Crescent Bay
A quarter-mile sandy cove at the north end of Laguna, with Seal Rock offshore where sea lions haul out. Crowds of 2,000 to 4,000 are common on busy days.
Know before you go
- Parking
On-street parking (Coastal Commission listing).
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Fees
No fee listed (street parking).
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Paying
Unknown – check locally
- Getting down
Ramp down to the cove from Cliff Drive at Circle Way.
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Tide & surf
Strong shorebreak and rip currents, so this can be a dangerous place to enter the water. Seal Rock offshore is off-limits to swimmers and kayakers.
Verified · City of Laguna Beach · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Hours
Beach closed 1 a.m. to 5 a.m.
Verified · City of Laguna Beach · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Dogs
Leashed (6 ft max) dogs allowed any time from Sep 11 to Jun 14. From Jun 15 to Sep 10, dogs only before 9 a.m. and after 6 p.m.
Verified · City of Laguna Beach · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Restrooms
Yes
Verified · City of Laguna Beach · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Showers
Yes
Verified · City of Laguna Beach · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Accessibility
Unknown – check locally
- Lifeguards
Lifeguard service listed (Coastal Commission). Staffing varies by season.
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Rules
No alcohol, no smoking, no fires. Umbrellas and tents under 6 ft wide and 6 ft tall.
Verified · City of Laguna Beach · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Protected area
Marine Protected Area: do not take rocks, shells or marine life.
Verified · City of Laguna Beach · checked Oct 3, 2026
Information only, not safety advice. Conditions change. Always follow lifeguards and posted signs.
Tides & daylight · next 3 days
Information only, not safety advice. Conditions change, so always follow lifeguards and posted signs. Data: City of Laguna Beach, California State Parks, California Coastal Commission, NOAA, National Weather Service · Facts checked Oct 3, 2026 · Map © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.