Beaches near Laguna Beach — grades and where to stay
40 beaches within 50 miles of Laguna Beach, 40 with an A–F Beach Safety Grade (14 grade A). Compare water quality, then book hotels, condos and vacation rentals on the map.
Where to stay in Laguna Beach
Live hotels, condos and vacation rentals in Laguna Beach — pick a beach from the graded list, then book nearby.
Top-rated places to stay near Laguna Beach
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Beaches near Laguna Beach
How to pick a beach near Laguna Beach
Grade A water
Lowest multi-year bacteria exceedance in this radius.
- Emerald Bay — 1.7 mi
- Laguna Beach - Victrau — 2.2 mi
- Crystal Cove State Park - Elmoroz — 2.2 mi
- South Laguna Beach — 5 mi
Closest to town
- Emerald Bay — 1.7 mi · Grade A
- Laguna Beach - Victrau — 2.2 mi · Grade A
- Crystal Cove State Park - Elmoroz — 2.2 mi · Grade A
- Aliso County Beach - Acm1u — 2.6 mi · Grade B
Graded beaches within 50 miles
1.7 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
2.2 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
2.2 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
5 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
11 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
13.8 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
17.1 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
32 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
34 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
38.7 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
39.6 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
42.6 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
47.6 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
48.2 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
2.6 mi · Grade B (Good)
6.5 mi · Grade B (Good)
6.8 mi · Grade B (Good)
7.3 mi · Grade B (Good)
9.1 mi · Grade B (Good)
11.7 mi · Grade B (Good)
13.7 mi · Grade B (Good)
19.9 mi · Grade B (Good)
21.5 mi · Grade B (Good)
41.2 mi · Grade B (Good)
44.2 mi · Grade B (Good)
45.1 mi · Grade B (Good)
5.4 mi · Grade C (Fair)
10.8 mi · Grade C (Fair)
23.4 mi · Grade C (Fair)
34.9 mi · Grade C (Fair)
44.4 mi · Grade C (Fair)
48.3 mi · Grade C (Fair)
7.9 mi · Grade D (Poor)
23.7 mi · Grade D (Poor)
23.8 mi · Grade D (Poor)
25.4 mi · Grade D (Poor)
30.9 mi · Grade D (Poor)
46.5 mi · Grade D (Poor)
15.3 mi · Grade F (Failing)
32.2 mi · Grade F (Failing)
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
14 of the 40 beaches within 50 miles of Laguna Beach carry a Beach Safety Grade of A. Grades are multi-year bacteria exceedance from EPA monitoring, not a same-day clearance.
Hotels, condos and vacation rentals around Laguna Beach, California are on the map below with live availability. Stay closer to an A- or B-grade beach if swimming is the point of the trip.
None of the listed beaches near Laguna Beach currently show an active EPA BEACON advisory on this site. Always check local health-department notices the day you swim.
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