Crescent Bay:
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After you descend the steps on the North end of the beach, or walk down the ramp on the South entrance to Crescent Bay Beach, turn left. You'll be facing the south end of the beach. At low-tide, this is where you'll find the best Laguna Beach tidepools. |
| Scramble over the rocks at the South end of the beach. During low-tide, there’s excellent access to the rocks. (If you go during high-tide, the rocks may be closed for safety.) |  |
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While you're there, look carefully before you step and make sure to step lightly. There is delicate intertidal marine life everywhere you look! |
| Here is another colony of purple sea urchins that flourishes on the rocks of the Crescent Bay Beach intertidal zone. |  |
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One of the more recognizable invertabrates in any tidepool is the Starfish! And this area is crawling with them! |
Whether you bring the kids out to entertain them for the day, or bring your sweetheart for a unique date that they'll never forget- come see the Laguna Beach tidepools at Crescent Bay Beach! You will not regret it!
Nearby Crescent Bay Park
Nearby Crescent Bay Park provides beautiful views of the bay, with grassy areas, and scenic overlooks. And, since its a little more out of the way, its usually significantly less crowded than other parks in Laguna Beach.Crescent Bay Beach in the News
A Final Cast for Marine Protection PlansControversial plans for creating new marine protected areas along the Southern California coast are nearing a conclusion, and will impact Laguna Beach residents, tourists, fishermen and other ocean-users by the end of the year. One of the three final proposals making its way towards state regulators includes designating Laguna Beach's entire coastline a marine reserve...
Kelp or Tourists, Take Your Pick
E.Wellsfry discusses the city councils movement toward a ban on all types of angling and spear fishing, which reflects a desire to raise the "sea life" levels. This is despite the fact that angling and spear fishing actually do not take many fish from the local ocean. What has actually caused the fish population to decrease over the last few decades? The destruction of the kelp/seaweed beds...
First to the Scene at Crescent Bay from Out of Town
J.Hall writes a letter to the editor inquiring about the major deployment of rescue personnel and timing of arrivals to Crescent Bay late Saturday, May 9, to locate a diver reported injured and missing. Fortunately, it was very much later learned that the diver had made his own way to South Coast Hospital for treatment.
Valentine's Day Release, a Moment to Remember at Crescent Bay
At Crescent Bay, they watching as two chubby sea lion pups named Makia and Alto, scooted and hopped their way from the large crate that had carried them here, and made their way toward the gentle waves returning to the ocean.
A bed of life restored in Crescent Bay
Local biologist educate the public about the importance of giant kelp growth in our local waters and Crescent Bay is next in line for the natural restoration project...
Crescent Bay Contributes to Top-Beach Water Quality Score
Laguna Beach was singled out among the five cleanest beaches in the nation, according to the 18th annual beach water quality report released Tuesday by the Natural Resources Defense Council.
Parking at Crescent Bay Laguna Beach
There is free parking for Crescent Bay along Cliff Dr. This is a residential neighborhood, so make sure to not block anyone’s driveway. The South entrance ramp to the beach is located off of Cliff Dr.Crescent Bay - Location
DirectionsTo get to Crescent Bay in Laguna Beach, take Pacific Coast Highway north (from Main Beach) until you pass Chiquita St. Take the next left Cliff Dr.
You'll see the beach access ramp straight ahead. There is a second staircase leading down the beach farther to the Northwest descending from Circle Way.
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