An idyllic string of pearls, the coves of Laguna Beach

Laguna Beach’s scenic 8 miles of coastline offers a collection of white sand pocket beaches and scenic crescent coves. The long warm days of summer through early fall make this magical coastline a popular destination. Running north to south, your first sighting will be Emerald Bay—our favorite anchorage. The cove itself is guarded on both ends by high cliffs making it impossible to walk the shore from adjacent beaches. Beach access from land is only open to residents of the gated community of Emerald Bay. While the shoreline is a private beach, the cove is a popular anchorage for those spending the day aboard their boats and enjoying the crystal-clear water.

Cruising south, beautiful Crescent Bay offers a quarter mile of pristine sand, popular with swimmers, skim-boarders, sun bathers and shoreline anglers. Shaw’s Cove Beach is a quiet and favorite spot for divers and tide poolers. A short motor south, you’ll find scuba divers and kayakers entering the water at the adjoining Fisherman’s  and Diver’s Coves. Diver’s offers a respite from the crowds and families find it a good place for children to wade.

About 2 football fields long, Picnic Beach sits below Heisler Park, making it a popular destination. Swimmers, snorkelers, scuba divers and tide poolers find this to be an ideal location. There’s plenty of facilities that families find comforting for a full day at the beach. Once you reach Main Beach, the shoreline topography transitions from pocket coves and rocky outcrops to extended beaches.

Let Us Arrange Your Trip
If you’ve never explored Laguna Beach from the water, check in with our Concierge service before your departure and we’ll provision your boat for the trip and provide an itinerary for the best places and times to enjoy any activity. You can tap into local knowledge advice from your Captain and crew.