Thousand Steps Beach

Long exposure of rocks in waves, giving a mist like effect over ocean in Laguna Beach, California
This is known as the “Secret Pools” in Laguna Beach and its only access is through a cave at *very low tide*. It’s a dangerous spot if you don’t know what you’re doing. A young man got sucked into a blow hole when a rogue wave struck him and he unfortunately passed away. It is best to go with a local. #localsecrets
Don't say I didn't warn you Laguna Beach 1000 steps beach - actually it isn't that many but feels like it on the way back up #Adventure
Beautiful place to hike and explore
Here's what you'll see after hiking down that 1000 steps beach.


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Montage Laguna Beach

Montage Laguna Beach

5 out of 5
30801 South Coast Highway Laguna Beach CA
Montage Laguna Beach
The Ranch at Laguna Beach

The Ranch at Laguna Beach

4 out of 5
31106 Coast Highway Laguna Beach CA
The Ranch at Laguna Beach
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club

Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club

5 out of 5
1 Monarch Beach Resort Dana Point CA
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club
Le Petit Pali Laguna Beach

Le Petit Pali Laguna Beach

4 out of 5
30806 Coast Hwy Laguna Beach CA
Le Petit Pali Laguna Beach
Surf & Sand Laguna Beach

Surf & Sand Laguna Beach

5 out of 5
1555 S Coast Hwy Laguna Beach CA
Surf & Sand Laguna Beach
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

5 out of 5
1 Ritz Carlton Dr Dana Point CA
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
Pacific Edge Hotel

Pacific Edge Hotel

3 out of 5
647 South Coast Highway Laguna Beach CA
Pacific Edge Hotel
La Casa del Camino

La Casa del Camino

3.5 out of 5
1289 S Coast Hwy Laguna Beach CA
La Casa del Camino
Dana Point Marina Inn

Dana Point Marina Inn

3 out of 5
24800 Dana Point Harbor Dr Dana Point CA
Dana Point Marina Inn
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