Shaws Cove
Snorkelers, tide pools, calm water for families.
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A small, sheltered cove framed by rock — a long-time favorite of snorkelers and tide-pool walkers.
Best for
- Snorkeling
- Tide pools
- Solitude
Know before you go
Getting there
- Parking
- Citywide: three-hour metered parking in some areas and very limited neighborhood parking in others. Large public lots open in different parts of town in summer. Parking is enforced.
- Access
- At the base of Fairview Street; the cove is approximately 500 feet long and is mostly visited by locals and regulars.
- Stairs & walk
- Coming soon
- Swimming
- Popular for swimming, boogie boarding, skin diving and scuba diving. Skimboarding is not allowed here.
- Surfing
- Coming soon
- Tide & safety
- Hazardous conditions may exist throughout the cove. Under high surf, the point to the north is especially dangerous for people walking to and from Crescent Bay. Surf is often a mild shore break with small rip currents along the rocky points. Conditions change daily.
- Restrooms
- No restrooms listed for this beach; the nearest listed facilities are at Divers Cove, Picnic Beach and Crescent Bay.
- Showers
- No outdoor showers listed for this beach.
- Accessibility
- Coming soon
Quick answers
Shaws Cove — popular questions
- Where can I park near Shaws Cove?
- Citywide: three-hour metered parking in some areas and very limited neighborhood parking in others. Large public lots open in different parts of town in summer. Parking is enforced.
- How do I find Shaws Cove?
- At the base of Fairview Street; the cove is approximately 500 feet long and is mostly visited by locals and regulars.
- When should I visit the Shaws Cove tide pools?
- Tide pooling is one of the listed uses of Shaws Cove, and the pools are exposed at low tide — check the tide before you go. Hazardous conditions may exist throughout the cove. Under high surf, the point to the north is especially dangerous for people walking to and from Crescent Bay. Surf is often a mild shore break with small rip currents along the rocky points. Conditions change daily. Today's tide & conditions →
- Are there restrooms at Shaws Cove?
- No restrooms listed for this beach; the nearest listed facilities are at Divers Cove, Picnic Beach and Crescent Bay.
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