About Who's Been Here Photos Revisions Aliso Beach Park Laguna Beach, CA More Info Entry Type: Shore Rating: 5.00 by 2 divers 8/19/2009 11:01 PM

Aliso Beach Park is a shore accessible salt water dive site, located in Laguna Beach, CA. This dive site has an average rating of 5.00 out of 5 from 2 scuba divers.

Are you a new diver looking to get your fins wet in a forgiving environment? This is the place! Bring a couple of tanks, a picnic lunch, and sunscreen, and you’ll be set for a very relaxing day. Located 1.8 miles North of South Laguna, and 2 miles South of Laguna Beach.
Dove the right side of Aliso which is called Treasure Island. Parked in the upper lot. Took gear to the far right beach and entry was great. Vis wasn’t too good, but I think this could be a great dive. Quarter machines for pay parking. Dove to 30 feet.
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Comments

badintexas - 10/19/2009 1:36 PM The best area is at the very north end of the beach where the reef and Aloso rock starts. Great underwater structures and caves as you progress North through the reefs. At the very tip of the rock formation the current and swell are very strong DO NOT GET CLOSE TO THE REEFS, you can get projected to it and risk injury or death ( Summer 1994) Life and plants are there and not near as abundant as it used to be before the construction started on top of the cliff. The storm water runoff deposited so much dirt and soil than the area lost 50 to 70% of its beauty, it is however still very interesting and inhabited. Night diving is great, lots of lobsters, calicos, perchs, Garibaldis and some occasional sand shark and rays still swimming around. Be safe.

badintexas - 10/19/2009 1:36 PM - Treasure Island just north of Aliso beach is a great dive. There is a new parking lot at the montage resort. Easy walk to beach on a new path developed for the resort. Winter is the best to dive. During lobster season the place is full every night. Usually calm conditions. Great reef and sea-life to be seen.

badintexas - 10/19/2009 1:35 PM Just a few diver comment reviews that I found online: -Dove the right side of Aliso which is called Treasure Island. Parked in the upper lot. Took gear to the far right beach and entry was great. Vis wasn’t too good, but I think this could be a great dive. Quarter machines for pay parking. Dove to 30 feet.