Emerald Bay Beach

Located just south of Irvine Cove in Laguna Beach, Emerald Bay is a private beach community with arguably the most breathtaking bay and private beach in all of Southern California. The beach is a half-mile long and is supervised by lifeguards throughout the summer. 

Other amenities include a park centrally located along the beach with tennis courts, volleyball courts, grass areas, picnic tables, fire pits, and a community clubhouse pool.

The mild waves at Emerald Bay Beach are great for families to safely swim and bodyboard together. These calm conditions also allow beginner surfers to learn without the stress of a crowded wave. Beyond the water, the seaside park offers additional activities, including playing volleyball and having a picnic, that are perfect for families and friends looking to stay active. Throughout the year, the beach also hosts various holiday events, such as its well-known private fireworks show on the Fourth of July, that are sure to bring families and friends together.

You can easily find parking in the huge parking lot where Bay Crest Drive intersects with Emerald Bay Street.

The mild waves at Emerald Bay Beach are great for families to safely swim and bodyboard together. These calm conditions also allow beginner surfers to learn without the stress of a crowded wave. Beyond the water, the seaside park offers additional activities, including playing volleyball and having a picnic, that are perfect for families and friends looking to stay active. Throughout the year, the beach also hosts various holiday events, such as its well-known private fireworks show on the Fourth of July, that are sure to bring families and friends together.

If you get hungry, you can take a 2-minute drive south to Gina’s Pizza & Pastaria, a local favorite Italian restaurant known for its refreshing patio seating, responsive delivery service, and vast selection of pizzas and toppings. If you are looking for a fine dining experience, you can drive just three 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." Not far from Reunion Kitchen and Drink, 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 Emerald Bay Beach, you can drive just two minutes to Arabella Laguna, a 4-Star luxury vacation rental property known for its 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 Crescent Bay Inn, a boutique 4-Star hotel known for its caring and attentive staff, convenient vicinity to the beach, and free continental breakfast.