Anita Street Beach

Located between Oak Street Beach and Thalia Street Beach, Anita Street Beach is the perfect place for a relaxing beach day. Unlike more popular seaside spots in Orange County, Anita Street Beach is uncrowded, peaceful, and stress-free.

The mild waves at Anita Street Beach are great for families to safely swim and boogie board together. These calm conditions also allow beginner surfers to learn without the stress of a crowded wave. If you are feeling even more adventurous, there is a reef that runs parallel with the shore, providing ample opportunities to snorkel and scuba dive. For more advanced surfers, the beach is also located in between two of the most popular surfing beaches in Orange County – Oak Street Beach and Thalia Street Beach.

Access to the beach can be found at the end of Anita Street, roughly 0.7 miles from downtown Laguna Beach, where you will find a ramp that leads to a beachside stairway. Due to its close vicinity to downtown, there is limited metered parking that can fill up quickly so be sure to plan ahead.

The mild waves at Anita Street Beach are great for families to safely swim and boogie board together. These calm conditions also allow beginner surfers to learn without the stress of a crowded wave. If you are feeling even more adventurous, there is a reef that runs parallel with the shore, providing ample opportunities to snorkel and scuba dive. For more advanced surfers, the beach is also located in between two of the most popular surfing beaches in Orange County – Oak Street Beach and Thalia Street Beach.

If you get hungry, Anita Street Beach’s incredible location offers unparalleled access to some of Laguna Beach’s best dining within walking distance. We like Penguin Café, a beachfront diner regarded as a local hot spot for its home-style brunch menu, personable and welcoming staff, and quick service. If you are looking for a fine dining experience, you can walk just two minutes to Natraj Cuisine of India, an authentic Indian restaurant known for its delicious lunchtime buffet, vegan-friendly dishes, and affordable prices. Directly across the street from Anita Street Beach, you can also visit the local favorite frozen yogurt shop, Active Culture, where you can indulge in a refreshing frozen yogurt after a day at the beach. It is highly regarded for its warm and lively atmosphere, as well as its healthy and inventive food offerings.

If you are looking for a place to stay near Anita Street Beach, you will find a variety of accommodations within a 5-minute walk of the beach. At La Casa del Camino, a charming 4-Star Spanish-style hotel, you will be met with a warm welcome from their fantastic staff and can enjoy live music during the Happy Hour provided at the hotel’s very own K’ya Bistro. You can also make yourself at home at the 4-Star oceanfront hotel of Laguna Riviera Hotel, which boasts astonishing views and provides private beach access. Being just two blocks south of downtown Laguna Beach, it is within convenient vicinity of all the popular shops and restaurants. Not far from Laguna Riviera Hotel, you will find The Retreat in Laguna, a 5-Star specialty lodging service known for its intimate Tuscany-inspired environment and central location.