Aliso Beach

Aliso Beach Park is perhaps the most widely renowned of all of Laguna’s beaches. It’s the only one with metered on-site parking, which makes getting to the sand a breeze. More notably, it’s home to Lost Pier Cafe – perfect for families who need a beach snack! The real reason “Aliso Creek,” as it’s most commonly called, is famous is that it plays host to The Vic – the annual world championship of skimboarding.
 
On any given day, year-round, you can see the world’s best skimmers practicing on the heavy shore break. Listen as a lineup of riders slap their boards to cheer on superstars of the sport, like locals Blair Conklin and Amber Torrealba. Watch as these Vic-winning pros literally skim their boards across the shoreline, leap onto them at a full sprint, and glide up the face of a crashing wave before snapping a tight turn and tucking into the barrel. It’s remarkable to witness.

Though Aliso Beach is known worldwide for skimboarding, it only works for surfing during the rare northern swell. Because waves usually break right on-shore, larger days can be intimidating for inexperienced swimmers. It’s also wise to stay out of the creek itself, on the recommendation of the County Health Department. See safety warning below.

FAMOUS FOR:

World-class skim boarding.

BEST BEACH FOR:

Skimboarding and accessible beach access from parking lot.

DOG RULES:

Dogs must be on a leash that is 6’ or shorter, at all times.

• June 15 – September 10
  • Dogs allowed BEFORE 9am and AFTER 6pm
• September 11 – June 14
  • Dogs allowed during regular beach hours