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CRYSTAL COVE BACKCOUNTRY
WILDERNESS AREAS
ALISO AND WOOD CANYONS WILDERNESS PARK :
28373 ALICIA PKWY ., LAGUNA NIGUEL 949-923-2200 ; OCPARKS . COM Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park encompasses around 4,500 acres of backwoods and natural open space . As a wildlife sanctuary , the preserve ’ s 30 miles of trails are home to many rare and endangered species .
CRYSTAL COVE STATE PARK : 8471 N . COAST HWY .; 949-494-3539 CRYSTALCOVESTATEPARK . ORG Stretching across 3.2 miles of beach and 2,400 acres of undeveloped woodland , this park boasts some of the best scenic trails for hikers , mountain bikers and equestrians . The beach is also popular for surfing , sunbathing and scuba diving .
LAGUNA COAST WILDERNESS PARK : 18751 LAGUNA CANYON RD . 949-923-2235 ; OCPARKS . COM This park is located in one of the few remaining coastal canyons in Southern California . With more than 40 miles of canyon trails through woodlands , as well as picturesque vistas overlooking the Pacific Ocean , visitors can experience this area as it has existed for thousands of years .
NATURE / ANIMAL CENTERS
AND ACTIVITIES
CATMOSPHERE LAGUNA :
949-619-6369 ; CATMOSPHERELAGUNA . COM While the cafe and lounge ( where visitors could previously play with adoptable cats ) has closed , Catmosphere Laguna Foundation continues to provide foster
care for rescued felines while they await their forever homes . All proceeds from the adoptions go directly to the cats ’ care and treatment .
NIX NATURE CENTER : 18751 LAGUNA CANYON RD . 949-923-2235 ; OCPARKS . COM This center is Laguna Coast Wilderness Park ’ s headquarters , providing information for guests to discover trails throughout in Crystal Cove State Park , Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park , Laguna Coast Wilderness Park and more .
PACIFIC MARINE MAMMAL CENTER : 20612 LAGUNA CANYON RD . 949-494-3050 ; PACIFICMMC . ORG Pacific Marine Mammal Center is a nonprofit dedicated to the rescue , rehabilitation and release of stranded or injured marine mammals . The facility is currently undergoing renovation and expansion efforts , but is scheduled to reopen to the public in the fall .
RENTALS
NORTH LAGUNA
BEACH CITIES SCUBA : 925 N . COAST HWY .
949-494-6965 ; BEACHCITIESSCUBA . COM Laguna Sea Sports is dedicated to providing outdoor and ocean enthusiasts with fun underwater sea experiences through guided scuba diving excursions that show off local marine animals .
LAGUNA CORPORATE CAR SERVICE : 949-375-4937 ; LAGUNACARSERVICE . COM This company can transport locals and visitors alike to nearby locations . Customers are advised to call ahead to check for availability .
DOWNTOWN / MIDTOWN
BEACH FOIL :
BEACHFOIL . COM Book an eFoil board rental or private lesson through this mobile company , or sign up for a membership to experience this exciting water sport on the regular . You can also purchase boards of your own through the company .
CA SURF N PADDLE : 695 S . COAST HWY . 949-497-1423 ; CABOARDSPORTS . COM Offering fins , skimboards , stand-up paddleboards and more , this shop supplies everything for an epic ocean adventure right here in Laguna . Rent wetsuits , body boards , surfboards and paddleboards at very affordable prices . You can also purchase surfing lessons .
LAGUNA CYCLERY : 240 THALIA ST . 949-494-1522 ; LAGUNABEACHCYCLERY . COM Since 1971 , Laguna Cyclery has provided locals and out-of-towners with the wheels to explore . The shop , housed in a red barn , offers a full line of mountain , road and electric bikes for full-day , halfday or hourly rental .
LAGUNA SURF & SPORT : 1088 S . COAST HWY . 949-497-7000 ; SURFANDSPORT . COM Open since 1982 , Laguna Surf & Sport is dedicated to making guests ’ board riding sessions memorable and effortless . Find surfboards , wetsuits and boogie boards , and book surfing lessons .
SUNSET STAND UP PADDLE : 825 S . COAST HWY .; 949-391-2522 SUNSETSTANDUPPADDLE . COM Enjoy stand-up paddleboard rentals for beginners and veterans alike , as well as offerings like SUP yoga , private paddleboarding lessons and the popular two-hour SUP coastline tour .
SUP TO YOU : 949-715-7300 ; SUPTOYOU . COM SUP to You has all the gear you need to conquer stand-up paddleboarding . Its warehouse is in Laguna Canyon , but the business is fully mobile , delivering boards and paddles to the beach with rentals for however long you need .
THALIA SURF SHOP : 915 S . COAST HWY . 949-497-3292 ; THALIASURF . COM Surf lovers who don ’ t want to drag their boards on a plane , train or car can rent one at Thalia Surf Shop , which offers soft-top surfboards , surfwear and wetsuits to help you transform the ocean into your playground .