Heisler Park in Laguna Beach, California is a perfect stop along the Pacific Coast Highway. It’s a perfect mix of tropical and wild beach. One of the best parks in all of Southern California, it’s a must see. If you want to truly appreciate how beautiful a beach can be, visit it early in the spring, after a rare Southern California dark and cloudy sky. Any beach can look appealing in bright sunshine and blue skies. For the wanderer that seeks raw and wild beauty where ocean touches the land, this is where you go.
Travel Guide Tips for Heisler Park
Location of Heisler Park: 361 Cliff Dr, Laguna Beach, California
Expect very limited parking given the popularity of this tide pool and sunset spot. Parking is $2.50 for four hours. Download the Laguna Beach Parking app on your phone.
Also, Heisler Park is a great scuba spot. But, it’s also a California Marine Protected Area, so shells and other tide pool temptations cannot be removed.
Leashed dogs were everywhere.
It connects to Laguna Beach’s Main Beach. Perfect for traditional beach activities with stretches of clean sand and shore and swimming.
Lots of stairs.
Restrooms are available.
An iconic beach site that captures the beauty of the Pacific Ocean. Also check out my blog on Wanderlusting Up the California Coast.
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