Laguna Beach offers some of Southern California's most pristine and accessible dive sites with stunning underwater topography. The area features numerous coves and beaches that provide protected entry points for shore divers. Marine life is abundant thanks to the area's status as a marine protected zone, with colorful garibaldi, sea lions, and extensive kelp forests.
Features
•Multiple protected coves and entry points
•Rocky reefs and kelp forests
•Diverse marine life including garibaldi and sea lions
•Marine protected areas
•Shore diving accessible year-round
Diving Tips
•Water temperatures range from 55-70°F depending on season
•Summer and early fall offer best visibility (10-30 feet)
•Check tide charts as some entries can be challenging during high surf
•Shaw's Cove and Diver's Cove are excellent for beginner divers
•Parking can be limited during summer months, arrive early