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Shaw's Cove

Laguna Beach, California, United States
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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Beginner

Popular, shallow shore dive with swim-throughs and abundant macro.

Shore Access
3m Avg Depth
5m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, Shaws Cove, is a popular beach diving location in Southern California. It offers easy access to the water via a staircase located on the corner of Fairview Street and Cliff Drive. Be mindful of the residential area; please keep noise levels down when visiting. The cove features swim-throughs and abundant marine life, making it an appealing destination for divers. Nearby Crescent Bay (to the west) provides additional amenities such as restrooms and outdoor showers. There are no facilities directly at Shaws Cove.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Fair
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Very Good
Water Visibility Good Viz
Famousness Well Known

Plan Your Visit

shore divebeginner friendlymacro photographyswim-throughkelp forestrocky reef

Marine Life

GaribaldiCalifornia SheepheadKelp BassBlacksmithMoray EelSpiny LobsterNudibranchHorn SharkBat RaySea Urchin

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Beginner

Easy shore entry into a shallow, protected cove with mild conditions and no significant depth.

Hazards:
SurfSurgeRocky entry
Current Strength:

Mild

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