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.

Clowns! Do not bring your gear here to be serviced! I dropped my gear off on 4/8 and was promised…read moreit back on 5/6..a week and a half before my trip. 5/6 came and went without so much as a phone call. For days I called, left messages, and called again without so much as a peep. Finally, on 5/16, TEN DAYS after it was promised, and two days before i fly out, someone finally picked up the phone when I called. Long story short, they were able to get my gear back to me via the Laguna Beach location where John was did me a solid and got me my gear back. I have no idea why it took so much longer than expected. No one from the Dana Point location ever called me about a delay or offered an explanation. Take your business to the Laguna Beach location...the staff at the Dana Point location haven't a clue.

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.

A student and I were on the riviera last weekend for an Advanced Open Water dive course. Dive…read moreMaster Kuhns did an amazing job helping weight redistribution during PPB. The staff was amazing helping get us in the water and out of the water. The snacks and water helped keep us recharged during the second and third dives.

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!

A truly EPIC adventure, we can't stop talking about it. Beautiful dive and the fresh catch was…read moreprepared right in front of us into a delicious dinner. Nick's vast knowledge and love for the sport made the dive an unforgettable experience. Wishing him continued success and will definitely be referring him to anyone headed out there

20 stars out of 5. Stop your research, this is it. You've found it. Sea Creature Adventures with…read moreNick is THE greatest, most unique, best value for your money experience in all of Southern California. Whether you're visiting from out of country, out of state, or were born and raised in Los Angeles/Orange County (like me), I promise you will not regret booking anything with Nick!! Experience 10/10 - My husband and I booked a February nighttime lobster diving excursion. The whole experience from start to finish was a core memory. Nick is super friendly and easy to talk to. He is an expert in his field and has fascinating stories so make sure you ask any question that pops into your head! The kelp forest ecosystem is really unique and how many chances do you get to explore it at all let alone at night? Safety 10/10 - My husband and I are not the most adventurous or active people and were a little nervous (very nervous in my case) about ocean swimming at night. Nick was VERY knowledgeable and reassuring, putting all our fears at ease. He assessed our prior experience and comfort levels and completely tailored the experience to us. While in the water he is professional and attentive, guiding you and directing your attention to the sea life (he brought many small lobsters and items of interest up from the bottom for us to hold, so cool!). He checks in on your comfort regularly and will escort you back to the beach with no fuss the moment you're ready (even if you haven't caught anything and then returns himself to finish diving for your dinner). Comfort 10/10 - Nick provides every piece of equipment you could possibly need. He makes sure you are well fitted in your dive gear. If you're worried about water temps, don't. The ocean will feel like a warm bath once you're geared up. After you're done diving, Nick buries you in warm sweaters and blankets and treats you to hot chocolate from a thermos so that you don't even notice the chill. Food 1000/10 - OH MY GOD. I am spoiled for uni and lobster for the rest of my life. Absolutely incredible to watch Nick prep and cook the fresh catch right on the beach while you sip hot cocoa. Mind blowing to actually eat the decadent uni and the sinfully buttery and sweet lobster. We were completely stuffed by the end and still had lobster meat left over!! 3 months later and I still daydream and drool over it... 2 small notes to make sure you get the most out of your time with Nick: 1. Go with the flow. Life happens, things don't run exactly on time, you're booking an experience in nature, and nature doesn't always cooperate. Just enjoy the process and you won't regret anything. 2. If you're prone to motion sickness, bring dramamine!!!! Overall 10000000/10 BOOK. THIS. EXPERIENCE.

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.