Moss Street Beach

Moss Street Beach is a small rocky and narrow beach in Laguna Beach, California. It’s a tight spot for sunbathing on sunny summer days as there isn’t much dry sand. Tidepooling and scuba diving are the main draws to this cove.

At the end of Moss St (one block west of South Coast Highway) there is a brick wall and a stairwell that drops down to the rocks in Moss Cove. There is not much sand at high tide so consult tide tables online and consider a visit to this secluded spot when the tide is out. Tide pools on both ends of the cove are exposed during low tide.

This is a popular scuba diving spot for the reefs near Moss Point and for Woods Cove Beach to the north which can be accessed by entering the water at Moss Cove.

For parking, there are street parking spaces are available on Moss Street and on the highway, but they are in high demand for the coves in this area so get there early if possible.

Ruby Street Park is at the end of Ruby Street (one block north) and is worth a visit. It’s a tiny park with lots of plants and a wonderful viewpoint that looks down on the rocky shore and Woods Cove.

Note that Moss Street Beach is the official name of the beach on signs near the access entrance, but the beach is commonly referred to as Moss Cove or Moss Point Beach for the rocky point on the south side of the beach (the signage is confusing here).

Address

101 Moss St
Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Phone

949-497-0319

Other Names

Moss Point Beach, Moss Cove Beach

Owner

City Beach

Pet Details

No dogs allowed on beach 9am to 6pm June 15 to Sept 10. Ok on leash outside of those dates and times

Fees

Limited free street parking nearby

Activities

Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Tidepooling

Amenities

Lifeguard, Tide Pools, No Facilities

Links

Tide Chart
Water Quality
Water Temps