The seaside resort community of Laguna Beach is without question one of the best all around vacation destinations in southern California. This community of around 24,000 residents is found in Orange County, which boasts a plethora of attractions, including Disneyland and Knott’s Berry Farm, and on vacations to Laguna Beach, you will surely find plenty to do in the area. Known not only as a beach resort destination but also as an artists’ community, Laguna Beach California is an eclectic kind of place that can satisfy a range of tastes and preferences. The seven miles of beaches here is enough reason to visit, and you can peruse the works of art at a number of galleries to find something to take home with you. Shopping, surfing, and sunbathing are all common things that people do on vacations to Laguna Beach, and that’s just the tip of the iceberg, so plan yours today and see for yourself just how numerous the possibilities are.

Many would argue that the beautiful beaches in Laguna Beach are at the top of the list when it comes to Laguna Beach attractions, and it’s hard to argue that point. Here, the beaches are wide and long, and most offer concessions, public restrooms, and summertime lifeguards. Many hotels and residences overlook the beaches, and they offer exceptional ocean views from the hills and bluffs that rise up behind the sand. Should you stay at one of the Laguna Beach hotels by the shore, you’ll be able to park the car and basically forget about it until you’re ready to leave. The City Transit Bus can get you to most beach and park locations in town, and you can usually walk from there. In addition to beaches that are busy and full of concessions, there are also more secluded coves and tide pools along the coast here, so you’ll want to explore the full seven miles of sand while enjoying vacations to Laguna Beach.

The Main Beach in Laguna Beach California is found right in the immediate downtown area, where art galleries, shops, and restaurants are in good number. There is an excellent boardwalk at the Main Beach Park, as well as a play area for children, basketball and volleyball courts, and picnic tables. When you’re not enjoying the water or taking a stroll along the boardwalk, checking out the tide pools is a good way to pass some time. The Main Beach Park’s tide pools contain plant and animal life and are protected, as is the case with most of the other tide pools along the Laguna Beach coast. Tide pool tours are available for those who want to learn more about them. From the Main Beach, you can access the path to Heisler Park, which has walking trails, barbecue areas, a marine reserve area, and public art displays. When it comes to Laguna Beach attractions, Heisler Park is certainly among the best. Since the Main Beach is often the most crowded stretch of sand in Laguna Beach California, those looking for room to do some surfing can head to other nearby beach spots where the sport can be better enjoyed. At Thalia, Ruby, and Oak Streets, you can find surfing areas. Sleepy Hollow Beach, which is close to Thalia Street, is also a great place to surf.

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Scuba diving and snorkeling are also possible in Laguna Beach, and there are a number of ideal spots where you can enjoy both. On the north side of town and just beneath the bluffs that are found at Cliff Drive, there are coves and beaches that are ideal snorkeling and scuba diving spots. You’ll also find a marine refuge area on this side of town. When you’re not enjoying the area beaches, there are other Laguna Beach attractions that can also easily figure into your overall itinerary. The Pacific Marine Mammal Center is a great place to see aquatic creatures of all kinds, and for those who want to view a large collection of art from California artists, the Laguna Art Museum is a must. Another one of the top Laguna Beach attractions is the Laguna Playhouse, which puts on regular shows throughout the year. The Laguna Playhouse is one of the West Coast’s oldest.

Should you have a good amount of time to work with on your trip to Laguna Beach, there are some other great coastal destinations close by that you will also want to consider exploring. To the near north is Newport Beach, and just south of Laguna Beach are Monarch Beach and other Dana Point beaches. You can easily get to these destinations and others up and down the California coast by hopping on the famed Pacific Coast Highway.