Crescent Bay
★★★★☆
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Located in the heart of Southern California, Crescent Bay in Laguna Beach is one of the most popular dive sites in this area. It can be accessed from Circle Way via a set of stairs or near Cliff Drive via a paved ramp. The stairway is between private homes so please be mindful of the neighbors.
Wildlife encounters include large rays, sand dollars, lobster, sheepshead, garibaldi, sand bass, sculpin, and more!
Dive Activity & Environmental Conditions
Top Wildlife Sightings
Most frequently spotted marine life based on dive logs
#1
Garibaldi Damselfish
174
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#2
Stingrays
28
Total Sightings
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#3
Lobster
12
Total Sightings
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#4
Octopus
9
Total Sightings
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#5
Crab
7
Total Sightings
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M
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#6
Wrasse
6
Total Sightings
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N
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#7
Flounder
5
Total Sightings
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M
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A
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#8
Nudibranch
5
Total Sightings
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