Victoria Beach Tide Pools Look Down

This location is Victoria Beach's Tide Pools. Park on Pacific Coast Highway near Victoria Drive or Sunset Terrace. Walk west on Sunset Terrace and at the end of the street you'll find the public access staircase which leads to Victoria Beach. Walk down the staircase and you'll see the beach to your left. To access the pools, walk to your right (North) around the corner of the cliffs. After a few minute walk, you'll arrive at the circular pool. Be careful — If the tide is high it may difficult to access!

You can photograph the Tide Pools any month of the year, but if you want to swim in the pools, summer is best since the water temperature is warmer.

Morning or evening light is best so there's not a harsh reflection on the water when you're looking directly down from a drone. In the morning there will be less people if you're looking to get a picture alone in the pool. Sunset is often the prettiest time to go, but also when the pool is the most crowded. At low tide there will be a lot of sand in the pool; at high tide it fills up and you can actually swim in it.

Follow local drone regulations and permit requirements if flying a drone.

I used a drone for the aerial look down view of the pool.

If you want water in the pool, check the tides and go at high tide for a better chance of it being full.

Always be alert and on the lookout for waves. It's best to set up your equipment closest to the cliffs to avoid your gear getting wet from a rogue wave.

Adding a subject creates a nice effect, so have someone wear a swimsuit and dip into the pool.

The famous "Pirate Tower" is also directly next to the pool, which makes for one of the most popular pictures of Laguna Beach.

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