Woods Cove · State Marine Reserve
Bluebird Beach
Bluebird Beach is a sandy stretch in front of the Surf & Sand Resort, about 1.1 miles south of Main Beach. A ramp at the corner of Coast Highway and Bluebird Canyon Drive leads down to it.
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What it’s like
Bluebird Beach is a sandy stretch in front of the Surf & Sand Resort, about 1.1 miles south of Main Beach in a straight line. The city says the ramp down to it is at the corner of South Coast Highway and Bluebird Canyon.
The city describes a mostly sandy stretch with a strong shore break. Several small reefs at the southern end are popular with body boarders, and the city says swimmers should avoid them. The city’s Mountain Road page places the second major rip current south toward Bluebird Beach.
Mountain Road Beach lies to the north. To the south, the stairs at Agate Street and Pearl Street lead down to the same shoreline.
Getting there and parking
You reach Bluebird Beach by a ramp, not a street-end stairway. The city places it at the corner of South Coast Highway and Bluebird Canyon Drive. Orange County Coastkeeper’s directions for marine protected area monitors describe it as the ramp beside the Surf & Sand hotel, and they list the stairs at Pearl Street and Ocean Way as the other way onto this stretch of sand.
There is no public beach lot. The Coastal Commission lists on-street parking for the Anita Street to Pearl Street stretch. The Coastkeeper guide suggests Ocean Way for the Pearl Street stairs, or Glenneyre Street one block up the hill across Coast Highway. The city lists three-hour meters in some areas and very limited neighborhood parking in others. The city’s parking page lists enforcement from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., but its lot list gives 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. for the off-season through June 2027, so check the meter. The parking guide covers permits and the summer lots.
The free Coastal Route trolley runs along Coast Highway every 20 to 30 minutes in the off-season. The getting around guide has the schedule.
The Coastal Commission lists no public restrooms on this stretch. Public restrooms and showers are at the three beaches the city recommends: Main Beach, Treasure Island Beach and Crescent Bay Beach.
Rules and safety
Bluebird is part of the Laguna Beach State Marine Reserve, which runs from Abalone Point south to Goff Island. The city’s page for the beach asks you not to take, collect or disturb marine life, and it prohibits taking rocks and shells. Fishing is not allowed at this beach.
Swim near a lifeguard and with a buddy, the city advises; it adds that not every beach has a lifeguard at all times. Dogs on leash are allowed, but only before 9 a.m. and after 6 p.m. between June 15 and September 10.
Good to know
The city closes beaches from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. and bans alcohol, smoking and fires on them. Adults 21 and over are included in the alcohol ban.
Housing and live figures for the area sit on the Woods Cove page. Bluebird Canyon Drive climbs inland from the ramp into Bluebird Canyon.
Live from NOAA
Tides and water at Bluebird
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Sources: NOAA tide predictions, station 9410580 and NOAA NDBC buoy 46253 (owned by Scripps). The buoy reads open water offshore; water at the beach can differ. Check posted lifeguard flags before you swim.
Things to do
Things to do at Bluebird
Living nearby
Woods Cove, by the numbers
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Questions
Where is the access to Bluebird Beach?
The city says the ramp that leads down to the beach is at the corner of South Coast Highway and Bluebird Canyon. The beach lies in front of the Surf & Sand Resort.
Can you swim at Bluebird Beach?
The city describes a mostly sandy stretch with a strong shore break, and it says the small reefs at the south end are popular with body boarders but should be avoided by swimmers. The city's Mountain Road page places a major rip current south toward Bluebird Beach.
Are there restrooms at Bluebird Beach?
The Coastal Commission lists no public restrooms on the Anita Street to Pearl Street stretch, which takes in Bluebird. The city recommends Main Beach, Treasure Island Beach or Crescent Bay Beach for restrooms and showers.
Can you fish at Bluebird Beach?
No. The city says fishing is not allowed at this beach, and the beach lies inside the Laguna Beach State Marine Reserve.
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Sources (16)
- Bluebird Beach page: in front of the Surf and Sand Hotel, ramp at the corner of South Coast Highway and Bluebird Canyon, mostly a sandy stretch with a strong shore break, small reefs at the south end popular with body boarders and to be avoided by swimmers, no taking marine life, no fishing (read via Wayback capture of December 13, 2025): lagunabeachcity.net, checked 2026-10-09
- City beach list: Bluebird Beach is a marine protected area (read via Wayback capture of July 12, 2026): lagunabeachcity.net, checked 2026-10-09
- Mountain Road page: second major rip current is south toward Bluebird Beach; Mountain Road Beach borders Bluebird Beach to the south (read via Wayback capture of April 16, 2026): lagunabeachcity.net, checked 2026-10-09
- Coastkeeper route guide: ramp beside the Surf & Sand hotel; stairs at Pearl Street and Ocean Way; parking along Ocean Way for the Pearl Street stairs, or on Glenneyre across Coast Highway and one block up the hill: coastkeeper.org, checked 2026-10-09
- Anita Street to Pearl Street listing (the stretch that takes in Bluebird): on-street parking, no fee, no restrooms; Main Beach coordinates: api.coastal.ca.gov, checked 2026-10-09
- Three-hour meters and limited neighborhood parking; restrooms at Main Beach, Treasure Island and Crescent Bay; swim near a lifeguard and with a buddy; closing hours; alcohol ("Even if you're 21"), smoking and fire rules; lifeguard coverage (read via Wayback capture of June 14, 2026): lagunabeachcity.net, checked 2026-10-09
- Parking page: parking enforcement hours are from 8:00am to 9:00pm: lagunabeachcity.net, checked 2026-10-28
- Public Parking Lots page, Off-Season Parking (September 8, 2026 to June 25, 2027): parking enforcement hours are from 8:00am to 7:00pm, and every lot that lists hours shows 8:00am to 7:00pm: lagunabeachcity.net, checked 2026-10-28
- Free Coastal Route trolley on Coast Highway every 20 to 30 minutes (off-season schedule; row of the 2026-10-09 verified table): lagunabeachcity.net, checked 2026-10-09
- Dogs on leash, summer hours before 9 a.m. and after 6 p.m. from June 15 to September 10 (read via Wayback capture of September 13, 2026): lagunabeachcity.net, checked 2026-10-09
- Laguna Beach State Marine Reserve runs from Abalone Point to Goff Island and names Bluebird Beach among its beaches; no-take rule; no fishing: wildlife.ca.gov, checked 2026-10-09
- Bluebird Canyon Drive position at Coast Highway and its segments running inland; shoreline position used for the beach coordinates: nominatim.openstreetmap.org, checked 2026-10-09
- Bluebird Canyon is a canyon neighborhood that follows the canyon inland (row of the 2026-10-09 verified table, realatrends-site docs/drafts/moving-to-laguna-beach/sources.md): lagunabeachcity.net, checked 2026-10-09
- Shoreline of the beach in front of the resort (OpenStreetMap coastline way): api.openstreetmap.org, checked 2026-10-09
- Agate Street and Pearl Street stairs lie south of the Bluebird shoreline (OpenStreetMap steps ways): api.openstreetmap.org, checked 2026-10-09
- Closest neighborhood: the realatrends.com Woods Cove page lists homes at 1585 and 1603 South Coast Highway, beside the Bluebird Canyon Drive corner, and on Agate and Pearl Streets: realatrends.com, checked 2026-10-09