Laguna Beach is a Beach Vacation Getaway in Southern California
Written by Vacation Idea.com Travel Editors.
Located midway between Los Angeles and San Diego in southern Orange County, Laguna Beach is a popular weekend getaway in Southern California. Featuring seven miles of beautiful coastline with sandy beaches and palm trees, Laguna Beach is an ideal beach vacation getaway.
There are 30 beaches and coves that visitors can explore on foot or by kayak. Beach vacation activities include sailing, bird watching, whale watching, beach volleyball, surfing and scuba diving.
Laguna Beach offers warm weather year-round with an average high of 69 degrees in January and 77 degrees in July. Here is a list of popular outdoor activities: romantic seaside picnics, hiking, cycling, tennis, golf and botanical garden tours.
Laguna Beach is home to an active artist community with nearly 100 galleries showcasing art pieces by local, national and international artists. In the summer, there are numerous art festivals you can attend, including the Sawdust Festival, the Art-A-Fair Festival, the Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters.
For those who like to shop, Laguna Beach offers a wide selection of unique shops that sell hand-crafted jewelry, antiques and designer clothing.
Garden enthusiasts should not pass the opportunity to see the Hortense Miller Garden and its collection of more than 1,500 plant species (for reservations call 949-497-0716).
There are many places to stay in Laguna Beach, ranging from pet-friendly bed and breakfasts to luxury hotels. Read more about Laguna Beach hotels.
For additional information about Laguna Beach, call the Laguna Beach Visitors & Conference Bureau at 800-877-1115 or 949-497-9229, or visit www.lagunabeachinfo.org.
