Totuava Beach(South Laguna Beach)

As one of Laguna Beach’s most underrated beaches, Totuava Beach’s claim to fame is unusual — it’s known for being the most difficult to access beach in Laguna. It has no direct public access, so it’s certainly not for everyone. To get to Totuava, park along Pacific Coast Highway and walk around Thousand Steps Beach’s dramatic rock cliffs. If you make the trek, you’ll be rewarded with a day at Laguna Beach’s most peaceful beach.

At Totuava Beach, beachgoers can decompress in paradise – you can lay down a towel and tan in the radiating sun or hitch an umbrella for some shade the shade. Prefer a more active beach day? Bring your surfboard and catch Totuava’s exhilarating waves, which are found deep in the ocean. And observe the native marine wildlife of the Pacific Ocean by scuba diving, snorkeling, and walking through tide pools.

At Totuava Beach, beachgoers can decompress in paradise – you can lay down a towel and tan in the radiating sun or hitch an umbrella for some shade the shade. Prefer a more active beach day? Bring your surfboard and catch Totuava’s exhilarating waves, which are found deep in the ocean. And observe the native marine wildlife of the Pacific Ocean by scuba diving, snorkeling, and walking through tide pools.

While Totuava Beach is known for being tucked away and inaccessible, it’s still just minutes from the action. For a quick bite, head to Laguna Thai By The Sea, an authentic Thai spot serving top-notch Pad Thai, Pad See Ew, and Tom Kha Soup. Prefer an adventurous fine dining experience? If so, dine at Raya, the Ritz Carlton’s Pan-Latin hotspot with panoramic ocean views. Feast on the restaurant’s renowned Lobster Tacos and Arroz Negro, a Spanish rice dish served with black forbidden rice, Maine lobster, prawn mussels, calamari, Dungeness crab, and chorizo.

Ready to call it a night? Laguna Beach has many world-class hotels. Perched on a bluff that’s just five minutes from Thousand Steps Beach, The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel is a celebrity hotspot that offers the most exclusive resort experience in all of Orange County. Its breathtaking Mediterranean design, ultra-luxe rooms, and stunning oceanfront locale make it a destination for discerning travelers that want to get away from the big city. For a more affordable stay, check into the Laguna Beach Lodge, a quaint inn with comfortable rooms that’s within walking distance of the beach.