Outdoor Activities
Considered the most popular park in Laguna Beach, Heisler Park offers stunning views of the cliffs above the beach and the crashing waves below. Go scuba diving, have a picnic, or take a walk along the tide pools.
Are you ready for a day on the water? Take a short drive up to Newport Landing and spend the afternoon on a whale watching cruise! View many varieties of whales, dolphin, seals, and other intriguing marine life.
Seasonal Events
Laguna Beach is known for its annual summer art festivals: Festival of Arts, Sawdust Art Festival and Art-A-Fair. These events showcase compelling works of art by local and international artists, attracting visitors from around the world.
Shopping
If you’re looking for good shopping, the South Coast Plaza is just a short drive away. The South Coast Plaza is Southern California’s premier shopping destination offering 250 boutiques, 30 restaurants, and four performing arts venues.
If you work up an appetite on your shopping adventures, you can buy local fruits and vegetables at the Laguna Beach Farmers' Market every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Golf
If golfing is your forte, then you’ll love the Monarch Beach Golf Club. Located in Dana Point, Monarch Beach stretches over 6,600 yards and offers sweeping views and cool ocean breezes on each of its 18 holes.
Entertainment
Check out the Laguna Playhouse and grab some tickets for a show. The playhouse has a reputation for being one of the country’s most appealing artistic communities.
Visit the Laguna Beach Art Museum, a destination for anyone interested in California art. Unlike any other museum in the state, it collects California art and only California art, and ranges across all periods and styles, nineteenth-century to present-day. Its collection, exhibitions, publications, and educational programs are all dedicated to developing the public appreciation of California art.