Laguna Beach City Guide 2014 Summer | Page 38

Laguna Beach No Take Zone Laguna’s marine life and habitats are protected about 2.5 miles off the coast in an area deemed the No Take Zone. The triangular space consists of the recently sanctioned Laguna Beach State Marine Reserve (SMR) and the Laguna Beach State Marine Conservation Area (SMCA), which extend from Laguna’s northern-most city limit at Abalone Point to Table Rock Beach near downtown. Beachgoers can enjoy quintessential summertime activities like swimming, stand-up paddleboarding and kayaking in the coastal waters, but fishing and harvesting is barred, ensuring that Laguna’s natural resources will be enjoyed for many more summers to come. NO TAKE ZONE 38 SUMMER 2014 CITY GUIDE LBCG-Summer2014-MAPS-eV3-e.indd 38 6/13/14 1:19 PM