Laguna Beach Southern California Vacation Destination

Laguna Beach Southern California

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Laguna Beach is a perfect place for a weekend getaway or day trip. Visitors come from all over the world to enjoy this scenic Southern California beach town. The surrounding mountains and valleys have been inhabited for hundreds of years. In early times Indians used the freshwater canyon lakes and named them Lagonas. Once a sleepy art colony Laguna Beach has transformed into a major destination with world class hotels and spas. Several famous art fairs call Laguna Beach home including the the International Art-A-Fair Festival, the Festival of Arts and The Sawdust festival. Main Beach is the center of activity in this coastal community. The lifeguard tower at main beach dates back to the 1930s and is one of the first things you see when you enter town. Pacific Coast Highway is lined with boutiques, art galleries, and restaurants making Laguna Beach a great place to get out of the car and go for a walking tour. Accommodations range from four star resorts to moderately priced motels. Once you enter town it seems like a whole different world from the rest of Orange County. Parking can be a problem during the summer but if you don't mind walking a few blocks there is plenty of free street parking. Laguna Beach has changed little over the years and is a delight to visit even if you only have a day to do so. Another enchanted Southern California beach just a few miles up the coast is Crystal Cove State Beach.

While visiting the Laguna beach a nice side trip is a drive up Laguna Canyon where you will see one of the last remaining undeveloped coastal wilderness areas left in the south county. Laguna Canyon is home to the only working winery in Orange County, Laguna Canyon Winery. Further up the canyon is The Nix Nature Center is headquarters for the Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. From here you can hike to Barbara's Lake the only natural fresh water lake in Orange County. Just over the hill is Aliso and Wood Canyon another great place for a hike. If you have enough energy you can climb to "Top of The World Park for one a fantastic view of Laguna Beach and the Pacific Ocean. Laguna Beach has so many different things to do and see you will make new discovery's each time you return. Hotels in Laguna Beach are mostly along the beach front stretching from main beach all the way to South Laguna. The most famous is Hotel Laguna, which was first hotel in Laguna Beach and dates back nearly 100 years. Hotel Laguna is only steps away from main beach. Newer hotels include the swank Montage Resort & Spa Laguna Beach. Even if you can not afford a stay at the Montage its a great place to have a cocktail on the balcony to enjoy the spectacular view of the ocean.

If your stay one day or a romantic weekend, Laguna Beach will not disappoint. Sandy beaches, tide pools, shops, trendy restaurants, the Pacific Ocean only foot steps away. Laguna beach is one of the most picture perfect beach destinations in Southern California.