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.
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Surf
& Sand Hotel Laguna Beach
Presiding over its own 500-foot white, sandy beach, the
164 room Surf & Sand Hotel is unique among California
coastal hotels in that each room has a balcony or deck with
a direct ocean view. Midway between Los Angeles and San
Diego, the hotel is only 20 minutes from John Wayne Orange
County.
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Sunset
Cove Villas Laguna Beach
These oceanfront accommodations rise directly above Laguna's
dramatic coastline, facing the powerful beauty of the blue
Pacific Ocean, enjoying an idyllic setting and romantic atmosphere.
Thank nature for crashing waves, white sand, spectacular sunsets
and gentle breezes. More
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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.
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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.
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