Thousand Steps Pools

Laguna Beach, California

4.3/5

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A beautiful, sometimes secluded beach with two man made pools that collect saltwater during high tide and warm up during low tide. Unbelievable sunset views.

Driving down PCH southbound. Park at 9th street Laguna beach. You'l descend 219 stairs to be exact (feels like a 1,000). Once on the beach head to your left (south) until you come across a cave.

Head through the cave (tide willing, best to go during a mid-low tide) and continue along the sea-side rocks. After only about 1/4 mile, you'll get to the highest point of the hike and you will be able to see the pools on the other side of the beach.

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Please exercise extreme caution if heading to this location. This area may be closed due to tide or a large, incoming swell. Be sure to ask the lifeguards and check the tide and swell conditions before visiting.

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Grant

Thousand Steps Pools

02/18/16

Try and make sure the tide has just come up (high tide) to bring fresh water into the pools and you'll be pleasantly surprised. This place is perfect and right on the beach. It's definitely open to the public.

5.0

jenna dahl

Thousand Steps Pools

01/18/16

I've been here before and it was so cool but isn't it someone's property? a lifeguard yelled at me last time I tried to go

5.0

Suzette Therese

Thousand Steps Pools

02/12/15

Very beautiful! where do you keep valuables while swimming?

Steven Costantino

Thousand Steps Pools

10/28/14

nice little hidden gem in Laguna Beach

4.5

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