Table Rock Beach

Table Rock is not easy to find and there is no parking close by. You have to be creative in finding a proper restroom as well, since there isn’t one down on the pristine, private Table Rock Beach.
It’s a place to go for an hour or two. Your knees will get a good work-​out by climbing down all those steps to get to the ocean, but it’s totally worth it.
Please DO NOT climb on the flat rock that is called Table Rock and by all means, DO NOT JUMP into the water off of that rock! There are treacherous jagged rocks that hide just beneath the sapphire blue waves that will crack your skull open if you fall into it in the wrong spot. Many have died there, I kid you not.
Mother Ocean is a beautiful force of nature, but she is not to be messed with or disrespected. Please admire her from the sand — that is the only place that you are safe.
Be careful swimming on the left side of that small beach — the waves come in with a punch and they are known to knock a person down and drag them backwards by their feet to the open sea with wicked swiftness! They keep the lifeguards busy!
Be safe, bring a folding chair, towel and some food.
This beach is a wild and pure experience.
Try not to tell anyone that you went there.
X O

Such a beautiful beach! Water is clean and it wasn’t too packed! The rocks make the scenery so beautiful! Waves are a bit crazy but I’d def come back

A fun hidden beach in Laguna that requires less of a workout than Thousand Steps. Lots of wildlife here from stingrays to starfish! Local kids like to jump from the rocks on the north end which is beyond me as there are rocks jutting out at sea level. It’s also fun to swim around the bend on the south side to the secret cove, which at low tide includes a tunnel to Thousand Steps.

Another hidden gem along the coast!
I love this beach, it’s so secluded.
There’s wooden stairs towards the beach and it has tons of beautiful flowers.
Clear water, clean beach.
Tidepools!
Other than that, parking can be difficult.
Park along Coast Hwy or anywhere in the residential area.
I don’t even want to review this place but oh well, keeping track of all the beaches we’ve been to,
Such a slice of paradise! One of my favorite beaches in Laguna!

Our daughter took us here and it was worht the mess with parking and the stairs! It is gorgeous! As beautiful as Tulum or Costa Rica!

Such a fun and clean beach!!! Pretty crowded for a «private beach.» I could see how it could be dangerous. Just don’t be stupid and you should be good. Didn’t get a chance to swim to the secret cave because the waves were pretty strong and I don’t think my little self would’ve made it back lol.

Shhhh. Don’t tell too many people about this little cove of paradise! ;)
Follow the great directions/​parking already posted — very easy.
Steps are a great workout on the way up!
*The lifeguard at Table Rock Beach is consistently monitoring the cliff divers. One really should respect the danger of the rocks as well as the severe ocean floor drop off which happens very quickly from shore. (Not recommended for children — far safer & better designed beaches in Laguna and OC for families.)
*The OC police have a presence especially on Fridays and the weekend. They will inspect coolers for alcohol and issue summons on the spot. Zero tolerance.
Please respect the quiet and beautiful haven Table Rock offers. Enjoy!

Awesome beach, with a great view. Only downside are the dick lifeguards that get mad at you for cliff jumping. My friends and I jumped once, and were threatened by the lifeguards of getting a ticket. I’ll definitely be going back again and cliff jumping.

Been here many times for years now and I absolutely love it here but lately there’s too make kids that figured this place out and it’s not as fun as it used to be. Good thing I love to swim and go a mile deep and everyone looks at me like wtf Is that guy doing blah blah he can die … No it will never happen… I am a human shark :) I might even eat smaller fishes deep down there haha
But Ya I love this beach but starting to dislike it bc of all the lil kids that come that and can’t keep the mouth shut or at least keep their voices down…

OH YEAH!!!
private beach that many people do not know, which is awesome because it will not be overly crowded.
it is a bit difficult to get there, you would need to find parking on the street, or pay the meter. The street name is Eagle rock rd. To get there you would need to walk towards the beach and that street will turn into table rock rd. You will come face to face into some residential area and walk down many stair.
The view from there is amazing, especially with the waves hit the rocks and make a big splash is just amazing to see it.

Tabel Rock topped the list for our Top 5 Beaches in Laguna Beach. the stunning water and picturesque views from the rocks are amazing. Swim around to a semi private cove and relax with a loved one.
Check out the beautiful pictures and find out about our other favorite beaches here in Laguna

I lived just across the street for 9 years so I have been to this beach hundreds of times. It is very scenic and relaxing on most days but I do not recommend it for several reasons: It is shaped in such a way that the current draws water back out with some considerable force even when the waves are 1 – 3 feet. You can easily get overwhelmed, knocked around or worse. I have seen a young man drown here. It is a seriously dangerous beach especially on the north end. I used to swim around to the smaller cove on the south end most every summer afternoon. The last time I was sucked out several times by seemingly small waves. I’m not a weak swimmer but one more time and I may have not lived to tell the tale. The lifeguard leaves before sunset so I was on my own. I recommend West St or 9^th St. for safe swimming. Be careful at Tablerock.

Table Rock has been one of my all time favorite beaches for as long as I can remember. Certainly since I was a teenager in high school. I used to take girls there to watch the sunset and then try to impress them with the cave on the other side of the rock that everyone keeps mentioning. But I’m amazed that no one has talked about the North side of the beach. Fair Warning: THIS IS DANGEROUS. So only go if you’re sure-​footed, brave, and have someone with you just in case. You can climb up along the side of the cliff at the north end of the beach and stand on top of the rocks that jet out in front of the condominiums there (this cliff is where the beach gets its name as it is essentially a mesa on the ocean). At high tide the water hits the front of that cliff and shoots high up in the air and makes a beautiful natural water show to behold. It is quite the adventure and worth the risk but it is technically against the rules of the beach and the water can be treacherous at night when combined with those rocks, which can also be sharp. And prepare to get wet if you go at high tide as the water will rain down on you after splashing against the rocks and up into the air.
In any event, this is such a cool beach. I don’t often go for the swimming and I rarely go before the late afternoon. It is more of a meditation or date beach. It really is a rare gem and a beautiful destination.
Oh, and like the others have said, be prepared for a long steep staircase. And please keep this beach clean and pleasant so we can all continue to enjoy it. Beaches should be for everyone to enjoy, not just a few wealthy people who can afford to live behind them or for a couple assholes who want to claim it as theirs or make everyone else miserable with their drunken idiocy. (There, rant over). Top five Southern California beaches for sure. And if you like this one, you’ll probably love Thousand Steps beach which is not far from this one. Another excellent beach but a little more crowded and a little better known, particularly by people from California, than Table Rock. Enjoy!

I’ve been going to this beach for the past 16 years. I’ve been to beaches all over the California Coast, as well as Hawaii, Thailand, Ecuador, Peru, and the Caribbean. Table Rock is definitely in my top five. Maybe it’s just nostalgia for past shenanigans but floating in the calm, clear and WARM water just beyond the shore break while watching the fisherman and cliff jumpers is pretty rad.

Things you should know:
1) Take care you find the right staircase because if you pass it and walk down the stairs further on you WILL be at a Gay Beach.
2) The COPS always roll out here from the top of the stair case. People used to smoke and drink freely here but not anymore. Cops will sit at the stairs and find people to bust so don’t take any chances. Someone gets a MIP or an alcohol on the beach ticket every time I come and ruins the vibe for everyone. The lifeguards WILL call the cops on you if they see you. They are not your friend either.
3) There is a very old skinny man that wears a banana hammock and weighs 90 pounds. He is a gentle old soul who never goes in the water due to some paranoia about bacteria in the water. Everyone loves him and he is harmless. In fact, if I go and don’t see him I get a little sad.
4) The waves on the left side are treacherous. Like a good soccer player, they will sweep the leg. Be careful or swim out past the break.
5) The lifeguards will yell at you if you try to climb over the rock to the secret cove beach next door. You can ignore them.
6) You can swim around the rock to the secret beach or climb the rocks and get yelled at, either way it’s cool to go over there at least once.
7) This is a beach for the young and beautiful. Let’s keep it that way. haha jk.

This is my favorite beach to sit back and relax. It’s somewhat hidden and so absolutely beautiful. One complaint is that there is no bathrooms here! Except the ocean water of course. Oh yeah, and watch out for the seagulls here if you brought food. So many times have they tried to take it away from us.

I have to admit that Table Rock is my second favorite beach in South County. It failed to make my number one simply because my current number one holds a special place in my heart.
That being said — please take a moment to fully appreciate what this particular beach has to offer. If you’re willing to climb over the rock itself you’ll be pleased to find a nice surprise, hidden behind the trees. There sits a nice little cove. Just remember to bring some rope for climbing.
It’s a great place to bring your family and friends and whenever I had the opportunity to attend I never came across any major crowds.

i love this beach. its super hidden so you might have a hard time finding in on PCH. its located a few blocks down from the PCH X 133 freeway. its located on the cross streets of pch and eagle rock way.
i really wanted to be greedy like the grinch and not reveal the location, but this beach is too awesome for me not to share. so your welcome in advance. :)
you have to take a flight of stairs down to the beach. be warned, for someone who hates cardio workouts at the gym, the stairs will kill you. i almost died after getting down to the beach. and lets not talk about going up. T_​T. instant death. i saw my life flash before my eyes looking at the flight of stairs from the bottom.
this beach has a life guard and plenty of tide pools for you to go explore on. be careful around the rocks, because they are sharp and slippery. and another thing i noticed is that this beach has rougher sands than other beaches.
there’s a secret cave on the other side, but i think you can only get there during low tide.
if you are looking for a nice beach where’s its not a clusterfuck of people on the weekends, come check this place out.
PS: after writing this review, i do realize that i might have turned table rock beach into another laguna beach where’s crowded with people. so i’mma lie and say that i saw toilet paper and shit floating around in table rock beach’s water. So don’t come here. :P

Very quiet, lovely, and breathtaking! Park in the residential area and walk down the stairs (might see some geckos on the way!). Definitely worth the short drive from downtown Laguna Beach!