Treasure Island Beach — Attraction in Laguna Beach

It was a spectacular day at the beach. It started out as overcasted, but the sun eventually came out this day in June. Treasure Island is a great place to bring your family as this beach seems to be more family friendly than Laguna Beach. Beware of the tide, as it is strong and can bring you down if you are walking near a strong waves. If you have children, most children play in the sand or discover the amazing tide pools near the rocks. There is a marine guide near the tide pools to tell you what you may see in the tide pools that day. There is a telescope on spot where the marine guide shows you more marine life that you can spot unless you have binoculars. On this particular day, there was parent and their child looking at the tide pools. However, this child decided to go into the tide pools and play. The marine guide noticed that there was a child playing in the tide pools. The marine guide explained nicely that people are not allowed to disrupt the tide pools by touching or playing in them. I was shocked to see that the parent was not concerned about this as this parent patiently waited for the child to be done playing. Maybe the parent didn’t understand the language nor read the beach rules before entering Treasure Island Beach. In the future, it may help by placing a sign nearby the tide pools ,so that visitors read and understand they are not allowed to touch...

Absolutely gorgeous, one of our favorite places in Socal for sure. Because it's below a very expensive hotel the whole area to get there is kept in excellent condition, we love the way it's landscaped with many benches to sit and enjoy the view before to get to the beaches. They have machines that remove sand from the paved areas and they do a fantastic job at keeping it to high standards . There is a small covered parking lot, it's often full but there are other parking places close to the kids playground nearby . They charge for parking around 3 dollars per hour . There are restrooms with public access ( wich not always have paper to dry the hands ) and many outdoor places where to rinse feet or have a quick shower wich is super convenient and not something you find everywhere . There are a few access points to the beaches , and I would check the tide before choosing wich one going to. I remember at least 2 accessible ones although they are quite steep. Our favorite one it's a small section with rocks on both sides and sand in the middle , many people swim there because the waves are not as intense. There are seals . Please remember to respect the wildlife and don't go too close to them . I recommend to check for signs as sometimes bacteria levels are too high and it's better not to go...

Pros:

🌊 Clear blue water: The water is clean and transparent, allowing you to see to the bottom on calm days. You can spot various fish and shellfish. 🏞️ Impressive rock formations: Natural rock caves and arches are perfect for photos and exploration. You can enjoy the view from atop rocks or inside caves. 🦀 Rich intertidal zone: Explore marine life like starfish, crabs, sea snails, and more in the intertidal zone. Remember not to disturb them. 🍃 Clean and quiet atmosphere: With few tourists, the beach remains serene and tidy, providing a relaxing environment.

Cons:

🚗 Limited parking space: The small and often full parking lot might require a walk to the beach. Parking fees are high, and it's free only after 7 PM. 🌊 Rough waves: Caution is needed when swimming due to occasional rough waves, especially near rock formations. Stay clear for safety. 🌦️ Unpredictable weather: The weather can vary greatly, from hot and sunny to cloudy and windy. Check the forecast and dress accordingly...