Explore Aliso Beach

BEST BEACH FOR: Skimboarding and schlepping a boatload of gear onto the sand (as long as you score a spot in the lot).

Aliso Beach Park is perhaps the most widely renowned of all of Laguna’s beaches. It’s the only one with metered on-site parking, which makes getting to the sand a breeze. More notably, it’s the lone beach in the city with fire pits; however the fire pits have been closed during COVID. The real reason “Aliso Creek,” as it’s most commonly called, is famous is that it plays host to The Vic – the annual world championship of skimboarding.

On any given day, year-round, you can see the world’s best skimmers practicing on the heavy shore break. Listen as a lineup of riders slap their boards to cheer on superstars of the sport, like locals Blair Conklin and Amber Torrealba. Watch as these Vic-winning pros literally skim their boards across the shoreline, leap onto them at a full sprint, and glide up the face of a crashing wave before snapping a tight turn and tucking into the barrel. It’s remarkable to witness.

Though Aliso Beach is known worldwide for skimboarding, it only works for surfing during the rare northern swell. Because waves usually break right on-shore, larger days can be intimidating for inexperienced swimmers. It’s also wise to stay out of the creek itself, on the recommendation of the County Health Department. See safety warning below.

FAMOUS FOR

World-class skim boarding.

BEST BEACH FOR

Skimboarding and schlepping a boatload of gear onto the sand (as long as you score a spot in the lot).

ACTIVITIES

Swimming
Skimboarding
Surfing (winter)
Body surfing
Body boarding
Tide pools
(SUP) Stand-Up Paddling
Playground
Restrooms
Showers
Food

PARKING

Open 6am-10pm
Paid lot $1/hour year round

BEACH HOURS

Open year-round from 6 am – 10 pm

DOG RULES

June 15 – September 10, dogs are allowed BEFORE 9:00am and AFTER 6:00pm
September 11 – June 14, dogs are allowed during regular beach hours
Dogs must be on a leash that’s 6’ or shorter, at all times.

SAFETY WARNING

Please do not enter the creek area. The creek contains urban runoff and may contain bacteria. Contact with this may cause illness. For further information go to www.ocbeachinfo.com.