Solid dive shop in southern CA…read more Can't recommend this place enough, the dive masters are the perfect balance of cool and informative. The dive at shaws cove is cool too!

A friend and I stopped in on our bike packing trip to do a couple of shore dives. Walked in hoping…read morewe could rent some gear and store our bikes. Employee said there was no where they could store our bikes. I felt like this employee didn't even try to see if they could make something work. I can't rate the dive experience but the lack of effort from this employee in finding a possible solution was unfortunate.

Snorkeling at Shaw's Cove was such a blast. You enter the water on the right side along the shore,…read moreand while there's an underwater arch you can swim through, that's more for the confident or better equipped snorkelers & divers. Visibility was pretty solid, and we spotted several fish cruising around. The waves were calm and totally manageable, which made it relaxing instead of stressful. There's also a vigilant lifeguard on duty, which adds a nice layer of peace of mind. Even if you're not snorkeling, it's a great spot to hang out and sunbathe. Seaweed was around but not overwhelming, definitely not like swimming through a kelp jungle.

Best beach in Laguna for sunrises! Easy to access and park and always completely empty in the AM…read more Love this beach, as someone born and raised in Orange County, this beach is a "secret gem" most tourists and people do not overcrowd.

Crescent Bay. This is my all time favorite beach. The summers suck because all the outsiders come…read more The beach turns into a disaster, as trash and junk is left behind. During the off season, this is the place to be. With certain conditions, the brakes allow for great body.Surfing. this is also one of the places if I come too daily for a long swim.to main beach The tide pools are gone, just like the abalone that used to thrive here. Beautiful sunsets and different fishes, dolphins, and sea lions still make this.My favourite beach on the planet.

Possibly romantic and beautiful with the magical timing of warm breezes, finding this tiny sand…read morestrip empty, and watching the sun sink into the west, but for my vacation solo adventure on the windiest and coldest February, well, not quite. I do like the tidy suburban hideout but again, if you are with more than two people, find a bigger beach!

I recently bought a pair of Dive'R fins and a Nice Cressi dive bag. The team at Lost Winds were a…read moregreat help helping me out with my choices of foot pockets, I decided to go with the Riffe's, which feel amazing on my feet. Thanks for your help guys. Best, Danny

The shop is clean, the staff is helpful and knowledgeable, and reasonably priced. I was a complete…read morebeginner walking into the shop, went through their course, and left feeling comfortable and prepared for ocean adventures. Eric, Zed, and Mateo have always been ready with any questions, shown in-depth knowledge, and never pressured me into buying or renting anything. I am throughly impressed and highly recommend Lost Winds.

Needed to rent a set of dive gear to attempt to retrieve the anchor from my boat that a partner…read morelost. Nice young lady took my information, verified my C card, and pulled out a tank, wetsuit, buoyancy compensator, wetsuit, weights, and regulator for me. Tried on the wetsuit and placed the weights into the bc, paid the $65 for the rental and loaded it all up into my car. Fairly quick and easy. Made my dive, returned the rental equipment, and was on my way. I'll be back the next time I need to rent dive gear.

The manager Allie at the Dana Point store is SHARP. She recalled an agreement we'd made 16 months…read moreearlier, then executed it with full competance. Now if the rest of humanity had 50% of her neurons, our society would be much further ahead in our evolution. Well done Allie. :-)

Completed open Water 3 and 4 this weekend. The exceptional service continued with Riviera Capt…read more Bob and Dive Master! One of the things I really appreciated had nothing to do with diving. Capt. Bob saw a fishing boat in a protected area and respectfully recommended that they move to a legal place. The fishing crew was not as respectful. Instead of blowing up, Capt. Bob handled it appropriately and got them to move off. Thanks for protecting our marine life in a such a mature way!!! Looking forward to going out again with Bob and his exceptional dive masters!

Professional and fun boat and the dive crews! Great…read moreservice, definitely recommend going diving with them!

I went for the nighttime lobster hunting adventure and it was a fantastic experience! Nick is…read moreextremely knowledgeable and experienced to accommodate all levels. I'm new to diving, especially in the dark, but I felt comfortable and safe the entire time I was out there. I showed up with swim trunks and a beach towel. Nick provided absolutely everything else, along with extra gear so I had options to fit my preferences. I also picked the dive spot after he explained the available options, their pros and cons, and a thorough game plan for getting out there safely. We ended up with 3 lobsters and they were delicious. 10/10 experience. This guy lives and breathes lobsters, so if you're interested, he is your man.

Nick was super patient and informative on improving lobster hunting skills. Shared technique and…read moregear suggestions openly while making this a fun experience. Also showed me how to harvest and clean sea urchin, which we ate right after we got out of the water. It's my first lobster season so his knowledge was extremely helpful.

Took great care of my fish. With ice and all while we were on board the Reel Fun half day. I…read moreappreciated the extra care very much.

We had an amazing morning out with Craig. He was great with both teenagers and was super motivated…read moreto help and instruct the whole 5 hours. The communication prior with Shane was great and provided all the needed info. The fish tacos and pan fried filets were delicious the next two days.

One of my favorite places to stroll. They are revitalizing dining and shopping here but I'm…read morereviewing just strolls on the harbor. I recommend this to everyone. Walk along the harbor, look at the boats, and spot birds and sea lions. You'll see them lounging on the dock or boats and hear them barking every night. Be sure to walk down to the bridge and cross over. There are nice, grass areas with benches, picnic tables, etc. It's a beautiful view. Enjoy the beauty! There is a ton of free parking, clean public bathrooms, and the beautiful coastline. Then add in the dining, shopping, whale watching tours, paddle boarding, canoeing, sailing, and wading at Baby Beach.... This is a wonderful place to visit.

we come here during the holidays bc it is just so festive!…read more unfortunately, this year the harbor is under construction. but! the "merry kiss me" sign is over by the wharf this year. once the project is complete it will be the destination spot bc it will be soo gorgeous and upscale! plans for retail, restaurants and parkscapes. i believe they are building hotels as well. goodbye free parking lol.

Jake was a fantastic instructor, gave great surfing instruction and tips. My son felt very…read moreconfident after the lesson with Jake.

What a fun experience! We came out on a Friday morning and it was just us and another group going…read moreout into the water. They had a kayak that could hold 2 adults and a kid in the middle, along with life jackets. We filled out the waiver online, so it was pretty quick to go out once we got there. We parked a little farther up at the paid spots. We launched from Fisherman's Cove. Before this, we had only been kayaking in calm waters in Newport Back Bay. The open waters is a totally different beast. Not gonna lie - I was a little nervous during launch because the waters were definitely rougher than the bay, and I can't swim. But I always felt safe. We went out to a few kelp beds and just chilled there for a bit, chatting with each other, learning about the area and each other. Living in Orange County, I was surprised at how much I didn't know about Laguna Beach and I learned a lot just chatting out in the water. The effect was surprisingly calming as the waves moved underneath us. The kelp beds definitely help break the waves a bit. Although we did pick up some kelp while paddling, it wasn't too bad. There were a few waves that were a little bigger, and our poor kid started to get a bit seasick about halfway through the tour. The way back was pretty straight forward, and we landed right where we launched. Everything was done with such ease - we all really enjoyed it! Even our kid was talking about it once we landed. We were able to wear basic beach footwear on the kayak, but were encouraged to leave everything in the car since there could be a tipping event - luckily we didn't experience one! But they took some photos for us and texted them over. While we didn't see any marine mammals, we did see several types of birds. The experience of being out in the kelp beds alone was pretty cool - I can imagine how magical it is to see some dolphin or a whale out in the water!