You’ve seen it. Now experience the sport that’s sweeping the surf/paddle nation. Stand-Up Paddleboarding was made popular by surf legend Laird Hamilton, as a way to catch ginormous waves. And to workout when the surf was “flat.” But you don’t have to be Laird to enjoy the incredible sensation of gliding along the water, powered by alternating strokes of your long stand-up paddle.
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Our thick and stable boards allow you to easily get to your feet, and stay there. It’s a relaxing yet invigorating way to see the ocean, the coastline, and get a great core workout. Paddleboarding in Laguna is especially tasty, with a stretch of calm waters protected from prevailing winds by Catalina Island. We launch from a quaint cove with a channel that is uniquely wave protected. Which makes it easy to get out to sea. Then you’ll see what makes Laguna magical; hidden coves with crystal clear waters and a technicolor coastline of sand, reefs and bluffs. Plus abundant sea life, from golden garabaldis, friendly sea lions and curious dolphins, to our amazing kelp beds (an endless eco-system often referred to as an underwater rain forest). You’ll have time to sit on your board and learn about this marvelous resurgence.
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$125/person – one person
$112.50/person – two people
$100/person – three people
Two hours paddling the Pacific
Private instructor / guide
Sandy beach launch
Optional wetsuit
Call 949-275-7544 for reservations or book online
Directions to La Vida Laguna’s Paddleboard Lesson/Tour:
The Beach Access to Fisherman’s Cove is a staircase to the right of 631 Cliff Drive, Laguna Beach, CA. 92651. Walk down the staircase (next to the sign that says “Fisherman’s Cove”) and follow the path to the left to meet your guide on the sand. Click here for maps and directions.
PARKING AND WHAT TO BRING: Park anywhere in the neighborhood on the street, as long as you are not in/blocking a driveway or crossing a red curb area. Cliff Drive along Heisler Park has 4 hour metered parking, as does the ocean side of PCH. Lock all valuables in your trunk, and bring water, keys, towel, shoes, sunblock, etc. down to the beach with you. Bathing suit and water friendly clothing is recommended.
From the north (on Pacific Coast Highway, a.k.a. PCH)
Take PCH into North Laguna. First two traffic lights are Viejo and Cliff. There is a Shell station on the left. Go through both lights to the next one. That is the 2nd Cliff Drive. At the light it says Beverly Street to the left, and Cliff Drive to the right. Turn right. The road forks immediately – you want to turn Left and drive down the hill. At the bottom of the hill on your right, the Beach Access to Fisherman’s Cove is a staircase to the right of 631 Cliff Drive, Laguna Beach, CA. 92651. Walk down the staircase (next to the sign that says “Fisherman’s Cove”) and follow the path to the left to meet your guide on the sand.
From the south (on PCH)
Take PCH into Laguna Beach. Go past Main Beach and the intersection of Broadway. Go up the hill, pass one traffic light and one crosswalk. Take a left at the next stoplight “Myrtle”. Drive one block and take your first right on to Cliff Drive. Drive a few blocks (Heisler park and the ocean will be on your left), when the road heads downhill you will see a big white building with the address 631 Cliff Drive. Beach Access to Fisherman’s Cove is a staircase to the right of 631 Cliff Drive, Laguna Beach, CA. 92651. Walk down the staircase (next to the sign that says “Fisherman’s Cove”) and follow the path to the left to meet your guide on the sand.
From the east (on Laguna Canyon Road / 133)
Take Laguna Canyon Road into Laguna Beach until it dead ends at Pacific Coast Highway. Turn right and go up the hill, pass one traffic light and one crosswalk. Take a left at the next stoplight “Myrtle”. Drive one block and take your first right on to Cliff Drive. Drive a few blocks (Heisler park and the ocean will be on your left), when the road heads downhill you will see a big white building with the address 631 Cliff Drive. Beach Access to Fisherman’s Cove is a staircase to the right of 631 Cliff Drive, Laguna Beach, CA. 92651. Walk down the staircase (next to the sign that says “Fisherman’s Cove”) and follow the path to the left to meet your guide on the sand.
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