Crescent Bay

★★★★☆ (2,005)

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

Potential Wildlife Sightings

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

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Total number of species: 300

Octopus

10 Sightings
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Garibaldi Damselfish

189 Sightings
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14
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Total number of species: 80

Stingrays

28 Sightings
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11
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Total number of species: 55

Lobster

12 Sightings
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