The Wedge

Surfline's Blair Mathieson describes this wave best,

"The Wedge is not a wave -- it's a 20-foot-plus meat grinder dreamed up by the devil himself. It heaves, bends and pulverizes in ways that good little waves aren't supposed to act. The first time you swim or paddle out on a solid day, a typical thought might be, 'Dang, is my chiropractor covered in my medical plan?'

The Wedge is a combination of two waves that merge together, thrusting into a titanic slingshot that breaks with enough pounds per square inch to send Stone Cold Steve Austin to the mat. It takes a south swell only, refracting the swell energy off the jetty and creating a sideways wave that slings across the beach and mates with the next wave in the set. The result is what locals fittingly call a "humping effect," where the set waves jack, expand and release in unimaginable ways."

Therefore, for the psycho thrill-seekers, this is your beach but for the rest of us, bring a chair and enjoy the show.

Crescent Bay

LOVELY, that is the best word I can use to describe this beach. I am totally in love with this little cove, it reminds me of another cove on the North Shore that I dream about, . . . Cawella Bay.

It is just right off PCH in Laguna Beach.

PARKING IS FREE: You can park in the neighborhood overlooking the bay and take the stairs down the cliff to the cove. I will post better pictures when I go in the daytime.

THERE IS SO MUCH TO DO THERE:
Tidepools for kids to find cool sea life, little caves to explore, a really mellow blow hole and a ton of scuba divers. It is an awesome place to take a canoe or snorkel,really mellow waves except a shore break so don't bother bringing a surfboard, unless you want to paddle around in the cove.

AMENITIES: There are even bathrooms, showers and drinking fountains.

WHAT I LIKE: The sand is really soft beach sand and it is always clean. Spring time is the best time to go if you like a little more privacy. It can get crowded in the summer since it is such a small space. What I love most, it is so romantic, grab a dinner at sunset and take it here, so private and intimate. I also love looking at all the unique styles of the houses on the cliff overlooking this bay. Maybe we will see you here soon!


DIRECTIONS: Heading south on PCH from Crystal Cove, turn right on Crescent Bay small side street.