dana Point, California, United States.

Strand Beach Elevator is an inclined elevator in Dana Point, California, carrying passengers between a beach area and a hilltop. It was completed and opened in 2009, and the city owns and operates it.

The system was built as part of a real estate development project and began operations in 2009. It was developed under city management to improve beach access.

The funicular demonstrates how California's beach culture adapts to steep coastal terrain. It makes reaching the shoreline easy for people of all ages and fitness levels.

The ride takes just a few minutes and operates daily during the summer season, with limited service in winter and on holidays. Access is free and the system uses an open platform, making it easy to board and exit.

The elevator was built by a developer as part of a deal for a large real estate project, then handed to the city, which has owned and run it since its 2009 opening. It is an inclined elevator, not a rack railway or cable car.