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    Laguna Beach has been a popular beach resort since the late 1800's. In the early 1900's the reports of balmy year-round climate also lured many artists here. By 1930 half of the 300 residents were artists.

    In 1932, the Festival of Arts open with a stage and booths next to the Hotel Laguna. It would quickly evolve into the world-renowned Pageant of the Masters.


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    Pageant of the Masters / Festival of Arts - July / August
    650 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach, CA 92561; (800) 487-3378; Festival Website;
    Pageant Performances: Every Evening - Live actors, intricate sets and sophisticated lighting will captivate the audience as recreations of classical and contemporary artworks are brought to life.
    Festival of Arts - Fine Art Collection Open Daily 10AM-11:30PM. Most famous event in Laguna Beach for nearly 70 years. Festival of Arts is the oldest, most respected outdoor art show in California with orginal words of over 160 accomplished artists. Free art tours, workshops and demonstrations.
    Gala Benefit - The Day after Pagent Closes.

    Sawdust Art Festival - July / August
    935 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651; (949) 494-3030; Festival Website;
    More than 175 local artists invite visitors to stroll along sawdust-covered paths through a village of fine arts and superb crafts. Since 1966 this event has drawn visitors from around the world who are looking for one-of-a-kind artwork, including paintings, jewelry, ceramics, photographs, sculptures, hand-blown glass and more. Meet and purchase directly from the artists! Varied demonstrations including glass blowing, complimentary art workshops, children's art activities, refreshments and live entertainment make this a memorable event.
    Spring into Art - Weekends in March
    Art Studio Tour - Early April
    Winter Fantasy - Weekends - Nov/Dec

    Laguna Art Museum
    307 Cliff Dr, Laguna Beach, CA; (949) 494-8971; Museum Website;
    Open Daily: 11AM-5PM (Except Wednesdays); Free Admission on 1st Thursday of month;

    An American art museum with a focus on the artworks of California and the role of art in the American culture. The museum includes fine art collections, exhibitions, research and instruction.

    Laguna Beach Fine Culture Programs
    City of Laguna Beach - Public Art Displays are found throughout the city on benches, murals, sculptures and other public places.
    1st Thursday Art Walk - Over 38 galleries participate in a free viewing on the first thursday evening of every month.
    Laguna Beach Art Aliance - LBaa is a group of 22 local cultural arts organizations.
    Laguna Beach Live! - Free music concerts Oct-May
    Laguna College of Art & Design - Exhibitions featured in two galleries
    Art Escapes - Laguna Outreach Community Arts Program
    Laguna Culinary Arts Cooking School - hands-on cooking classes for the home-chef.


Adventure Links Tour Crystal Cove State Park

    Crystal Cove State Park
    8471 Pacific Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach; (949) 494-3539; Park Website;
    3.5 miles of beach and 2,000 acres of undeveloped woodland, which is popular for hiking and horseback riding. The offshore waters are designated as an underwater park. Crystal Cove is used by mountain bikers inland and scuba and skin divers underwater. The beach is popular with swimmers and surfers. The area is located between Corona Del Mar and Laguna Beach on the Pacific Coast Highway.

      • El Moro Canyon - Beautiful area provides a scenic escape for joggers and mountain bikers with trails up the shady center of the canyon and along the ridge lines with stunning views of the Pacific.
      • Underwater Park Over 1,140 acres that offers snorklers and divers an abundant and diverse view of marine life.
      • Reef Point - A popular beach access is from Reef Point parking lot. A quarter mile multi-use trail travels to the north and descends down to the beach at 3.5 Cove.
      • Pelican Point - There are four bluff top parking lots, with access points to the beach. A one mile multi-use trail parallels the coast line that offers a view of the coastal bluff vegetation and wildlife.
      • Los Trancos - There is a tunnel under Pacific Coast Highway to view the Crystal Cove Cottage, as well as a pedestrian crosswalk at the Los Trancos signal light.
      • Historic District Visitor Center -


    Visitor Attractions - Laguna Beach CA

    The Laguna Playhouse
    606 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach, CA 92561; (949) 497-ARTS; Theater Website;
    Oldest theater company on the west coast, the critically-acclaimed Laguna Playhouse offers mainstage and youth theater year-round in the magnificent Moulton Theatre, next door to the Festival of Arts. Just steps from fine dining, shopping and the beach.

    Marina Mammal Rescue Center
    20612 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach, CA 92561; (949) 494-3050; Center Website;
    Open Daily: 10AM-4PM / Free Admission / Donations Needed;

    Friends of the Sea Lion sponsors a rescue and rehabilitation center for sick and injured seals and sea lions.

    Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
    20101 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651; (949) 923-2235; Park Website;
    The park ecosystem is primarily Coastal Sage Scrub, with Maritime Chaparral, Oak Woodlands, Riparian habitats, and the only natural lakes in Orange County.

    Historic Landmarks
    Murphy-Smith Bungalow - Historic 1923 structure is one of the few remaining houses in the downtown area.

    Parks & Gardens
    Hortense Miller Garden - Over 1500 plant species on 2.5 acre slope in North Laguna has bloomed since 1959. (949) 497-0716 (ext 6).
    Vedder Ecological Reserve - Laguna Beach Underwater Park and Tidepools Natural Reserve
    Laguna Canyon Foundation - Preserve, protect and enhance Laguna coastline parks.
    La Vida Laguna - Laguna Beach California Sea Lion Sanctuary
    Alta Laguna Park - Hilltop trails and city park
    Crescent Bay Park - Coastal blufftop city park in North Laguna.
    Heisler Park - city park by Divers Cove
    Lang Park - South Laguna, playground, city park
    Main Beach Park - Beach boardwalk, volleyball, playground, tidepools.
    Nita Carmen Park - city park

Local Beaches
Laguna Beach boasts seven miles of coastline with 30 public beaches & coves. Summer lifeguard service. (949) 497-9229.
Crescent Bay - Popular body surfing beach.
Shaws & Divers Cove - Protected covers for scuba divers
Main Beach - With landmark lifeguard tower in heart of downtown.
Sleepy Hollow - Swimming beach
Woods Cove - Diving area
Victoria Beach -
Aliso Creek County Beach -
Thousand Steps - Famous surfing beach with long staircase in South Laguna.

Day Spa and Salons
Jolie Spa and Salon - European boutique
Spa Montage - Oceanfront spa with herbal and hydrotherapy treatments.
Aquaterra Spa - Unique natural essences of the oceanfront.

Tivoli Terrace - Restaurant - Wedding Garden
650 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach, CA; (949) 494-9650; Garden Website;
Enchanting French Garden on the grounds of the Festival of the Arts - specializing in hosting weddings and receptions. Blooming flowers, antique gazebo and fountains. Open for lunch and dinner July and August with entertainment nightly.

California Street Hockey Association - Laguna Hills
Laguna Hills Roller Hockey Complex is located at the Laguna Hills community center and sports complex adjacent to Laguna Hills High School. The facility is a state of the art outdoor rink offering youth and adult programs for all ages. League play is year round with a variety of instructional programs and clinics being offered.


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    Aliso Creek Inn Golf Course
    31106 Pacific Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, California 92651; Golf Reservations: (949) 499-1919; Golf Website;
    The tranquil, rustic resort tucked into the breathtakingly beautiful canyon. The flower-lined walkways, the 80 scenic acres encompassing Laguna's only golf course, all just 365 yards from the beach.
    Canyon Lodge American Grill - (949) 499-2663 - offers traditional American cuisine "with a twist" served in an upscale yet comfortable atmosphere.


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    Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park
    28373 Alicia Pkwy, Laguna Niguel, CA; (949) 831-2790; County Parks Website;
    4,000 acres preserve of coastal canyons. Equestrian, hiking and biking trails. Within the park lands are mature oaks, sycamores, and elderberry trees, two year round streams and over 30 miles of official trails. Many rare and endangered plants and animals make this park their home. This park is dsignated as a wildlife sanctuary.
    Orange County Natural History Museum - Located at park entrance - open 11AM-5PM Wed-Sun. (949) 831-3287.

    Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel
    ONE RITZ CARLTON DRIVE - Dana Point, CA 92629
    On a coastline famous for its beaches, this resort is situated atop a 150-foot bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean midway between Los Angeles and San Diego. Dramatic cliffs, secluded inlets and dazzling sunsets enchant visitors to the resort and the adjacent Dana Point Harbor is convenient for crossings to Catalina Island, deep sea fishing expeditions, jet skiing and wave running, sailing regattas or relaxed sunset cocktail and dinner cruises. With balconies overlooking the ruggedly beautiful coastal landscape and lush gardens, rambling walkways and initmate courtyards available for romantic strolls, The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel offers unparalled service and quality while defining casual California elegance.
    393-room luxury resort includes two dining rooms and the on-site restaurant The Club Grill & Bar.

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    Laguna Beach Youth Sports
    Local sports programs including youth and adult leagues in soccer, baseball little league and travel teams, pop warner football and cheer, volleyball, basketball, golf, hockey and much more.

    Laguna Beach Youth Groups
    Young people can discover their talents and have fun through participation in local performing arts, sports, dance and ballet groups. Learn more about self-improvement opportunities with local boys and girls clubs, YMCA facilities, boy scout troops and more.

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