Shaw's Cove
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| Directions |
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to Shaw's Cove in Laguna Beach turn south on Wave St from Pacific Coast
Highway, Wave will "T" into Cliff Drive. From this point look to the left
or right for parking, to the right is closer to the beach access. |
| Parking |
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The
parking is available at Shaws Cove on a first come first serve basis. There
are no parking meters to pay, but there are several fire hydrants and private
driveways. If you park near either one you WILL get a ticket! Please remember
that this is a private residential area. Be very courteous to the neighborhood,
quiet and discreet. |
| Beach
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Beach
access is available from a stairway at the street level down to the shoreline.
The path is narrow with lots of foliage on either side all the way down
to the beach. When you get to the sand there is more room for towels and
gear on the left side but most people dive on the right side. |
| Facilities |
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The
only Facilities available at Shaw's Cove is a telephone at the top of the
stairs (same way you accessed the beach). There are NO bathrooms,
showers, tables etc. The telephone, however is nice for emergencies.
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| Diving |
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Most
diving at Shaw's Cove is done on the West side. There you will find a reef
running straight. Depths are to about 50 feet at the far end of the reef.
Marine life is abundant and most are rather small. If you take your time
and examine the rocks and cracks you will be amazed at the quantity and
diversity of life. See Diving the
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