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Pro

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 Walking the "Laguna-unique" cliffs & beaches, sunsets, vistas, good restaurants, hotels and clubs 


Con

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 to expensive,to busy in the summer best in the winter 


In a nutshell

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 Laguna Beach has a lot of beauty and surprises. 

 

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Things to Do  

Sunset and Dusk at the beach

Sunset and Dusk at the beach, Laguna Beach

 6 Reviews  Why is Laguna Beach worth taking the time to write VT pages about? In a nutshell, walking the beach and the glorious sunsets. Here is a quick low-resolution sunset shot from a cheap cr@ppy digital camera. No camera can completely diminish the beauty of a Laguna Beach sunset. Wanna' see some... 

Heisler Park

Heisler Park, Laguna Beach

 3 Reviews  This park offers one of the best scenic views of Laguna Beach. There's a Lawn Bowling court at this park. People who bowl at this park dress in white outfits and try to talk in with a British accent. SCUBA divers also use this park to dive of the various beaches. 

Rose Garden Bluff

Rose Garden Bluff, Laguna Beach

 1 Review  Off Pacific Coast Highway (PCH to the locals), just north of Highway 133 and along the bluffs is a walking path that leads from the bluffs to the tide pools. Along the path is a well-cultivated rose garden that is open to the public. Starting at the bluffs, visitors get a panoramic view of the... 

Brown's Park

Brown's Park, Laguna Beach

 1 Review  Joe Brown was the grandson of a businessman and artist who had arrived during the 1930s to purchase one of the grandest brick waterfront beach houses of Laguna Beach. Joe Brown's father and later he had grown up and retired at what would be 551 South Coast Blvd, but in 2002 an El NiƱo storm wave... 

Laguna Playhouse

Laguna Playhouse, Laguna Beach

 2 Reviews  While you're in Laguna Beach, you can catch a performance at the wonderful Laguna Playhouse. This is a very popular theatre in Southern California, and more than 110,000 theatregoers attend performances there every year. The Laguna Playhouse was originally founded in 1920. The first theatre was... 

Laguna Beach Galleries

Laguna Beach Galleries, Laguna Beach

 1 Review  Laguna Beach is an artist colony of sorts, with a substantial number of artists in residence as well as a number of world-class galleries selling art by artists from all over the world. Most of these galleries are concentrated along the coastal highway in central Laguna Beach, and these can be... 

Sawdust Festival

Sawdust Festival, Laguna Beach

 1 Review  Over 190 artists invite you on an artistic journey through a village of fine art and superb crafts during July and August. You can buy art directly from the artists. Enjoy continuous entertainment, art workshops, outdoor cafes and a saloon. It's great fun, a must see and you will meet so many people... 

The Festival of Arts -- Pageant of the Masters

The Festival of Arts -- Pageant of the Masters, Laguna Beach

 1 Review  Imagine famous art masterpieces coming to life right in front of your eyes? Don't just imagine but come where it happens! This is just another excuse to arrive in Laguna Beach. It's wonderful to come out at night in the Laguna breeze and be a part of such stimulating fun. This year, I'll likely... 

Laguna Art Museum

Laguna Art Museum, Laguna Beach

 1 Review  Laguna Art Museum is a small museum focused on American art, and specfically art that relates to California. You'll find a permanent collection of interesting paintings and photographs here. There are also a number of special exhibits that pass through the musuem throughout the year. You can also... 

Hotels  

Montage Resort And Spa

 4 Reviews and 531 Opinions  I would highly recommend the Montage for a special occasion celebration. The property is amazing and... 

Surf And Sand Hotel

 3 Reviews and 515 Opinions  Due to some problems with our wedding, we were offered a complimentary room for 2 nights and a... 

Restaurants  

Gelato Paradiso: Have Gioia (Joy) in Gelato!

Gelato Paradiso: Have Gioia (Joy) in Gelato!, Laguna Beach

 marinarena Says:  So you scream for ice cream italiano? No need to book your flight to Roma or Milano if you are in southern California. Go to Laguna Beach for Gelato Paradiso. Yes, AUTHENTIC is the key here. What you want off the menu is of real ingredients- milk with your favorite flavor... 

Nightlife  

The White House

The White House, Laguna Beach

 3 Reviews  Been around 'forever' - Depends on who you talk to: Some hate it and call it a meat market, but it has remained popular over the years. Lately it's claim to fame appears to be Taco Tuesday Their website (lately) doesn't tell you s#t 

The Sandpiper

The Sandpiper, Laguna Beach

 2 Reviews  Sometimes referred to as the "dirty bird" (you'll understand once you've been there) The Sandpiper is a casual local place with live music, but some nights lots of tourists/out-of-towners as well. Can be dead or busy, just depends on what's happening at the time. The staff/crew are friendly.... 

Mosun Sushi and Club M

Mosun Sushi and Club M, Laguna Beach

 2 Reviews  oh fu#$* - my Laguna beach goddess - Diane Armitage has just recently posted that Mosun is now closed as of August 2011. - Boom Boom Room and now this - maybe I will just kill myself. (I can hear the cheers now) - Old tip below: ______________ Mosun has excellent sushi & drinks. Club M... 

Transportation  

Go to Laguna via Disneyland for cheap!

Go to Laguna via Disneyland for cheap!, Laguna Beach

 marinarena Says:  Here's a great way to discover the great Laguna area for the traveller who comes to southern California to visit Disneyland. OCTA bus 83, which leaves just a short walking distance from the main Disneyland entrance gate, is an excellent public transport to get eventually to... 

Shopping  

Fawn Memories Gift Shop: An Awesome Gift Shop

Fawn Memories Gift Shop: An Awesome Gift Shop, Laguna Beach

 cnango Says:  Located on Forest Street in a beautiful rustic cottage is the Fawn Memories Gift Shop. The shop has a wonderful selection of cards, gift items and souvenirs. You can also find cute and useful sun hats, beach bags, towels and just about anything with a beach theme. The gold... 

Local Customs  

Color "trails" off the eyelashes before sunset

Color "trails" off the eyelashes before sunset, Laguna Beach

 davequ Says:  The warmth of the sun....© Brian WilsonIf you click on the link below, then on 'View slideshow' "The Life of Brian"Let's go away for a while..you can see a Quicktime slideshow / pics of Brian & listen to some of his music. I am a huge Brian Wilson fan. To this day, "Caroline... 

What to Pack  

At 1000 Steps Beach you'll want footwear

At 1000 Steps Beach you'll want footwear, Laguna Beach

 ecodave Says:   Laguna Beach this February weekend was warm until the sun set -- and then it quickly got nippy and then downright cold within 1/2 hour. Learn to use the "backlit" setting on your camera. At 1000 Steps Beach (I counted 231 steps), with a surf advisory in effect the waves... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Views

Views, Laguna Beach

 1 Review  Much of the attention of Laguna Beach is centered in the northern coast, featuring the main beach, and the renowed venues like the playhouse and city museum. However, less spoiled beaches and the ultra luxurious resort, Montage are highlights of the southern Pacific Ocean bordering half of LB worth... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Surfing

Surfing, Laguna Beach

 2 Reviews  You can buy, take lessons, & rent all your surf gear here. Rod Greenup is the helpful & knowledgeable owner / instructor. Laguna Beach is perfect for the beginner / amateur just starting out, as the waves on the southern part of the beach are not huge or dangerous. Check it out here: Costa Azul... 

Favorites  

Beaches and Tide Pools

Beaches and Tide Pools, Laguna Beach

 8 Reviews  After reading a sad article this morning about how polluted a lot of America's beaches have become, I was pleased to at least see that Laguna Beach had some of the cleanest beaches in the country. Reference was this article here culled from a 2009 report by the Natural Resources Defense... 

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