Laguna Beach
The Area
Laguna Beach is a small town of picturesque beaches, hiking trails, a walkable downtown, and summer art festivals. Explore the best of the beachside town before your stay.
Outdoor Activities
Beaches and Parks
Sleepy Hollow Beach
The Pacific Edge Hotel over looks beautiful Sleepy Hollow Beach, located just south of the center of town. The beach access stairway is located on Sleepy Hollow Lane just south of the signal at Legion and Pacific Coast Hwy.
Thousand Steps Beach
This beach is one of Laguna’s classic shore break spots, where the summer waves break right on the sand. This makes it beloved by body surfers and skim boarders alike. Note: Accessing this beach requires use of steep stairs. If the swell is up, use caution and ask lifeguards about where there might be submerged rocks.
Crystal Cove State Beach
This National Natural Landmark features three miles of pristine beach perfect for strolling, swimming, surfing and and exploring tide pools.
Golf & More
The Ranch at Laguna Beach Golf Course
Enjoy the 9-hole GEO Certified golf course carved into natural lush walls of Aliso and Wood Canyons.
Whale Watching with Captain Dave
Be one of the pod and feel what it’s like to swim with dolphins and whales underwater, without getting wet, in Captain Dave’s exclusive Eye-to-Eye Underwater Viewing Pods! Year-round magnificent whales including blue whales, gray whales, humpback whales, fin whales, and more offer captivating encounters often described by passengers as “better than Disneyland”.
Art & Culture
Art Festivals
Pageant of the Masters
One of the most unique productions in the world, the Pageant of the Masters re-creates famous works of art every summer. Watch art come to life right before your eyes in a star-lit amphitheater. 2024 theme was “À La Mode: The Art of Fashion.”
Festival Art Show
Named one of the top art festivals in the nation, the Festival Art Show features the work of over 100 Orange County artists. Available for a limited time every summer.
Galleries & Museums
Artist Eye Gallery
Artist Eye Gallery is one of the largest and most diverse galleries in Laguna Beach, California. Located in the center of the HIP District at Cress Street and South Coast Highway, the Gallery features an amazing variety of original works of art by 18 outstanding Southern California artists. [Art by Ernie Jones]
CULTERRA Art
Founded by acclaimed photographer and filmmaker Taylor O’Sullivan, CULTERRA’s vibrant collection of nature-inspired framed prints captures moments from Taylor’s travels across over 60 countries. On view at 427 N Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach.
Avran Fine Art
Avran Fine Art showcases a collection of unique glass, sculpture and original paintings from the international art scene. A bold and coveted addition to the Laguna Beach art scene, Avran makes its fresh and imaginative fine art accessible to established and emerging collectors alike.
Laguna Art Museum
Laguna Art Museum exists to enlighten and engage people of all ages through art that embodies and preserves the California experience.
Shopping
Local Shops
AMĒNAH
This boutique carries products created with integrity, including a natural skincare line, jewelry handmade in the shop, locally made home goods, AMĒNAH’s own private label clothing line and more.
Hobie Surf Shop
From beach apparel to hand-crafted surfboards and more, Hobie is a must-visit in coastal Laguna.
Tuvalu
Discover a treasure trove of furniture, accessories and artwork, all with the casual, coastal and eclectic design vibe Laguna loves.
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Rooms
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Offers
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