Fact Sheet

LAGUNA BEACH VISITORS & CONFERENCE BUREAU
FACT SHEET

VISITORS CENTER: 381 Forest Avenue
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Open daily, 10:00am-5:00pm

BUREAU ADDRESS: 361 Forest Avenue, Suite 200
Laguna Beach, CA 92651

LOCAL PHONE: (949) 497- 9229
TOLL-FREE: (800) 877-1115

WEB SITE: www.lagunabeachinfo.com

BUREAU CREATED: 1986

PURPOSE AND MISSION:
The primary role of the Visitors Bureau is to market the City of Laguna Beach both locally and globally. The Bureau directs and implements all marketing, public relations, member interaction, Web site development, consumer contact, visitors guide request fulfillment, incentive meetings market sales and more. The mission of the Laguna Beach VCB is: The Laguna Beach Visitors Bureau is a non-profit organization consisting of hotels, restaurants and galleries dedicated to promoting long term, revenue generating visitors primarily during the off season and to preserve the village charm and aesthetic beauty of Laguna Beach.

STAFF MEMBERS:
Judith Bijlani, CMD, Executive Director
Ashley Johnson, Marketing Manager
Lorna Piercy, CTA, Concierge Supervisor
Deena Harros: Part-time Concierge
Diane Debilzan: Part-time Concierge

VISITOR SERVICES:
The Visitors Bureau provides information and services to enhance your visit to Laguna Beach. Stop by our Visitors Center or call in advance for informational guides, maps, event calendars, wedding, banquet, and special event facilities. We also offer concierge services including walk-in bookings, activities, restaurant and retail referrals, art events, city maps, bus schedules and outdoor activities. 

MEETING AND CONFERENCE SERVICES:
Laguna Beach is an ideal location for corporate meetings, retreats, family reunions and weddings. A wide variety of lodging and meeting room facilities can be found from beachside to a canyon view with golf on-site. From executive board meetings to sales meeting functions, Laguna Beach offers facilities that can accommodate from the smallest group to 700 people complete with superb catering, state of the art technology, personalized service and attention to every detail. A variety of team-building activities are available for groups of any size.

AWARDS:
Emmy Award - 'Tidepool Scene' DVD - (2009)
Telly Award - 'Tidepool Scene' DVD - (2009)
One of the Top 10 Sexiest Beaches in America - ForbesTraveler.com (2008)
Best Press Kit - North American Travel Journalists Association (2008)
Top 3 Cleanest Beaches in America - National Resources Defense Council (2008)
Best Overall Marketing Campaign for a Destination - State of California (2007)
One of Best Beaches in US for Overall Water Quality - NRDC (2007)
One of Top 10 Beaches in America - MSN.com (2007)
Sexiest Places in the World - Cosmopolitan Magazine (2007)