Main Beach Park
Laguna Beach, CA
Free beach; metered/paid parking nearby
By Simir Shah
Updated September 10, 2026
★★★★★4.8(6,416 Google reviews)
From our editor — we've been
When we first landed in California this is where we'd go — sit and watch the waves and the volleyball players, get ice cream from the stand that only takes cash, then walk the shops on Forest Ave. Years later it's still where we bring visitors, and we usually end the day at Alessa. It's the beach town at its most itself: energetic, artsy, and right in the middle of everything.
💡 Local tip: The ice cream stand near the courts is cash only — bring some before you settle in.
Downtown Laguna's central beach — sand volleyball courts, half basketball courts and a playground right on the boardwalk, steps from the shops and restaurants on Forest Ave. Since 1955, it's hosted the Laguna Open, the oldest beach volleyball tournament in the world, and the playground's climbing structure is modeled after the city's landmark lifeguard tower next door.
Good for
- Ages 0–2
- Ages 10+
- Works for a wide age range
Happening near here
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Broadway St & Pacific Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651, USA
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Tides today
Next low tide
4:32 PM
-0.1 ft
Next high tide
9:48 AM
6 ft
Predictions from NOAA · Newport Bay Entrance station
What visitors say
- Denisse Ivette Hernández Simón★★★★★
Very nice. In the morning you can go and there are hardly any people. Beautiful place to take pictures and have a good time. Only in the afternoon does it get very crowded if you don't like people, you'll get angry.
2 months ago
- Meerim TT★★★★★
Laguna Beach is one of the clearest and most beautiful beaches I’ve visited. The ocean is stunning and the whole area feels like a wonderful part of nature. There is also a nice walking road along the beach, which makes it perfect for relaxing walks while enjoying the ocean views. A truly beautiful place to visit.
7 months ago
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