What is the water and sand quality of the Emerald Bay?

The coastline of Emerald Bay is covered with golden sand. It's relatively clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Emerald Bay?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Emerald Bay, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.Activities available on the ground:<ul><li>Beach volleyball</li></ul>

Is the Emerald Bay good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The area has the high prevalence of sharks so all swimmers should be very careful. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.The waves in the Emerald Bay are usually strong.There are few boats in the bay.

Is the Emerald Bay good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Emerald Bay secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.The following features add extra points:<ul><li>Mountains/hills in the vicinity</li></ul>

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Emerald Bay?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Emerald Bay.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Blk Dot Coffee is the closest place located 1600 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Emerald Bay?

There are 214 places to stay in the Emerald Bay area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Emerald Bay include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8308718&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">SCP Seven4One Hotel</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=9908312&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">14 West Laguna Beach</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3682966&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Hotel Joaquin</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7908136&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">LB-775 - Laguna Beach Oceanfront</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=9204008&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Cliff Dr View</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=9913503&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Sleepy Hollow Villas #1 in Laguna Beach</a></li></ul>

How far is the Emerald Bay from parking?

The Emerald Bay has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Emerald Bay?

There are 4 attractions near Emerald Bay that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Laguna Art Museum located in 2.2 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Emerald Bay?

The month with the highest temperature in Emerald Bay is August. Its average value reaches 25°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 22°C. The coldest month is February with air temperature 16°C and water 15°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Emerald Bay (California) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Emerald Bay (California) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.

Photo of Emerald Bay with bright sand surface

Photo of Emerald Bay with turquoise water surface

Emerald Bay

Laguna Beach, United States

#291 out of 385 in California 3

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Short walking distance Parking nearby

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Located within the settlement

Emerald Bay • 0.1 km

Map of beach

Playground Main Beach Playground

2.3km

Park Irvine Cove Beach

350m

Park Crescent Bay Point Park

440m

Park Crescent Bay Beach

550m

Park Shell Beach at Twin Points

830m

Park Laguna Coast Wilderness-Dartmoor/Dunagan-Gate 14

930m

Hiking Area Moro Ridge Lookout

970m

Hiking Area Crystal Cove State Park Tunnel

1.3km

Park Picnic Beach

1.4km

Park Friends Hortense Miller Garden

1.4km

Cafe Blk Dot Coffee

8.8 - Excellent 1.2km

Bar Reunion Kitchen + Drink Laguna Beach

9.2 - Excellent 1.2km

Restaurant Asada Tacos + Beer

9.2 - Excellent 1.2km

Cafe Starbucks

8.6 - Excellent 1.2km

Cafe Zeytoon Café

8.6 - Excellent 1.6km

American Restaurant The Royal Hawaiian

8.4 - Very good 1.7km

Coffee Shop Urth Caffe

8.4 - Very good 1.8km

American Restaurant Las Brisas

8.4 - Very good 1.8km

Coffee Shop Starbucks

8.4 - Very good 2km

Grocery Store Pavilions

1.3km

Grocery Store Whole Foods Market

2.2km

Tourist Attraction Laguna Art Museum

9 - Excellent 1.8km

Tourist Attraction Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters

9.4 - Excellent 2.3km

Tourist Attraction Vladimir Kush - Kush Fine Art Laguna Beach

9.4 - Excellent 2.3km

Tourist Attraction Sawdust Art Festival

9.2 - Excellent 2.6km

Landmark Top of the World

4.3km

Tourist Attraction Alta Laguna Park

9.6 - Exceptional 4.4km

Tourist Attraction Pacific Marine Mammal Center

9.6 - Exceptional 4.8km

Tourist Attraction Coastal Peak Park

9.4 - Excellent 5.9km

Tourist Attraction Aliso Beach

9.4 - Excellent 6.8km

Historical Landmark Pirate Tower

5.1km

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About

Emerald Bay is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 291th place out of 385 beaches in the California region 649.1 km away from its center, the city of Сакраменто. It is one of the beaches of Emerald Bay settlement, just 0.1 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, surrounded by the cliffs.

Weather

history

+23 ^o C +20 ^o C

Air temperature

4.9 M/S

Wind

+22 ^o C

Water temperature

1 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Emerald Bay • 0.1 km

Map of beach

Playground Main Beach Playground

2.3km

Park Irvine Cove Beach

350m

Park Crescent Bay Point Park

440m

Park Crescent Bay Beach

550m

Park Shell Beach at Twin Points

830m

Park Laguna Coast Wilderness-Dartmoor/Dunagan-Gate 14

930m

Hiking Area Moro Ridge Lookout

970m

Hiking Area Crystal Cove State Park Tunnel

1.3km

Park Picnic Beach

1.4km

Park Friends Hortense Miller Garden

1.4km

Cafe Blk Dot Coffee

8.8 - Excellent 1.2km

Bar Reunion Kitchen + Drink Laguna Beach

9.2 - Excellent 1.2km

Restaurant Asada Tacos + Beer

9.2 - Excellent 1.2km

Cafe Starbucks

8.6 - Excellent 1.2km

Cafe Zeytoon Café

8.6 - Excellent 1.6km

American Restaurant The Royal Hawaiian

8.4 - Very good 1.7km

Coffee Shop Urth Caffe

8.4 - Very good 1.8km

American Restaurant Las Brisas

8.4 - Very good 1.8km

Coffee Shop Starbucks

8.4 - Very good 2km

Grocery Store Pavilions

1.3km

Grocery Store Whole Foods Market

2.2km

Tourist Attraction Laguna Art Museum

9 - Excellent 1.8km

Tourist Attraction Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters

9.4 - Excellent 2.3km

Tourist Attraction Vladimir Kush - Kush Fine Art Laguna Beach

9.4 - Excellent 2.3km

Tourist Attraction Sawdust Art Festival

9.2 - Excellent 2.6km

Landmark Top of the World

4.3km

Tourist Attraction Alta Laguna Park

9.6 - Exceptional 4.4km

Tourist Attraction Pacific Marine Mammal Center

9.6 - Exceptional 4.8km

Tourist Attraction Coastal Peak Park

9.4 - Excellent 5.9km

Tourist Attraction Aliso Beach

9.4 - Excellent 6.8km

Historical Landmark Pirate Tower

5.1km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

3.2km from the beach

10 Exceptional

14 West Laguna Beach

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Emerald Bay • 3.2km from center

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3.3km from the beach

8.7 Excellent

SCP Seven4One Hotel

Hotel

Laguna Niguel • 3.2km from center

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8km from the beach

8 Very good

Relaxation Station

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Emerald Bay • 8km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.8 (Very good)

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Nearest Beaches

660m 9 min walk

Irvine Cove Beach

6.9 Good

1km 13 min walk

Crescent Bay Beach

8 Very good

1.3km 17 min walk

Shaws Cove

7.9 Very good

1.5km 20 min walk

Fishermans Cove beach

7.8 Very good

1.6km 22 min walk

Diver's Cove

8.2 Very good

2.1km

Heisler beach

7.5 Very good

2.5km

Scotchmans Cove Park beach

7.7 Very good

2.6km

Laguna beach

8.2 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Emerald Bay • 150m

Main locality of province

Sacramento • 649.1km

Transport

Airport

JNP • 8.6km

Bus Station

Laguna Beach Transit • 2.6km

Train Station

Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo • 12.6km

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Average Reviews rating

7 Good

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Luminous Rhea

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

This pristine and immaculate beach is a true gem, but reaching it can be quite a challenge.

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Nathanial Stone

Beach Practitioner • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

The beach with picturesque scenery and natural beauty. Its captivating charm is sure to leave you in awe and wonder as you take in the breathtaking views. The beach is a true masterpiece of nature, and a perfect spot for relaxation and rejuvenation.

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Jared Stalman

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

This secluded stretch of coastline is our own personal oasis, a place where we can escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and bask in the beauty of nature. The crystal-clear waters and soft sandy shores beckon us to unwind and soak up the sun, while the gentle lapping of the waves lulls us into a state of pure relaxation. This beach truly feels like our own special haven, a place where we can forget our worries and simply enjoy the tranquility of the sea.