Planning a Laguna Beach, California Vacation
Orange County’s Best Beach Resort Hotels, Restaurants and Activities
Mar 30, 2009
Laguna Beach, California is renowned for dramatic coastal scenery, beaches, restaurants, and access to a multitude of outdoor activities including surfing, hiking and mountain biking. To get the most out of a Laguna Beach vacation, plan to stay in one of the downtown hotels or beach rentals for at least a few days and enjoy all that Laguna has to offer.
Laguna Beach Reservations
Laguna Beach reservations can be hard to come by during the summer season. Securing lodging reservations (and reservations to shows such as the Pageant of the Masters or a show at the Laguna Playhouse) well in advance is essential during the summer months.
Laguna Beach Vacation Cultural Highlights
Cultural hotspots abound within walking distance of the village, which makes a beach vacation to Laguna Beach so much more than sand and surf. Close to 100 art galleries line the shaded streets, inviting visitors to stop in and browse and perhaps even add to their own personal collections. The Laguna Beach Museum is also worth a visit.
In the summer, three arts festivals give the town a celebratory feel, and each night provides an opportunity to see the world-famous Pageant of the Masters under the stars at the Festival of the Arts. To really experience the cultural side of Laguna Beach, visitors should plan to be in town on the first Thursday of any month for Art Walk.
Laguna Beach Outdoor Recreation
From the ocean to the Laguna Coast Wilderness Park and the numerous smaller Laguna Beach parks, visitors who like to be outside will love Laguna Beach. Hiking and mountain biking on the local trails is always popular, and, while local surf breaks may get crowded, a family-friendly vibe ensures that everyone has a good time.
Laguna Beach Downtown Restaurants
Whether it’s a multi-course dinner prepared by a world-renowned chef or a quick bite to eat at a sidewalk eatery, Laguna Beach will suit anyone’s appetite and style. Within walking distance of downtown, try:
Breakfast
- Orange Inn at 703 S Coast Hwy (949) 494-6085
- The Cottage at 308 N Coast Hwy (949) 494-3023
- Madison Square & Garden Café at 320 N Coast Hwy (949) 494-0137
- Anastasia at 460 Ocean Ave (949) 497-8903
- The White House at 340 S Coast Hwy (949) 494-8088
Lunch and Dinner
- Ocean Avenue Brewery at 237 Ocean Ave (949) 497-3381
- Five Feet at 328 Glenneyre St (949) 497-4955
- 230 Forest Avenue Restaurant at 230 Forest Ave (949) 494-2545
- Las Brisas at 361 Cliff Dr (949) 497-5434
- La Sirena at 30862 South Coast Hwy (949) 499-2301
- Taco Loco at 640 S Coast Hwy (949) 497-1635
Hotels Laguna Beach
Laguna Beach offers a wide selection of hotels from unpretentious motels to five-star beach resorts. Laguna Beach reservations for hotels can be hard to come by, so the visitor should plan ahead. Staying within walking distance of the downtown area puts the best of Laguna Beach close, which is a big bonus in the summer when parking is at a premium.
The following hotels are located within walking distance of the village:
- Pacific Edge Hotel at Vacation Village at 647 S Coast Hwy (949) 494-8566
- Hotel Laguna at 425 S Coast Hwy (949) 494-1151
- Inn at Laguna Beach at 211 N Coast Hwy (949) 497-9722
- The Tides Motel at 460 N Coast Hwy (949) 494-2494
- Holiday Inn Laguna Beach at 696 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach - (949) 494-1001
Laguna Beach Vacation Rentals
Getting a beach rental can make a Laguna Beach vacation all the more relaxing. Houses, condos and studios can be rented weekly through sites such as VacationRentals.com from Home Away. Craig’s List is another spot to find vacation rentals in Laguna Beach.
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