Laguna Beach-Goff Island Beach

Goff Beach is best accessed by the stairs that lead down from the Montage Resort. Popular activities include swimming, skin and scuba diving, tide pooling, and other beach activities. The beach is relatively protected from most surf and results in some great snorkeling and scuba diving opportunities. This beach is rocky bottom with small shorebreak type surf. There are many rocks in the area so care should be taken when swimming in the cove. Currents can form along the rocks in the cove. Care should be taken to not get too close while swimming and/or snorkeling. This small cove has a lifeguard in the summer. Reminders: There is a 3-day rain advisory after each rain storm, use caution as bacteria levels can increase during this period. The County Environmental Health staff advises swimmers that levels of bacteria can rise significantly in ocean and bay waters adjacent to storm drains, creeks and rivers. Swimmers should avoid coastal waters impacted by discharging storm drains creeks and rivers, and beach users should avoid contact with any runoff on the beach during dry or wet weather conditions. As an extra precaution remain 500 ft away on either side from any outfalls.