Gorgeous Crystal Cove, roughly halfway between Laguna Beach and Newport, makes a great family day trip: From free guided ...

Crystal Cove State Park is one of the largest beaches you'll find in the greater Laguna Beach area. The shore measures 3.2 miles long, affording plenty of space for both lounging in the sand as ...

Visitors also recommended stopping at Ellen Browning Scripps Park (the park above the cove) for a picnic or a walk along the bluffs. Make sure to stop at the Children's Pool Beach along the way ...