Location: Laguna Beach
Top Things to do in Laguna Beach
What to do and see in Laguna Beach, California (CA): The Best Free Things to do
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. Laguna Beach Walks
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 83 reviews
Free, self-guided walks with maps and legends to show you the best of Laguna Beach. These walks show you public art, local landmarks, parks, scenic ocean views, coastal blooms, art galleries, architecture, gardens, and much much more. Go to our website to request a free printable map. Also follow "Laguna Beach Walks" on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter for fun, almost daily posts of life in Laguna Beach.
2. Laguna Beach Free Walking Tour
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5.0 based on 47 reviews
If you’re looking to find out about the history of Laguna Beach or just want a leisurely walk through this art colony, then ours is the tour for you. The 1.5 mile, two hour stroll through the heart of Laguna Beach will take you back in time and bring you up to date on this beautiful coastal community. Our tour begins in front of the Pageant of the Masters / Festival of the Arts.
3. Crescent Bay Point Park
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5.0 based on 179 reviews
Reviewed By Global91212 - Irvine, United States
Small-ish well manicured park overlooking Crescent Bay cove. Limited parking on residential street. Dog friendly.
4. Table Rock Beach
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5.0 based on 60 reviews
Reviewed By V7456AGjoyl - Los Angeles, United States
A small beach with easy access from the Coast Highway. The entrance is near coyote Grill. Great place to see the sunset. Never really crowded since most visitors go to Thousand Step Beach.
5. Heisler Park
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5.0 based on 1,297 reviews
Reviewed By RalphR193 - Farmington, United States
Long walking path well above sea level with great ocean views, great landscaping, e. g. flowers, palm trees, etc. Public rest room building and plenty of close by parking. Charcoal grill and picnic area for public use. Not much seating along the way. Very enjoyable.
6. Buy Hand
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5.0 based on 46 reviews
Affordable handmade one-of-a-kind gifts and souvenirs featuring many Laguna Beach artists and global fair trade artists. Celebrate the humanity of handmade! Find fantastic handmade: jewelry, art, clothing, toys, home goods, greeting cards and pet items with a little flavor of Laguna and abroad.
7. Shaws Cove
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5.0 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By edwardb596 - Lund, Sweden
This smaller cove is my favorite. There are rocks on both sides for exploring tide pools and taking walks (when the tide is lower) to the other beaches.
8. Laguna Beach Farmers' Market
9. Treasure Island Beach
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5.0 based on 58 reviews
Reviewed By emhtravelfood - Pasadena, United States
We have traveled to many beaches in Southern California and I'm not sure we've ever been to one more beautiful or breathtaking than this beach. And the tide pools are utterly fantastic, with kind docents who are eager to teach young ones about the abundance of sea life.
10. Wood's Cove
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5.0 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By OurOCAdventures - San Clemente, United States
We absolutely love this beach! It is like a slice of Hawaiian paradise here at home. The parking is tricky, but that is part of what keeps this beach so special. It was once a spot that only locals knew about, but social media has helped others discover the beauty of Woods Cove. You can snorkel and tide pool here or just sunbath and soak up sun.
