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We found this area to be an easy one mile walk from the Capri Laguna Hotel where we were staying. Main Beach has a nice wide swath of sand: great for strolling, sunbathing or building sandcastles. It also has a small playground for the kids and a restroom. There are plenty of benches here, grassy areas and sand volleyball courts. All in all just a great place to hang out at the beach, with a variety of shops and restaurants nearby.
Pound for point the best beach in South Orange County and maybe all of OC... shops and a significant amount of parking are right across the street, there are ample benches and the waves aren't massive so it's relatively kid friendly. There is also a table for chess as well as multiple volleyball nets and most importantly the beach is kept clean.
Similar to Seal Beach Park, just much more crowded. ;) Plenty of seating and lots of grass, a small play area, the beach, and clean bathrooms. Walking distance from Main St/PCH and dozens of eateries.
The pacific is to cold and wavy for my preference to swim but is still like to walk the beach and people watch. Main beach is a great name for it .. there are several beaches close to adjacent but this beach is truly the main one. Close to restaurants and art galleries. people exercising .. yoga, volley ball, basket ball, running, walking their dog, playing with the kiddos. climbing rocks and exploring tidal pools. Rocks to sit on make great photo ops. In fact several people taking photos and selfies. Ohhh and the sunsets. my fav spot is from the path abover near the sculpture and further goin towards Heisler park. if your staying in the area i highly recommend Inn at Laguna Beach.
Picture postcard perfection. First time here in years, the evening before Hurricane Hilary was supposed to come and storm things up. Maybe that's what caused the wonderful clouds at sunset that night!
This is the area where the original board walk was and the greeter hung out. Still an interesting place to people watch. Theres grass area to hang out on. Or hit the beach for cool down. Lots of people walking dogs and getting some steps in. Cool place to be!
Love the area!! Beautiful and always a scenic stop along PCH. So many cute little shops to venture if the beach is too crowded. I stopped by on a recent early morning beach cleanup with Ryan Hickman, of Ryan's Recycling, the most entrepreneurial 10-year-old I've ever met. We parked on the street that morning with meters and it wasn't too crowded on an early Saturday morning. FYI~Today Show will air Ryan's event and an interview with this awesome young man on Monday Oct 21, 2019. Help spread the word and recycle.
OK during the daytime this is a great wonderful place to go! However, I don't know if anyone said this yet, or wrote this yet. But when there is an ocean breeze, you can smell the restroom, that's located right next to the park. And it is not a pleasant ocean smell. It's just a wonderfully cute park though. Great for taking pictures, great for the kids to play on the playground. But if they have a strong sense of smell, it not be a good thing.
I HEART LAGUNA... and can hardly wait to be SUN KISSED Again... MAIN BEACH, Laguna Beach, California! I think subconsciously, I'm updating this Review, to Share again, all the reasons Why I Love Main Beach! Not to mention, I'm ready to retire this Sweater Weather & Bring Back the "Sun's Out Buns Out", Warmer Beach Weather! But Seriously, Main Beach, located in the Heart of Downtown Laguna, is a Very Special Place! I've been up & down the Southern California PCH & this Charming Beach Community, is Very Unique! I personally don't enjoy Beach Crowds, and the Great thing about this Main Beach Popular Meeting Place, is you can easily head North or South from Main Beach & Find a Less Crowded & Perfect Beach Spot! Beach Parking in Laguna, can be very Challenging, especially in the Summer Months! My Recommendation is to get here early, think about getting a LYFT, or consider taking the Laguna Beach Trolley into Downtown!
Beach next to shopping and restaurants what more could you ask for? Laguna beach is a beauty of a beach. I loved the fact that this beach had a couple restaurants and shops right along its sand, almost. The beach was clean and the waves were fantastic! We bought a boogie board from the local beach shop for the kids to play with. The waves can get really strong so be careful with small kids. The parking situation on the other hand was difficult. They don't have a parking lot along the beach like Huntington Beach. You will have to park across the street from the beach and walk over. It was a trek from the parking lot to the beach especially carrying beach umbrellas and chairs. You probably just want to go light on this beach.
Feels like home here to us. This is the heart of Laguna and everyone comes here - whether you've lived here for years or just visiting you know to come here. Rooftop bars, the best sushi restaurants, pubs, beautiful beaches, beach volleyball, playgrounds etc. it's endless!
Very nice atmosphere. My favorite beach. There are many shops and restaurants. No so many people on weekdays.
Main Beach is the heart of historic downtown Laguna Beach. It has been the center of attention and activities since the earliest part of the 20th Century, and long before that for indigenous tribes. It is famous for its 1929 life guard tower, boardwalk, broad sandy expanse and the only location on this stretch of coast that allows easy access without the need to navigate the steep sandstone bluffs to the north and south. If you don't live here or park yourself for a few days in one of its gracefully aging hotels, it is likely the only beach you will see while visiting. That's unfortunate, because those other smaller pocket beaches are the true gems of Laguna, offering beauty, privacy and pristine blue green ocean that at high tide almost disappear, and at low tide provide a place to settle in, walk, swim and even surfboard (@Agate Beach). To be honest, Main Beach also has a transient character, with its share of California's homelessness, which is hard to (and should not) be ignored. On the other hand, there are entertaining basketball and volleyball games going on much of the time. If you're capable, strap on your rubber bottoms and step onto the court for a competitive pick up game. Perhaps the best way to view MB is from the heights on either side along Ocean Highway. Those bluffs offer excellent outdoor dining and drinking overlooking all the hubbub on the sand and woodwalk below. Great places to hang out, unless you prefer a blanket near the surf.
One of my favorite beaches and park in Laguna Beach area. Easy access to beach. Just park on the street or one of the lots nearby and walk straight to the beach. Lots of close by restaurants , coffee shops, ice cream shops and to go food. We love getting sandwiches from a nearby deli and have a picnic at the beach. There is also a grass area if you don't want to picnic on the sand. There is a volleyball area on the sand and a basketball court. Also there are lifeguards so it's safe to swim here. Love this area. read more
MAIN BEACH PARK @ LAGUNA BEACH Parking in the area is definitely difficult everything is mostly street parking. I'd highly recommend continuing to drive further away from the beach, as your chances of finding a spot increase the farther out you go. I came during Valentine's weekend, and the area was super packed. Everyone was either tanning, heading to the beach, or walking around the city enjoying the nice weather and all the public seating they have available. There are a lot of shops near the beach as well, which makes it really nice to walk around, explore, and stop by the water. The waves were pretty big when I visited, and I loved how many chairs and benches there were for watching the sunset. They also have a grassy area that's very well maintained, which added to the overall great vibe. There were lots of families and kids around, making the atmosphere feel lively and welcoming. One thing to note is that there are quite a few seagulls and pigeons that will try to take your food, so if you're planning on having a picnic, just make sure to keep an eye on it the whole time. Overall, I'd definitely recommend stopping by the beach if you're in Laguna Beach. read more
This is my first time here when there was a event. They had a college womans beach volleyball tournament with USC, UCLA, Long Beach and others. I watched a match between USC, and Beach. These ladies are really good. I love watching womans volleyball. I wish I was able to stay longer. Even with the crouds the beach and restrooms were clean. read more
6 months ago
We found this area to be an easy one mile walk from the Capri Laguna Hotel where we were staying. Main Beach has a nice wide swath of sand: great for strolling, sunbathing or building sandcastles. It also has a small playground for the kids and a restroom. There are plenty of benches here, grassy areas and sand volleyball courts. All in all just a great place to hang out at the beach, with a variety of shops and restaurants nearby. read more
Pound for point the best beach in South Orange County and maybe all of OC... shops and a significant amount of parking are right across the street, there are ample benches and the waves aren't massive so it's relatively kid friendly. There is also a table for chess as well as multiple volleyball nets and most importantly the beach is kept clean. read more
1 year ago
Similar to Seal Beach Park, just much more crowded. ;) Plenty of seating and lots of grass, a small play area, the beach, and clean bathrooms. Walking distance from Main St/PCH and dozens of eateries. read more
2 years ago
The pacific is to cold and wavy for my preference to swim but is still like to walk the beach and people watch. Main beach is a great name for it .. there are several beaches close to adjacent but this beach is truly the main one. Close to restaurants and art galleries. people exercising .. yoga, volley ball, basket ball, running, walking their dog, playing with the kiddos. climbing rocks and exploring tidal pools. Rocks to sit on make great photo ops. In fact several people taking photos and selfies. Ohhh and the sunsets. my fav spot is from the path abover near the sculpture and further goin towards Heisler park. if your staying in the area i highly recommend Inn at Laguna Beach. read more
This is the area where the original board walk was and the greeter hung out. Still an interesting place to people watch. Theres grass area to hang out on. Or hit the beach for cool down. Lots of people walking dogs and getting some steps in. Cool place to be! read more
Love the area!! Beautiful and always a scenic stop along PCH. So many cute little shops to venture if the beach is too crowded. I stopped by on a recent early morning beach cleanup with Ryan Hickman, of Ryan's Recycling, the most entrepreneurial 10-year-old I've ever met. We parked on the street that morning with meters and it wasn't too crowded on an early Saturday morning. FYI~Today Show will air Ryan's event and an interview with this awesome young man on Monday Oct 21, 2019. Help spread the word and recycle. read more
OK during the daytime this is a great wonderful place to go! However, I don't know if anyone said this yet, or wrote this yet. But when there is an ocean breeze, you can smell the restroom, that's located right next to the park. And it is not a pleasant ocean smell. It's just a wonderfully cute park though. Great for taking pictures, great for the kids to play on the playground. But if they have a strong sense of smell, it not be a good thing. read more
2 years ago
I HEART LAGUNA... and can hardly wait to be SUN KISSED Again... MAIN BEACH, Laguna Beach, California! I think subconsciously, I'm updating this Review, to Share again, all the reasons Why I Love Main Beach! Not to mention, I'm ready to retire this Sweater Weather & Bring Back the "Sun's Out Buns Out", Warmer Beach Weather! But Seriously, Main Beach, located in the Heart of Downtown Laguna, is a Very Special Place! I've been up & down the Southern California PCH & this Charming Beach Community, is Very Unique! I personally don't enjoy Beach Crowds, and the Great thing about this Main Beach Popular Meeting Place, is you can easily head North or South from Main Beach & Find a Less Crowded & Perfect Beach Spot! Beach Parking in Laguna, can be very Challenging, especially in the Summer Months! My Recommendation is to get here early, think about getting a LYFT, or consider taking the Laguna Beach Trolley into Downtown! read more
3 years ago
Beach next to shopping and restaurants what more could you ask for? Laguna beach is a beauty of a beach. I loved the fact that this beach had a couple restaurants and shops right along its sand, almost. The beach was clean and the waves were fantastic! We bought a boogie board from the local beach shop for the kids to play with. The waves can get really strong so be careful with small kids. The parking situation on the other hand was difficult. They don't have a parking lot along the beach like Huntington Beach. You will have to park across the street from the beach and walk over. It was a trek from the parking lot to the beach especially carrying beach umbrellas and chairs. You probably just want to go light on this beach. read more
2 years ago
5 years ago
Feels like home here to us. This is the heart of Laguna and everyone comes here - whether you've lived here for years or just visiting you know to come here. Rooftop bars, the best sushi restaurants, pubs, beautiful beaches, beach volleyball, playgrounds etc. it's endless! read more
6 years ago
Very nice atmosphere. My favorite beach. There are many shops and restaurants. No so many people on weekdays. read more
Main Beach is the heart of historic downtown Laguna Beach. It has been the center of attention and activities since the earliest part of the 20th Century, and long before that for indigenous tribes. It is famous for its 1929 life guard tower, boardwalk, broad sandy expanse and the only location on this stretch of coast that allows easy access without the need to navigate the steep sandstone bluffs to the north and south. If you don't live here or park yourself for a few days in one of its gracefully aging hotels, it is likely the only beach you will see while visiting. That's unfortunate, because those other smaller pocket beaches are the true gems of Laguna, offering beauty, privacy and pristine blue green ocean that at high tide almost disappear, and at low tide provide a place to settle in, walk, swim and even surfboard (@Agate Beach). To be honest, Main Beach also has a transient character, with its share of California's homelessness, which is hard to (and should not) be ignored. On the other hand, there are entertaining basketball and volleyball games going on much of the time. If you're capable, strap on your rubber bottoms and step onto the court for a competitive pick up game. Perhaps the best way to view MB is from the heights on either side along Ocean Highway. Those bluffs offer excellent outdoor dining and drinking overlooking all the hubbub on the sand and woodwalk below. Great places to hang out, unless you prefer a blanket near the surf. read more
7 years ago
Main Beach Park is located in the lovely city of Laguna Beach. We like dropping by whenever we are in town. Yes, the place is crowded. Yes, parking can be hard to find and expensive especially in the Summer months. Yes, there are transients bumming around at times. Does this bother me? Nope, it does not. There is plenty to do for people of all ages. There is a small playground for the kiddos. Grassy areas to sit, relax, and peoplewatch. Folks were playing beach volleyball, and it was fun to watch. The beach is awesome as is the water. Simply put, Main Beach Park is a terrific place to go. Enjoy! read more
Lovely Laguna Beach. I've had the good fortune of staying in Laguna Beach twice and both times I have started my stroll from the main beach and headed south past the Sleepy Hollow, Oak Street, and Brooks Street Beaches and ended up at Arch Cove. This is nice smooth beach that is perfect to share with someone you love, whether they have two feet or four paws. If you stay on the main beach there are lots of benches to enjoy the view (and I'd recommend a steaming cup of coffee or delicious gelato) and the magnificent sunsets. Also a really nice play structure for the kids and basketball and sand volleyball courts for the bigger kids. If you head south there are lots of murals and other artistic displays on the bluffs to enjoy. And there is nothing like hearing those crashing waves and watching the kids frolic in the ocean. This is an expensive area to visit, but walking along the beach, feet in the sand and sun on my face is the ultimate (and free) S. Cal experience. Actually not completely free. I consider beach clean-up my admission price. This beach area is pretty clean, but I still managed to pick up bag loads of mylar ballons, bottle caps and misc. junk (not fit for public discussion). When we were walking a woman jogged by with her dog and asked, "Wonder what the weather is like in Cleveland?" I hope everyone gets to experience the power and majesty of this area at least once in their life. Especially in March for those of us who live in not so nice climates. :-) I've posted some photos for those who need a little mental sunbreak. read more
3 years ago
Damn you, the NorCal snob that gave this place 1 star... It's time for an adjustment. This is a great beach park and the wooden boardwalk and benches here are what I really appreciate. The benches especially give you great views of the whole beach area. The only issue here is the parking but that's to be expected in this area. To get a great view of the Main Beach area, walk over to Heisler Park which is just up the coast and look down south. It's amazingly beautiful especially during the summer days (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/YqlLyu61vOzjQYBZvG_6QA?select=ko6hlsc02EORqkzydIS5eg#ko6hlsc02EORqkzydIS5eg). read more
Main Beach is the first large and densely populated beach you come to upon entering North Laguna Beach. It's famous for it's little lifeguard tower and it's border along front of the historic Hotel Laguna. Parking can be a pain, especially in summer or on hot, weekend days...look around off Forest ave. for a pay lot...there are plenty of them along with metered spots here in there. Get there early to ensure a spot. It's a great family beach as it has a HUGE play area, the waves are meek and break lightly...you can have a dog on leash. There's a nice little boardwalk made of wooden planks on which to walk and you are only steps from shops and a few ice cream places to wet your palette! Volleyball is the sport of choice here so bring a ball...or a Frisbee. If you want to just relax...skip this beach and head south to one of the many coves along PCH. read more
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Great beach to visit. Water was a little choppy and the pelicans didn't care how close to you they got read more
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Laguna Beach, California is a short drive west from the Richard Nixon Library in Yorba Linda. I continued to return as I drove up and down the Pacific Coast Highway. read more
8 years ago
12 years ago
I went with my husband and two-year old daughter for the first time and had a good time. Parking was probably the only reason I didn't give it a fifth star. I liked that the beach wasn't packed and not sure if canopies are banned because I didn't see ONE anywhere. Easy to find right off of the 133 and PCH. Great playground right in front of the beach so even better if some ppl want to hang on the sand while the kids play. read more
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