The City of Laguna Beach manages 20 parks. Some include: tennis courts, play equipment, basketball and volleyball courts, picnic areas, beautiful vista points, and public artists work. There are over six miles of Laguna coastline with 30 public beaches and unique coves. Summer lifeguard service is provided by the City at some swimming beaches. Most parks and beaches can be accessed by the City Transit Bus.

Alta Laguna Park (north end of Alta Laguna  & Park Ave.)
Trail entrance to Aliso and Wood Canyon Wilderness Park -- beautiful vistas.

Crescent Bay Beach & Park (located off Coast Hwy. at Crescent Bay Drive)
Vista park with 180 degree ocean & coastal views.

Heisler Park (located along the bluffs of Cliff Drive in North Laguna)
Walking trails, beautiful vistas, public art display, picnic and barbecue areas, marine and tide pool reserve area.

Divers & Shaws Cove/ Picnic & Rockpile Beach
Located in North Laguna off the bluffs of Cliff Drive, a marine refuge area, scuba & snorkeling.

Main Beach Park (Coast Hwy. and Broadway/Hwy. 133)
Laguna's "Window to the Sea", located in the heart of downtown Laguna. Boardwalk area with pathway to Heisler Park, volleyball and basketball areas, picnic tables, children's play area, protected tide pools.

Browns' Park (551 S. Coast Highway)
A mini view park overlooking Main Beach with public art work on display.

Sleepy Hollow Beach (located between Legion & Thalia)
Expansive stretch of sands perfect for swimming and surfing.

Thalia Street/Oak Street/ Ruby Street
Mini bluff-top vista areas with beach access, surfing areas.

Woods Cove/Victoria Beach
Beach areas along Coast Hwy. in South Laguna, limited parking.

Lang Park  (Wesley & Coast Hwy.)
Picnic & children's play area, tennis and basketball courts, public art display.

Aliso Creek County Beach
31131 Coast Hwy.

County beach with picnic table, BBQs, fire pits, snack bar, metered parking.

Thousand Steps Beach (South Laguna between 9th & 10th streets)
Body surfing area, volleyball, beach access at 9th street, steep staircase.

GLENN E. VEDDER ECOLOGICAL RESERVE
Laguna Beach Underwater Park and Tide pools Natural Reserve
Coastline of Heisler Park, Cliff Drive

A reserve for marine life, plants, game fish, shells and rocks, from the north section of Main Beach to Divers Cove. A diver¹s paradise. Explore but don¹t disturb or remove anything. Tide charts are available at the Laguna Beach Visitors and Conference Bureau. Check on ocean conditions before diving.

GUIDED TIDE POOL TOURS BY LAGUNA OUTDOORS
By Laguna Outdoors

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Come see the animals that live in the tide pools, and learn all about their feeding strategies, defense mechanisms and how they adapt to their dynamic surroundings. Learn how we can protect and preserve these delicate environments. Local transportation provided. Year round. Corporate/Group rates available.

LAGUNA CANYON FOUNDATION
303 Broadway Ave., #107

Learn how you can enjoy the South Coast Wilderness parks. Become a Friend and help the Foundation preserve, protect and enhance Laguna Coast Wilderness Park now and for future generations. Keep It Wild t-shirts, Plant Identification Guides, Trail Maps, Note Cards, Books and Giclees are available at the Foundation office.

MARINE MAMMAL RESCUE CENTER / FRIENDS OF THE SEA LION
20612 Laguna Canyon Rd.

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A rescue and rehabilitation center for sick and injured seals and sea lions. Open daily for visitors from 10 am to 4 pm. Admission free/donations welcomed.

WHALE MIGRATION

The gray whales migrate south and return north, passing the Laguna coastline from mid-December to early April. Visitors delight in the sightings of the gray whales from the Laguna coastline during this period. For whale watching information contact the Laguna Beach Visitors and Conference Bureau.

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