Irvine Cove Beach

Irvine Cove Beach is a “private beach” for members of the gated community of Irvine Cove in north Laguna Beach. This beach has abundant sand and the cove is gorgeous. It’s too bad that the general public can’t walk in to it.

Technically all ocean beaches in California are open to the public up to the mean high tide level so if you can get to Irvine Cove from the water somehow you are allowed to use the beach.

The cove has two beaches actually, but the larger southern beach is most commonly used by beachgoers. A rock wall divides the cove and at low tides it is possible to walk through a rock arch for access to the smaller north beach.

Scuba divers enjoy this cove, as do surfers and skim boarders when water conditions are conducive to their sports. Swimming is also common, but dangerous rip currents can develop in a cove of this shape so be very cautious if you take a dip.

Since this cove isn’t open to the general public from land, your only way in is as a guest of an Irvine Cove resident or via the water somehow. Parking nearby is irrelevant since you can’t walk in through the private gates.

Moro Beach is a public beach just around the bend to the north that we highly recommend. Laguna Beach has so many wonderful beaches to choose from and here are the ones we suggest.

Address

Irvine Cove Dr
Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Other Names

Cameo Cove Beach

Owner

Private Gated Community

Activities

Swimming, Surfing, Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Bodyboarding, Skimboarding

Amenities

Lifeguard, Volleyball Courts, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Showers

Links

Water Quality
Tide Chart
Water Temps