Boat Canyon Beach(Fisherman's Cove)

Located in North Laguna Beach between Shaw’s Cove and Diver’s Cove, Boat Canyon Beach, otherwise referred to as Fisherman’s Cove, is a small south-facing beach that is perfect for a relaxing beach day. Unlike more popular seaside spots in Laguna, Boat Canyon Beach is private, peaceful, and stress-free.

Amenities include tide pools, caves, and lifeguards. There are no facilities, but Heisler Park is just a block away and has restrooms and showers.

If you are looking for tranquility, the bluffs atop Boat Canyon Beach make for a perfect picnic setting. At the beach, you will find mellow waves, providing an exceptional, protected launch spot for kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding. For adventure seekers, you can venture about 100 feet from shore to a large flat rock referred to as Splash Rock, which is popular with scuba divers and snorkelers. If you are feeling even more adventurous, there are compact caves and tide pools at the south side of the beach to explore and observe amazing marine life.

To find the beach, drive to the north end of Heisler Park where you will see the beach entrance titled “Fisherman’s Cove.” There is limited metered parking along Cliff Drive nearby the beach entrance so be sure to plan ahead.

If you are looking for tranquility, the bluffs atop Boat Canyon Beach make for a perfect picnic setting. At the beach, you will find mellow waves, providing an exceptional, protected launch spot for kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding. For adventure seekers, you can venture about 100 feet from shore to a large flat rock referred to as Splash Rock, which is popular with scuba divers and snorkelers. If you are feeling even more adventurous, there are compact caves and tide pools at the south side of the beach to explore and observe amazing marine life.

If you get hungry, Boat Canyon Beach’s central location offers unparalleled access to some of Laguna Beach’s best dining within walking distance. We like Gina’s Pizza & Pastaria, a local favorite Italian restaurant known for its refreshing patio seating, responsive delivery service, and great selection of pizzas and toppings. If you are looking for a fine dining experience, you can walk just five minutes to Reunion Kitchen and Drink, a popular restaurant regarded for its meatloaf sandwich, beef stroganoff, rich butter cake, and overall, generous portions. It is also renowned for its perfect date night ambiance, as it is one of the 100 most romantic restaurants in the United States according to "Yelp." Only a block from Boat Canyon Beach, you can also visit Husky Boy Burgers, a fast-food restaurant known for its convenient drive-in style, reasonable prices, and its locally acclaimed Husky “Pastrami” Burger.

If you are looking for a place to stay near Boat Canyon Beach, you will find an array of accommodations within a 5-minute walk of the beach. At Arabella Laguna, a 4-Star luxury vacation rental property, its four buildings surround an elaborate courtyard with a barbeque for the guests’ use. Each cottage also has been refurbished in eclectic bungalow style with fine linens, a full kitchen, wireless internet, and a television. You can also make yourself at home at the 4-Star seaside hotel of Laguna Beach House, where its chic coastal decor and vintage furniture will fully immerse you in the Southern California Surf Culture. This hotel is also highly regarded for its genuine care for guests, highlighted by its complimentary coffee at daybreak, nightly wine hour at sunset, and cookies and milk before bed. Another nearby option is The Tides Laguna Beach, a charming 4-Star hotel known for its romantic environment, as well as its heated pool, patio, barbeques, and fireplace.