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Heisler Park & Laguna Tide Pools
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Heisler Park & Laguna Tide Pools

Laguna Beach, CA

Free (paid street parking)

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Simir Shah

By Simir Shah

★★★★★4.8(7,781 Google reviews)

What parents say

AI summary of 5 Google reviews — not a first-hand visit. How we write these

The clifftop path is paved with mild ups and downs, with restrooms along the route plus picnic tables and grass. Steps lead down to the beaches and tide pools. Parking on Cliff Drive fills, so reviewers park up on PCH and walk, or take the free shuttle. Come early on fine days.

Clifftop gardens above protected coves with some of the most accessible tide pools in OC, plus a marine-life refuge. The park is named for Howard Heisler, whose Laguna Company bought this stretch of coast from the Irvine Company in 1905, and it now sits within a protected marine reserve where touching or collecting sea life is prohibited. Look for hermit crabs, anemones, and the occasional octopus in the rocks below the bluffs.

Good for

  • Ages 0–2
  • Ages 10+
  • Works for a wide age range

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375 Cliff Dr, Laguna Beach, CA 92651, USA

(949) 464-6645

Open nowToday: 5:00 AM – 12:00 AM

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Tides today

Next low tide

4:34 AM

2.5 ft

Next high tide

12:17 AM

3.5 ft

Predictions from NOAA · Newport Bay Entrance station

What visitors say

  • Alicia Romero★★★★★

    Excellent park for a walk. It has a long path that connects to the main beach. With stellar views of many highpoint and artwork throughout, this is a must. If picnicking is on the agenda, there are plenty of picnic tables and grassy areas. Lots of beach options are also a available within walking distance. Lastly, there are at least two public restrooms along the route.

    2 months ago

  • Helen Mai★★★★★

    As a beach/nature lover, and visited many beaches, this place is absolutely amazing!!! 🌴 ⛱️ 🌴😎 😍 As soon as I arrived here, my mind is completely clear, peaceful and relaxed. Parking is an issue but not a big problem; just try to come early, or can park a bit far then have a nice walk to the park/beach; there is other option that use the shuttle service, it's FREE! Highly recommended to those who love to beach, beautiful nature: palm trees, flowers, rocks...and amazing ocean view! Would love to visit again soon!!!

    3 months ago

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