Beach

Main Beach (Laguna Beach)

California

About

Main Beach is a public ocean beach in Laguna Beach, California, sitting within Main Beach Park just steps from town. The beach has restrooms, lifeguards and accessible access, and swimming is allowed. There is no fee to visit. Weather here stays mild all year. Typical averages from a nearby Laguna Beach weather station run from highs of about 67 to 68°F with lows near 44°F in December and January, up to highs around 81°F with lows near 60°F in August and September. Late summer is the warmest stretch, and July and August average no wet days. Winter brings the most rain, with about six wet days a month in January and February. Snow isn't part of the picture in any month. For something beyond the sand, Water Tank Trail starts about 0.6 miles away, and the Laguna Beach climbing area is under a mile off. Boat Trail and Canyon Acres Trail both lie about 1.3 miles away, and Doheny State Beach Campground is roughly 7.5 miles off for an overnight stay.

Beach Details

Swimming

Allowed

Lifeguards

On duty (often seasonal)

Parking

Available

Fee

Free

Restrooms

Yes

Accessible access

Yes

As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.

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Location

Main Beach (Laguna Beach)

California

Data: California Coastal Commission, YourCoast public access data. Source metadata

Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: Year-round. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 67–81°F and lows of 44–61°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Laguna Beach, CA weather station, 0.3 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.

  1. Jan68° high44° low
  2. Feb68° high45° low
  3. Mar69° high48° low
  4. Apr72° high50° low
  5. May74° high54° low
  6. Jun76° high58° low
  7. Jul79° high60° low
  8. Aug81° high61° low
  9. Sep81° high58° low
  10. Oct77° high55° low
  11. Nov72° high49° low
  12. Dec67° high44° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

  • Main Beach Park · Public land
Nearest town
Laguna Beach, California · 1.4 mi

Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

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