Laguna Beach
About 1 hr by car from Los Angeles
Coves, tide pools and art galleries on a cliffside stretch of Orange County coast.
Why locals go
Close enough to leave after work Friday and still catch sunset at Heisler Park.
Visiting Los Angeles?
At 1 hr by car, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Los Angeles for your flight home.
What to book
- Kayak or paddleboard tour along the coves
- Sunset sail from Dana Point
- Tide pooling at Crystal Cove
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Sunset at Heisler Park then dinner on the water
- A spa morning at a cliffside resort
With friends
- Snorkel the coves at Shaw's Cove
- Bar-hop in downtown Laguna
When to go
Year-round, warmest July to October.