Crescent Bay Point Park

Scenic and beautiful. Keep in mind, though, that it’s very popular and can get crowded… especially with kids/​teens

A note for those wishing to book a service or ceremony at this breathtaking location —
I attended a memorial service up here. It had been reserved by the family with the town of Laguna Beach for an hour. They will reserve it for you, which means no one else can book the place, but they cannot stop the tourists from using the spot to admire the views. it has grand views of the ocean, Seal Rock and the Crescent Bay Beach below.
The seating is spectacular for a gathering. Plenty of seats, I might add, with the concrete excedra. You couldn’t ask for a more beautiful place to hold a service.
There are two problems I recognized. No parking! One family took a while to get there; they parked so far away. The service had to wait until they arrived. The second problem is the number of tourists around. Most of whom do not realize what is going on and stop by to check it out. No privacy!

This is one of my favorite hidden gems in Laguna Beach. In the middle of a cute little neighborhood. But the view is fierce. A lot of people have their weddings here because it is that beautiful. There are little sections of places you can go to, to check out the different views of the ocean. You can even hear seals from this view point. They are so cute. And at night you can see the whole Laguna strip. It’s so pretty. It definitely has a different vibe, and beauty at night.

Absolutely stunning view. The park is very small though so don’t expect much to do. It is a small look out point with a great view of the beach and ocean!

Hands down my favorite view and beach in OC. I took my family about a year ago when I discovered it and we’ve been coming ever since. The water is crystal clear and looks as though you’re in a beach in Cancun on sunny days. You even see people snorkeling. I also like the fact that it’s a smaller beach and is more private. The view from the park is beautiful and you can get the best pics from the park. In the summer it does get pretty crowded though so plan on coming earlier if you’re planning a beach day.

Great local beach in Laguna with gorgeous view! Free street parking with easy access. The best part? It’s not a tourist spot like many other beaches around, so you can truly enjoy the tranquil beach with more privacy. See you there sometime!

Crescent Bay Point Park has beautiful views and gorgeous greenery, however, I wouldn’t really consider it a park. We were in the area looking for a place to throw the baseball around… this is not the place for that. The views were totally worth it though!

My boyfriend and I came here yesterday and enjoyed a wonderful and romantic picnic. The park is located in a residential area so parking may be a little tight, but we got lucky and found a parking spot right in front of the park. Everything was very clean and peaceful — it was a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon. If you would like to go to the beach, you have to go down some stairs which is like a 20 second walk from the park. This spot is about 3 – 5 minutes or so from Laguna Beach (where it’s super packed) so this is a great spot if you would like a more relaxed atmosphere. We will definitely be coming back here more often! :)

Very beautiful place to take some great pictures. I highly recommend Laguna beach. It’s one of my favorite place to visit and hangout.

I didnt know what to expect, outside of incredibly picturesque views. So when I rolled up, I was surprised that the only parking available was on an unoccupied curb, and that it was a super tiny park, with super spectacular views! You can bring a tripod, but you dont have to, as there are railings all around for you to stabilize your arms on, while you get that great phone photo.
BTW: To get here, you’ll most likely be on a toll road, so don’t forget to pay your tolls at

… because you only get a 5 day before/​after your visit to pay for your tolls on their website. If you forget to do this, you’ll receive a friendly «Notice of Toll Evasion» violation notice in the mail. And there is a Violation Dispute Process, which is extremely effective, if your name just happens to be Justin Bieber

Came here on Tuesday to take a few pics and to walk around. Wished it was a clear and gorgeous day – that would have been a bonus. Instead, it rained and poured and i got pretty wet. I came out here in hopes to find the sea lions. But they were nowhere to be seen! I guess they hid. Not sure where they go during stormy weather.

Beautiful park !!! A must see for residents or visitors !!! There are a few great points to get some great shots from. This is a small park. They do offer a small amphitheater type sitting area to take in the beauty, sites and sounds of the mighty Pacific !!!

This park is a little slice of the good life even if you think you’ll never be able to afford it. Take a picnic here and keep dreaming because this place is sublime! It’s In a sort of a pullout from a neighborhood which keeps the area (sans the animals) very quiet. The birds here can holler a bit but its like their job. The crashing of the waves below you can really pass a beautiful afternoon and put anyone in a great mood. My boyfriend and I just stumbled upon this place years ago and have been returning since.

Although I’ve been coming to this spot for almost 20 years, I never thought of checking in until recently.
My friends and I hike in North Laguna off the Dartmoor trailhead and almost always stop by this park to end the hike.
Over the years I’ve seen everything from Dolphins, to sharks to whales swimming by off Seal Rock. On a few more adventurous outings I’ve even some nude photo shoots on the rocks below.
I’ve been here during weddings, birthday parties, prom pictures, anniversaries and wedding proposals. It may sound like it’s busy, but it never really is crowded and you can always get a shot of the view you want.
This location is absolutely beautiful at all times of the day and you can find it easy to just hang out here for hours if you don’t have anything else planned.
For those who have yet to make it here, do so at your earliest as it will be one of the most memorable views of your life.

Great place to just sit and watch the birds, waves, and the pretty Laguna landscape.
It’s very peaceful and relaxing. You can do a lot of reflection on life and brainstorming on any ideas you have in your head when just need a little place to get away and have some peace and quiet.
Much better on the weekdays when no one else is around.

One of my favorite psych professors claimed this place to be «one of the most romantic places in Laguna.» Apparently, sometimes you can see dolphins playing out in the distance and makes for a beautiful sunrise/​sunset. Naturally, I brought one of my friends here! Hah.
This is more of a viewpoint than an actual park to me. The grass area was a bit small for a park, but when you walk past it, you get quite a view. It overlooks Crescent Bay beach on the left and to the right you see towering cliffs. When you look at the ocean you can see for miles. No dolphins, but I saw a sea lion on one of the lonely rocks out at sea. I guess that this miiight be romantic, but obviously at the right time and with the right person.
Problem? How do I get down to the beach? You can’t! Or at least I think you can’t. While there I tried to go down but with no luck. Keep in mind that this park is also inside a residential area, if you walk into it, you won’t be going anywhere because there’s no beach access.
I wouldn’t mind having a picnic here. Lovely.

Nice little park with a grassy area for picnics and some beautiful sea breeze.
Beautiful lookout over the beach for sweeping views of the coastline.
Cute little seal statue for photo ops!

I never even knew this was here until December ’12, when my now bf insisted we take a little cruise after a dinner date and we ended up in this hidden little spot. I’ve been to Emerald Bay and Shaw’s Cove many times, it was where I did one of my open water dives in my scuba course. but never even realized this cute little park was nestled away on the bluff, overlooking the ocean. Stunning views, especially at night, a great place to take a date that’s for sure (^_​~). The park is up the road off of Coast Hwy, tucked into the housing area in the back. They actually have a nice little area, big enough for a few small groups (4 – 6 people) to congregate without being on top of each other which is nice.
Since then, we’ve coming back at various points of the day. The sunrise is gorgeous, especially after its just rained and the sky is completely clear. During the morning and early afternoon you can watch dolphins frolicking in the waves below, or enjoy a picnic lunch and be visited by a family of little white bunnies that are park residents! In the evening, the sky paints a lovely picture that is never the same, but always beautiful. I love the bluish, purpley, sort of pink evening sky, and this view rarely disappoints. Come visit late night and you’ll be treated to a stunning view of the stars, and moons reflection playing across the waves which look inky black. It’s pretty cool. Take a jacket depending on the weather, it gets pretty cool up here!
If you’ve never been, go. Take someone, or go alone. Either way, you will be rewarded with one of the most amazing views nature has to offer. I’m an ocean baby, so I might be partial but I really do think it’ll be one of the best views you’ve ever seen.

A great spot for a nice picnic or take magnificent photos of the ocean. The park is small but well maintained. It’s in a residential area so parking can be a little tight. This place would make a great spot for a small wedding ceremony. Would recommend checking this place out when the sunsets. Very romantic!

We had passed by this vista point sign on PCH, I don’t know how many times, while driving in Laguna Beach. After we had lunch in the Crystal Cove area, we decided to see where this «vista point» was. It led to a small park at the end of a residential street. There was a nice patch of grass when you first walked up where several people were lounging on blankets or having a picnic.
There were some beautiful flowers in the park along the pathway down to the ocean views.
When you got to the end of the pathway there were some little alcove-​like areas where you could just take in the my breathtaking view of Laguna Beach. Because of the high vantage point, you could take in the most incredible panoramic views. It was beautiful May day when we were there, and the ocean was a sparkling, turquoise blue color.

Crescent Bay Point Park is truly a hidden gem in Laguna Beach. Beautifully maintained and just a wonderful little park to get some really brilliant views of how beautiful Laguna Beach is.