At a Glance
Woods Cove Facts
- Location
- Laguna Beach, California
- History
- Part of the 1880s town of Arch Beach
- Home types
- 1920s cottages, studio homes and contemporary rebuilds
- School district
- Laguna Beach Unified
About Woods Cove
Woods Cove is a small neighborhood in central Laguna Beach around the rocky cove of the same name, south of downtown. In the late 1800s this was part of Arch Beach, a separate town with its own post office and a pier off Diamond Street, and many of its 1920s summer cottages and artists' studio homes still stand.
Housing Stock
Simplified Craftsman-style cottages from the 1920s sit beside larger homes and contemporary rebuilds, many on sloping lots built into the hillside with ocean views. Streets have no curbs or gutters, which keeps an informal, older-Laguna feel. Oceanfront homes above the cove set the top of the market.
Lifestyle & Amenities
The cove itself, reached by public stairs, is known for tide pools and snorkeling. Downtown and Main Beach are a short drive north, and South Laguna's restaurants are close by to the south. Woods Cove is in the Laguna Beach Unified School District.
Neighborhoods & Enclaves
Oceanfront Above the Cove
Homes on the bluffs over Woods Cove, the top of the market.
Diamond Street and Nearby
Streets close to the cove's public stairs.
Hillside Cottages
Original 1920s cottages and studio homes up the slope, many with views.
What Sets the Market Apart
- Original 1920s cottages on small footprints are part of the appeal, and buyers pay for that character.
- Ocean views and steps-to-the-cove location drive price more than size.
- Historic homes may qualify for Laguna's historic register and the Mills Act; check design rules before planning changes.
Questions
Woods Cove FAQ
Where is Woods Cove in Laguna Beach?
Woods Cove is in central Laguna Beach, south of downtown, around the rocky cove of the same name. In the late 1800s the area was part of Arch Beach, a separate town with a pier off Diamond Street.
What are homes like in Woods Cove?
Many are 1920s summer cottages and artists' studio homes, alongside larger homes and contemporary rebuilds, often on sloping lots with ocean views.
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