Cress Street
About Cress Street
Cress Street is described as one of the best dives in Laguna Beach, with an easy stair access. Divers should enter and exit either north or south of the nearby houses to avoid ending up on a shallow reef. The area is a protected marine zone with strict rules against taking shells or any wildlife. Expect to see abundant sea lions, lobsters, and fish.
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Safety & Access At Cress Street
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Enter and exit north or south of the houses by the stairs; using the wrong line can put you onto a shallow reef. Do not remove shells or wildlife.
Access Restrictions
Protected marine area with rules prohibiting removal of shells or any wildlife within Laguna Beach city limits.
Legal Notes
No shells or any wildlife may be taken out of the ocean within Laguna Beach city limits.
Local Intel For Cress Street
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Scuba
Easy shore entry, but careful navigation on entry and exit is needed to avoid the shallow reef.
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