101 Things to Do in Laguna Beach

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1. Take a Hike through Heisler Park - Located just north of Main Beach
2. Take a Self-guided Public Art Tour
3. Ride a Local Bus or an open air Summer Trolley and Explore the Town
4. Monthly Art Walk - 1st T
6. Wine Tasting in the Canyon - The Laguna Canyon Winery
7. Skimboard one of Laguna's Coves
8. Explore California's Oldest Museum - The Laguna Art Museum
9. International Art Show -  Art-AFair is a must for art lovers.
10. One-of-a-Kind Shops and Galleries - Laguna Beach is home to over 100 galleries and oneof-a-kind shops.
11. Artists' Open Studios - Visit over 20 professional artists in private working studios on Laguna Canyon Road.
12. Treasure Island Park - Located on the grounds of the Montage Laguna Beach
13. The Festival of Arts - Open July and August.
14. Jazz Wednesdays -every other Wednesday from June to mid-September and feature world-class musicians.
15. Laguna Craft Guild - From September to June, the Laguna Craft Guild sponsors bi-monthly Sunday shows
16. Walk the Streets of Laguna on a Historic Bungalow Tour
17. Hortense Miller Garden
18. Laughter Yoga - Everyday the Institute meets at theend of Main Beach and practices the art of laughter yoga
19. Sawdust Art Festival - end of June thru August, with seasonal events held throughout the year.
20. Fiori - Stop by this beautiful boutique, celebrating 20 years, for a look at some of the finest Italian and Greek Majolica.
21. Whaling Wall - Marine life artist Wyland has created close to 100 Whaling Walls
22. Enjoy Free Chamber Music on the first Sunday of each month, October- May.
23. Browse North Gallery Row
24. Hotel Laguna -  Walk through the lobby and view historical photographs or enjoy a beverage at Claes Ovation
25. Art at City Hall - free exhibition showcases art by local artists. On exhibit Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
26. Kristalle - Located in a landmark Laguna cottage, Kristalle is considered the finest gallery of its kind in the world.
27. Enjoy Live Music at one of our Restaurants - Many of Laguna Beach's restaurants offer live music in the evenings.
28. Sculpture Garden - Visit the stunning sculpture garden at the Dawson Cole Fine Art Gallery.
29. Need Visitor Information? - Stop by the Laguna Beach Visitors Center
30. Explore the "Museum of the First People" - Len Wood's Indian Territory Gallery
31. Visit the 2nd Smallest Church in the World - St. Francis by the Sea
33. Swim in our Marine Protected Waters - Laguna Beach's seven miles of pristine coastline is a Marine Protected Area.
34. Local Farmer's Market - Every Saturday morning, from 8am-12noon.
35. Play Volleyball & Basketball at Main Beach - Main Beach Park
36. Explore Sea Life in Diver's Cove -Located next to Picnic Beach, just North of Main Beach
37. View a Sunset from Crescent Bay - Laguna's northern-most stop
38. Check out Seal Rock - Located about 120 yards off the shore of Crescent Bay
39. MTV's Laguna Beach - Check out the high school, restaurants, beaches and stores that LC, Kristen and Stephen once frequented.
40. Take a Photo with Laguna's Own Greeter - Eiler Larsen was the Official Greeter of Laguna Beach.
41. Take in Endless Views from Alta Laguna Park - Also known as Top of the World
42. Explore the Outdoors of Laguna - In Laguna Beach access over 20,000 acres of wilderness.
43. Wine, Cheese & Interactive Art Affair -  Admission is free and open to the public the first Tuesday of every month.
44. Gather Around the Fire Pits at Aliso County Beach
45. Nix Nature Center - Laguna Coast Wilderness Park and the center of five different trails.
46. Barbara's Lake - Located in the Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Barbara's Lake is Orange County's only natural lake.
47. Pacific Marine Mammal Center - Open everyday from 10am-4pm.
48. Tower at Victoria Beach - A Laguna Beach landmark
49. Spring Fever Surfabout - held over Memorial Day weekend at Thalia Street.
50. Plein Air Painters Invitational - Each October, hosted by the Laguna Art Museum & the Laguna Plein Air Painters Assoc.
51. Watch a Professional Skimboard Contest - Held every summer at Aliso County Beach
52. Thousand Steps Beach - Located between 9th and 10th streets on South Coast Highway,
53. Sawdust Art Festival Winter Fantasy - From mid-November to mid- December
54. Reggae Night at Sandpiper - Thursday nights always bring out a crowd at the Sandpiper
55. Drum Circle at Aliso Beach - Drumming from 7-10pm during a full moon
56. Coffee Cuppings - Stop by the Laguna Coffee Company on Saturdays to observe the coffee making process
57. Bark Park - Let your dog off the leash to run free at Laguna Beach's Dog Park.
58. Sample Gourmet Cheeses and Delicious Wines - The Laguna Culinary Arts Gourmet Cheese &Wine Shop
59. Dolphin & Whale Spotting
60. Fete de la Musique - Enjoy this mid-June afternoon of free music throughout the downtown area
61. "Green" Your Trip! - tips for travelers and sustainable practices, www.greenlagunabeach.com
62. Grab a Picnic Lunch - Pick up a picnic lunch and enjoy it at one of Laguna's 20 coves, beaches or parks.
63. Are you a History Buff? -  Visit the Murphy-Smith Bungalow, home of the Laguna Beach Historical Society.
64. Snorkeling
65. Laguna Beach...A College Town - Laguna College of Art + Design educates artists at all stages of their careers
66. Sea Lion Release - After rehabilitation at the Pacific Marine Mammal Center, sea lions are released back into the Pacific Ocean.
67. Visit Laguna's Oldest House - This piece of Laguna history is located at 154 Pearl Street.
68. People-Watch at Main Beach - Laguna's "Window to the Sea", this beachfront park is located in the heart of downtown
69. Bette Davis House - This English Tudor home, built in 1929, overlooks beautiful Wood's Cove.
70. Bird Watching - Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
71. Lifeguard Tower - See a piece of Laguna's surf lifesaving history. Located at Main Beach
72. Peppertree Lane -  Laguna's oldest shopping district.
73. Crystal Cove State Park - Explore on your own, or take part in a public tour of the Historic District on the second Saturday of each month.
74. Surf's up! - Visit one of Laguna's local surf shops. for all the expert equipment, advice, and local surf-style that will
have you hanging-ten in no time.
75. Jogger's Paradise - Enjoy relaxing scenery, cool breezes, and wonderful look-outs to stop, stretch, and refuel.
76. Walk with a Naturalist - Each Saturday at Willow Canyon, understand Laguna's unique flora, fauna, and natural habitat.
77. HIP District - There are 26 art galleries, 17 restaurants, and several unique coffee shops,
apparel stores, a bookstore, florists, a nursery and much more.
78. Sweet tooth? - Get your fix at Chocolate Soldier, La Rue du Chocolat, or Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory.
79. Beverages on the Rooftop - Atop the historic Hotel La Casa del Camino, enjoy Laguna Beach's only Rooftop Bar
80. Make Your Own Bath Salts - Bubbles of Laguna
81. Experience a Taste of Italy - Dolce Gelato creates delicious fresh Italian gelato handmade daily.
82. Late Night Happy Hour - At House of Big Fish & Ice Cold Beer, Avila's El Ranchito, Rock'n Fish, Romeo Cucina, and Watermarc happy hour comes twice a day!
83. Kayaking - Kayak Southern California's most magnificent coastline and see Laguna Beach the way it was meant
84. Pick up a Beach Read - Check out one of Laguna's boutique book stores housing a wide variety of everything literary!
85. Grazing Goats - Laguna's own four-legged firefighters feast on native plants and effectively clear firebreaks, protecting homes and businesses. There are currently 600 on the force!
86. Las Brisas -  the perfect stop for a spectacular coastline view
87. Protect the Environment - Locals and visitors alike are invited to participate in First Saturday's beach clean-ups.
88. Art Lovers Deal - Receive unlimited admission all summer long to three world-famous Laguna
Beach art festivals: Festival of Arts, Art-A-Fair and the Sawdust Art Festival, all for only $19!
89. Shipwreck! - Two hundred yards offshore lies a shipwreck, the Foss 125 better known as "the Cleo Street Barge."
90. Laguna Playhouse celebrates 90 years! - Laguna's oldest continually operating community theater
91. Go Veggie - Nirvana Grille, The Stand and Goko Café all showcase gourmet meat-free cuisine
92. Laguna Koi Ponds - Visit Laguna Koi Ponds to view the different bloodlines, body shape, luster, and color patterns.
93. Late Night Loco - Taco Loco, open until 2:00am on Friday and Saturday nights, is the perfect end
to an evening of dancing and fun.
94. Karaoke - OnTuesday and Thursday nights, Hennessey's Tavern offers Karaoke upstairs starting at 9 pm.
95. Student Art Exhibition - View the Annual LCAD Summer Exhibition at Gallery 793
96. Fireworks! - The Laguna Beach Board of Realtors with support from Tommy Bahama's presents 4th of July fireworks.
97. Beachfront Dance Class - In October of each year, CaDance offers a free, interactive dance class on Main Beach.
98. Celebrate Heritage Month - May - sponsored by the City of Laguna Beach and the Heritage Committee.
99. Head South - South Laguna is a local's favorite destination.
100. Build a Sandcastle - Laguna's beaches are family-friendly and feature wide stretches of sand
101. Take in a Local Film - Laguna Beach Film Society offers a third Thursday's film screening.