Salt Creek Beach is a gorgeous stretch of coastline and beach in South Laguna along the Laguna Niguel and Dana Point border. Unlike many of the beaches in South Laguna there is a large metered parking lot, a snack bar, a paid cart ride up and down the hill, a basketball half court, a bike and running path, barbeque pits, picnic area and a large grassy noll. Few places in Laguna Beach have these kinds of amenities but therein lies the charm of Laguna Beach. It is less commercialized and closer to its natural state than most areas of the coast in Southern California.
The beach has one of the best waves in Southern California. The water is an often see through blue-green that is incredibly inviting and aesthetically pleasing. This spot is a favorite of body surfers, tray surfers, body boarders and surfers. Because of the direction the beach faces it is open to waves from both the north, west and south which makes it a very consistent break. I met Scotty Carter there in 1986. It is incredible to think that much time has gone by.
Above is another example of how good Mother Nature is to Salt Creek. The place is beautiful!
Article By: Rob Brack
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