Location: Laguna Beach
Top Things to do in Laguna Beach
Things to do in Laguna Beach, California (CA): The Best Sights & Landmarks
About an hour south of Los Angeles, Laguna Beach has a spectacular clifftop setting above some of the finest beaches in California. Outdoor enthusiasts can snorkel, scuba dive, body-surf, or hike the trails in nearby Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. A center for artists, there are a number of special events and festivals,such as the Sawdust Art Festival, Festival of Arts/Pageant of the Masters, Art-A-Fair and Plein Air Painting Invitational. The Laguna Art Museum focuses on California artists. Window shoppers and collectors will enjoy strolling the village’s quaint streets, as well as visiting galleries spotted along Pacific Coast Highway.
Restaurants in Laguna Beach
1. Studio 7 Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Studio 7 Gallery has been an established Laguna Beach Gallery for the past twenty years. We feature local landscapes, seascapes, and figures painted in oils on location "en plein aire".
2. Hip District
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
The Hip District in Laguna Beach (which stands for Historic and Interesting Places) runs from Thalia St to Bluebird Canyon Dr on PCH. It is home to 16 art galleries, 19 restaurants and dozens of interesting shops. This part of town has a unique history, including the Old Pottery Place, La Casa del Camino, and other properties built in the early 1900s. It's a great place to shop, eat, and explore.
3. Murphy-Smith Historical Bungalow
4. Main Beach
5. Laguna Beach Pirate Tower
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By 34regisk - Arcadia, United States
A hidden gem in Laguna Beach. Before stumbling upon this place on Yelp, I have never heard of Victoria Pirate Tower. I am glad that we found this place where we can enjoy the beauty of Southern California beaches and take pictures with a little history. The pictures we took created so many comments and inquiries from our friends asking about where this place is. The tower and the rocks surrounding the tower make the whole place look like we are in an European beach somewhere. A cool place to be indeed. The best picture opp time is during sunset. The tide is low and the sunset view from here is just stunning. Especially if you come at the time with big waves, the splashes from the wave hitting the rocks create a very dramatic effect on your photos. The tower itself is not a big deal but the scenery is spectacular. Since this is an obscure place, not to many people come to the tower. You have the whole place to yourself to watch the sunset and enjoy the ocean. I heard the tower was built by a Senator in the 20’s as a way to get down to the beach and later was sold to a pirate enthusiast and made it into a story telling and treasure hunting castle. Getting to this place is a bit challenging as it’s hidden underneath a neighborhood. The best way to get here is to park your car along PCH next to Montage hotel and follow the beach access stairs of the hotel to the Victoria beach. Then from there walk about a quarter of a mile to get to the tower.
6. Top of the World
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By U5615HVstephenp - Panama, Costa Rica
Top of the World ia beautiful oasis, a mile from down town. Yoy could quite leterally, get lost in the miles and miles of hiking trails, all different lengths and difficulties. Play tennis or pickleball, spend time in the park and fields, Watch the 360 vista from snow capped peaks, to looking down on Laguna Beach, to the sun setting over Catalina. The mountain bikers scream down the same trails, so keep an eye out
7. Laguna Presbyterian Church
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By 943susanJ943 - Alameda, United States
Beautiful Mission style church built in the 30's & still mostly unchanged. Sunday service is traditional Presbyterian format followed by coffee hour in the Sodial hall. Good sermons, fresh flowers, new & traditional hymns. full choir with soloists. Three ministers +two parish associates. Close to cafe's and the firehouse at the end of the shopping streets. Nice congregation spans the age ranges. Involved in many important projects and outreach activities. Relaxed dress code. shorts & sandals OK>
