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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

 7 Reviews  The Beach House is a surf & turf type of restaurant, perched directly above the ocean in Laguna Beach. They're open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily & brunch on the weekends. Here's the deal: From 4:30pm until their variable cutoff time (6:00pm at this writing), they offer special dinners... 

Heisler Park

Heisler Park, Laguna Beach

 5 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. 

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 Niño storm wave... 

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... 

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... 

Sawdust Festival

Sawdust Festival, Laguna Beach

 2 Reviews  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... 

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... 

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

Surf And Sand Hotel

 3 Reviews and 340 Opinions  Due to some problems with our wedding, we were offered a complimentary room for 2 nights and a... 

Restaurants  

Las Brisas: Have Upscale Mex by the sea

Las Brisas: Have Upscale Mex by the sea, Laguna Beach

 marinarena Says:  Much renowned Las Brisas, formerly the Victor Hugo Inn, is a Laguna landmark and upscale restaurant escape, ideal for a romantic, intimate meal. It boasts of awesome Pacific views, attracts big crowds and above all, gives an artful flair to Mexican food.Menu options are... 

Nightlife  

The Sandpiper

The Sandpiper, Laguna Beach

 3 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.... 

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 

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  

Pay Troll

Pay Troll, Laguna Beach

 ecodave Says:  The toll road was not a value when the freeways were moving well. Driving south to Laguna Beach, I took the Google Maps recommended path including the toll road. There were few cars on the 405 freeway, so I could easily have taken that south to the 133/Laguna Canyon road.... 

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... 

Tourist Traps  

not the Real OC - laguna beach

not the Real OC - laguna beach, Laguna Beach

 esme7979 Says:  there are many homeless people. also, many people have lived here for a long time and are struggling. It's not all RICH! there are public restrooms all over. nice, and clean, but the homeless are all over. No high end stores or 3 star french restaurants. the ritz and st.... 

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... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Surfing

Surfing, Laguna Beach

 3 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

 11 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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 My Hometown - I was born in laguna and after travelling the world still feel that it is one of the most beautiful places I have seen. My home was in south laguna on a beautiful little cove with white sand and... 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  We are driving from Laguna Beach to LAX, is it out of the question to see the Hollywood sign on the way? I have no idea where it... 

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A: i think you can see it from hwy 10 but ask travelgourmet http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/736c8/ 

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Davequ's Laguna Pages

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  My impressions of Laguna Beach are as diverse as its history. - if you care ... here's some good ~Laguna music Originated around 1900 as an artist colony, my first encounter with Laguna Beach...... 

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Laguna Beach

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Laguna Beach. I'd love to share with you the 10 tips I've written, the 27 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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My Hometown

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 I was born in laguna and after travelling the world still feel that it is one of the most beautiful places I have seen. My home was in south laguna on a beautiful little cove with white sand and... 

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Environmentally Conscious Orange County City

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 Laguna Beach is the southern most city of a string of "beach" named cities within the LA metro area, which starts with Long Beach in Los Angeles County to the north. Unlike these other Pacific coast... 

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Artsy Fartsy

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 Yes, that's right - Laguna Beach is the most artistic center in this South Orange County (I like to call it the Orange Curtain) area. That's pretty scary! While I love Laguna for its tolerance and... 

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