Top 10 Day Trips from in Laguna Beach, California (CA)

August 2, 2021 Karren Gelb

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.
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1. Orange County Coastal Sightseeing Tour

Orange County, CA, USA Surf City Adventure Tours
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This Coastal Adventure Tour includes Hotel pickup and return. Orange County's best Coastal sightseeing tour and photo locations and activities along PCH. Tour includes hands on locale tour guide during the duration of this 6-7 hour tour. This tour may also be booked a private!

Inclusions: Hotel drop-off (selected hotels only), Professional guide, Local guide, Hotel/port pickup, Professional art historian guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By Michelle A

Tom was a great tour guide! We were able to see LA and Beverly Hills top sites in a day. We booked our tour that morning and Tom picked us up at our hotel 30 minutes later. Tom was very knowledgeable. This was one of the highlights of our trip.

2. The Temecula Wine Tour from South Orange County

Irvine Spectrum Center, Irvine, CA 92618, USA Best Coast Tours - Orange County
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On this guided California wine tasting tour, join BEST COAST TOURS as we visit four different local wineries. Savor the hundreds of award-winning wines offered by the local wineries and vineyards while enjoying the irresistible charm of their friendly tasting rooms. During the tour, enjoy tastings included at three wineries, a charcuterie board, and a picnic stop (lunch not included). Complementary pickups offered throughout Old Town Temecula and the Wine Valley. Complementary pickups offered throughout South Orange County. For parties larger than 6 people, accommodations can be made from Irvine, Laguna Beach, Newport beach, and Anaheim.

Inclusions: 4 wineries for wine tasting, 3 wine flight tastings, Meat, cheese, cracker appetizer plate, scheduled lunch stop at one winery, Snacks, Bottled water

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

Reviewed By Lindsay-runner

Great way to experience LA!!! Got to see so much of the city and learned a lot! Snacks and water were much appreciated.

3. The Orange County Beach Cities Tour

Anaheim Gardenwalk, Anaheim, CA 92802, USA Best Coast Tours - Orange County
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Come enjoy all the highlights of ORANGE COUNTY’S BEACH CITIES with our local and experienced guides. Our adventure starts with a drive from your hotel to SEAL BEACH, where we pass by the Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station, Sunset Beach, The Bolsa Chica Wetlands, and down the coast to our first stop the world famous HUNTINGTON BEACH! From Huntington Beach, we make our way down the coast to NEWPORT BEACH to check out and explore the quaint community of BALBOA ISLAND. From Balboa Island, we’ll take you on through CORONA DEL MAR, for some wonderful views and on past CRYSTAL COVE. Next stop, grab some lunch in LAGUNA BEACH. After Laguna, our guests explore some spectacular views of all Orange County from a super secret spot. Next, we head into DANA POINT, A sight not to be missed as we explore its majestic cliffs and beautiful harbor. Last stop of the day - SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO! Our guests will also have the chance to visit THE MISSION IN SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO.

Inclusions: fully narrated tour by your local knowledgeable and fun tour guide/driver, water and snacks, perfect picture spots!, stop for lunch (lunch cost not included in tour price), pick-up and drop-off from Orange County area hotels and custom locations, Snacks, Bottled water

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Reviewed By valerietA8455TL

Joseph was amazing,he went above and beyond, and we had such a great time with everyone in the group!

4. Small-Group Best Beaches in Orange County Day Tour

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A relaxing, narrated small-group tour along the beautiful Pacific Ocean! California embraces the beach lifestyle and this tour will take you to three of the state’s best - Laguna Beach, Newport Beach and Huntington Beach. At each stop, you will have ample time to explore the area, browse the shops and at some of the stops you can grab a bite to eat. Each stop is unique in its own way with different things to do at each. Hotel pick-up and drop off is included.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Air-conditioned vehicle, Live commentary on board, Professional Guide, Car seats/booster seats for children

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By GlobeTrotting313011

This tour was amazing. Friend here from NC. First time in CA. I hate to drive and I get car sick. Sucked it up, bought this tour and it was worth every cent. Rick was knowledgeable and friendly. I'm big on good customer service and this is it. Thank you so much for an awesome day. We looved it.

5. The LA Tour: Hollywood, Celebrity Homes, Beverly Hills -from OC & Anaheim

STC Anaheim GardenWalk, 400 Disney Way, Anaheim, CA 92802, USA Best Coast Tours - Orange County
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Come enjoy all the highlights of Los Angeles with our local and experienced guides. Starting in Downtown Los Angeles, you’ll get the chance to see all the major sites and high-rise buildings LA is famous for! Next stop Hollywood! Check out the World Famous HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME, GRAUMAN’S CHINESE THEATRE, the DOLBY THEATRE. After exploring Hollywood, we then head-up to the HOLLYWOOD HILLS for a relaxing drive along MULHOLLAND DRIVE. There’s nothing better than checking out CELEBRITY HOMES, and getting views of THE HOLLYWOOD SIGN. Lunch stop is at THE ORIGINAL FARMERS MARKET - and iconic spot right in the middle of town with food options from around the globe! From our lunch stop, our guests are taken through the iconic SUNSET STRIP. Our next stop, is the world famous RODEO DRIVE in BEVERLY HILLS. Upon making our way to the beach cities, our guests enjoy a panoramic view of the SANTA MONICA PIER before heading over for the last stop of the day at the funky VENICE BEACH.

Inclusions: fully narrated tour by your local knowledgeable and fun tour guide/driver, water and snacks, perfect picture spots!, stop for lunch (lunch cost not included in tour price), pick-up and drop-off from Orange County area hotels and custom locations, Snacks, Bottled water

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Reviewed By valerietA8455TL

Joseph was amazing,he went above and beyond, and we had such a great time with everyone in the group!

6. The San Diego Tour from South Orange County

Los Trancos Parking Lot, Unnamed Road, Newport Coast, CA 92657, USA Best Coast Tours - Orange County
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Come join us for a fun-filled adventure of touring “America’s Finest City” – San Diego! From the white sand beaches of La Jolla to the oldest Spanish settlement of Old Town, the vibrancy of The Gaslamp Quarter, Seaport Village, Downtown San Diego, Little Italy, and Coronado Island, San Diego has it all and we want to show you the best of it on our sightseeing tour of San Diego! Whether on vacation with your family or in town for the day on business, you will be sure to fall in love with this city on the sea. From our Best Coast Tours family to yours, come cruise with the Best!

Inclusions: fully narrated tour by your local knowledgeable and fun tour guide/driver, water and snacks, perfect picture spots!, stop for lunch (lunch cost not included in tour price), pick-up and drop-off from Orange County area hotels and custom locations, Snacks, Bottled water

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Reviewed By valerietA8455TL

Joseph was amazing,he went above and beyond, and we had such a great time with everyone in the group!

7. Whale-Watching and Orange County Beaches Tour from Anaheim

Anaheim Tour Company
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Depart Anaheim in the morning and head south to explore the beautiful Orange County beaches. Enjoy a stop in Laguna Beach for a photo on the cliffs! We then stop in Newport Beach for a 2.5-hour whale-watching expedition (whale siting not guaranteed) Then we're off to explore Huntington Beach / Surf City USA. Round-trip transportation from hotels in the Anaheim Resort Area, Fullerton, Buena Park (and many hotels in Orange) included.

Inclusions: Whale-watching excursion, Fully narrated bus tour, Photo stop in Laguna Beach, Extended stops in Newport and Huntington Beaches, Round-trip transportation

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By GlobeTrotting313011

This tour was amazing. Friend here from NC. First time in CA. I hate to drive and I get car sick. Sucked it up, bought this tour and it was worth every cent. Rick was knowledgeable and friendly. I'm big on good customer service and this is it. Thank you so much for an awesome day. We looved it.

8. Private Tour: The Beaches of Orange County

Sea Pass Travel

California is known for its amazing beaches, so why not explore them on this private day tour of SoCal? You'll have plenty of time to explore three beaches, with free time at each - Laguna Beach, Newport Beach and finally Huntington Beach. Snacks, water bottles and USD5 Starbucks Gift Card is included.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private sight seeing tour, Gratuities ( Optional, Local taxes, Bottled water, Snacks bottle of water cold drinks and $5.00 Starbucks Gift Card included

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Reviewed By Madiya M

Whenever we travel, we always use trip advisor or yelp to make sure we have a memorable experience. We had a family of 6 visiting from overseas around the holidays and they were looking for a reliable tour service to give them the touristy experience of LA. Since it was a last minute plan, I was struggling to find a tour that could not only accommodate them, but at least had some decent reviews. I was nervous about booking Sea Pass since they had no reviews but they not only met my expectations, but they far exceeded them. The driver was on time, professional, knowledgeable, and according to my family, a very safe driver. With all the companies being more money driven rather than service, it was refreshing to experience something different. Would definitely recommend to family and friends!

9. Private Beach Cities 7 Hours Day Trip.

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Make your Private Beach Cities Day Trip, easy, and pleasant by making an affordable RapidShuttle Private, Direct, Non-Stop reservation that will fit your travel needs and budget. Because you are Not sharing the ride with other travelers, your schedule is based on your or your party travel arrangements. Avoid the cruises liners ship over-price, crowds and overstuffed bus tours on your Outlet Mall Shopping Trip. Take a private shore excursion into the city instead, one that caters specifically to what you and your small group want to see. Rather than tying yourself down to a rigid itinerary, customize your shore time to suit your tastes

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Private 7 Hours Day Trip., Free Waiting Time Up to 30 Minutes* From the Airports/Cruise Ports., * Based on the Scheduled Pickup Time.

Exclusions: Gratuities, Parking Fees (if applicable), Luggage Restrictions Applies., Additional Waiting Time (upon request): $15.00 per every 15 minutes waiting time., Admissions to Parks or Attractions.

Reviewed By CamHand58

I did not actually take their shuttle. This is a review of their website and support. I booked a pick up at LAX for late night Monday, 15 July 2019. During the payment process that all showed correctly. After paying, the pick up showed as scheduled for midnight on 10 January 1970. I immediately called their support line as shown on the webpage. Their support line DID answer. That would be a point in their favor except the guy on the phone was so bad. I (admittedly was upset but not at all abusive) explained the issue. He told me it was MY fault that I had entered it wrong because the screen just takes whatever I entered. WTF?!?! Even if I did it wrong, why accuse the victim instead of addressing the issue?!?!? I called him a liar because that historical date was not even an option! He said he would cancel the reservation so I read him the code. I asked how I would receive cancellation confirmation and he just hung up. He did NOT cancel it. LIAR! Later I cancelled it from the webpage.

10. Orange County Private 5 Hrs Day Trip Shore Excursion .

RAPIDSHUTTLE

Make your 5-Hours Greater Orange County Private Shore Excursion, easy, and pleasant by making an affordable RapidShuttle reservation. Because you are Not sharing the ride with other travelers, your schedule is based on your or your party travel arrangments and desired sightseeing.

Inclusions: 5-hour Private day trip, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Private transportation, Free Waiting Time Up to 30 Minutes* From Airports/Cruise Ports., * Based on the Scheduled Pickup Times.

Exclusions: Gratuities (recommended: 15%-18%), Parking Fees Not Included (If Applicable), Admissions Not Included (If Applicable)., Luggage Restrictions. Please Ask for Details., Additional Waiting Time: $15.00 per every 15 minutes of waiting time.

Reviewed By CamHand58

I did not actually take their shuttle. This is a review of their website and support. I booked a pick up at LAX for late night Monday, 15 July 2019. During the payment process that all showed correctly. After paying, the pick up showed as scheduled for midnight on 10 January 1970. I immediately called their support line as shown on the webpage. Their support line DID answer. That would be a point in their favor except the guy on the phone was so bad. I (admittedly was upset but not at all abusive) explained the issue. He told me it was MY fault that I had entered it wrong because the screen just takes whatever I entered. WTF?!?! Even if I did it wrong, why accuse the victim instead of addressing the issue?!?!? I called him a liar because that historical date was not even an option! He said he would cancel the reservation so I read him the code. I asked how I would receive cancellation confirmation and he just hung up. He did NOT cancel it. LIAR! Later I cancelled it from the webpage.

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