Laguna Beach , California
Known for its miles of clean sandy beaches, working artists and annual festivals, Laguna Beach is the perfect California small town getaway for visitors near and far.
Located mid-way between Los Angeles and San Diego, the city of Laguna Beach is a seaside village of 25,000-plus residents that includes hundreds of local working artists and unique gift shops. It is home for people who seek the tranquility of beach accommodations as well as endless cultural opportunities. These include dozens of art and music events throughout the year, as well as an art museum and a live stage theater.
Four of the well-known festivals include the Sawdust Art Festival, Festival of Arts/Pageant of the Masters and Art-A-Fair. These annual festivals together attract hundreds of thousands of visitors from around the world who experience original artwork in many different forms. Scheduled throughout the summer and early fall, unique paintings, sculpture, photography and ceramics are just a few forms of art that visitors can enjoy.
There are 30 coves and beaches packed within 9.1 square miles, as well as deluxe resorts, intimate inns, bed and breakfast hideaways, seaside cottages and much more. The tree-lined streets of the Downtown Village area are lined with quaint shops, sidewalk cafes, chatty pubs and espresso bars.
Laguna Beach is widely known as an artist colony boasting nearly 100 galleries. Laguna Canyon is breathtaking and hosts the renowned Festival of the Arts, Pageant of the Masters Sawdust Festival and Art-A-Fair which take place each summer. In addition, the city is also home to the Laguna Beach Art Museum and Laguna Playhouse, where an unknown Harrison Ford appeared on stage in 1965.
Whenever you decide to visit Laguna Beach, there are always several attractions and special events to be seen in and around town, ranging from art festivals to historical tours and wilderness parks to dolphin and whale watching. Your only challenge will be finding enough time to stay to see it all! |
