Guidebook for Laguna Beach
Food Scene
Great food and margaritas plus a patio with an ocean view. Nice local feel with warm and friendly bar. Gets busy on the weekends. Valet or street parking. $$
26 residents recomanen
Coyote Grill
31621 Coast HwyGreat food and margaritas plus a patio with an ocean view. Nice local feel with warm and friendly bar. Gets busy on the weekends. Valet or street parking. $$
Casual dining. Just good, clean healthy fish tacos and more, super fast service and super affordable price. Sit inside or out and enjoy the view and fresh air. Great for a quick lunch between stops.$
57 residents recomanen
Wahoo's Fish Taco
1862 Placentia AveCasual dining. Just good, clean healthy fish tacos and more, super fast service and super affordable price. Sit inside or out and enjoy the view and fresh air. Great for a quick lunch between stops.$
For those who want a true local coffee shop experience, vs. going to Starbucks. Dark & a little kitschy, thy also serve breakfast lunch and pastries.
7 residents recomanen
Koffee Klatch
1440 S Coast HwyFor those who want a true local coffee shop experience, vs. going to Starbucks. Dark & a little kitschy, thy also serve breakfast lunch and pastries.
Great for Sunday breakfast, sitting outside & people-watching. The 'Eggs Heidleburg' is awesome.
10 residents recomanen
Cafe Heidelberg
1100 S Coast HwyGreat for Sunday breakfast, sitting outside & people-watching. The 'Eggs Heidleburg' is awesome.
Simply one of the best casual Mexican restaurants around. Newly renovated, adding a bar with beer, margaritas and wine.. The salmon tacos are to die for. The fresh salsa bar is awesome.
40 residents recomanen
La Sirena Grill
347 Mermaid StSimply one of the best casual Mexican restaurants around. Newly renovated, adding a bar with beer, margaritas and wine.. The salmon tacos are to die for. The fresh salsa bar is awesome.
Just one of the best places to dine outside and look at the beach. Located at the Historic Hotel Laguna
OceanView Bar & Grill
425 S Coast HwyJust one of the best places to dine outside and look at the beach. Located at the Historic Hotel Laguna
Simply one of the coolest places to have a happy hour beverage and bite to eat in town. No better sunset view anywhere (except maybe on a boat)
http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-rooftop-lounge-laguna-beach
56 residents recomanen
The Rooftop Lounge
1289 S Coast HwySimply one of the coolest places to have a happy hour beverage and bite to eat in town. No better sunset view anywhere (except maybe on a boat)
http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-rooftop-lounge-laguna-beach
A tiny restaurant with the best, authentic Thai food in town. JMHO
11 residents recomanen
Laguna Thai By the Sea
31715 Coast HwyA tiny restaurant with the best, authentic Thai food in town. JMHO
Shopping
Just a little jewel of a store tucked away in the Forest Avenue Mall. The cutest clothes and the most helpful staff. You'll thank me!
C J Rose Fashion Boutique
384 Forest AveJust a little jewel of a store tucked away in the Forest Avenue Mall. The cutest clothes and the most helpful staff. You'll thank me!
Shopping, restaurants, movies (including IMAX 3D) - Pretty much has everything.
http://www.shopirvinespectrumcenter.com/
554 residents recomanen
Irvine Spectrum Center
Shopping, restaurants, movies (including IMAX 3D) - Pretty much has everything.
http://www.shopirvinespectrumcenter.com/
Why recommend a hardware store, you ask? Because it's more than just a hardware store. It's a great place to buy gifts, and beach items, and the staff is super friendly!
Coast Hardware
240 Broadway StWhy recommend a hardware store, you ask? Because it's more than just a hardware store. It's a great place to buy gifts, and beach items, and the staff is super friendly!
AREO
207 Ocean AveMy own personal favorite gift shop.
Drinks & Nightlife
You'll love the food, the drinks the view and the atmosphere. The skinny Margaritas are the best as is the Ahi Poke and the fish tacos.
Big Fish Tavern
540 S Coast HwyYou'll love the food, the drinks the view and the atmosphere. The skinny Margaritas are the best as is the Ahi Poke and the fish tacos.
Just a very cool, old-school locals tavern. Live music, pool tables, dancing and friendly folks out having fun.
http://www.marineroomtavern.com/
23 residents recomanen
Marine Room Tavern
214 Ocean AveJust a very cool, old-school locals tavern. Live music, pool tables, dancing and friendly folks out having fun.
http://www.marineroomtavern.com/
Everything Else
You must visit the Sawdust if you're here during July thru August, or for the Winter Fest. Chock full of local fine arts and crafts, food, libations and music... Just hop on the trolley & go!
91 residents recomanen
Festival d'Art de Serradures
935 Laguna Canyon RdYou must visit the Sawdust if you're here during July thru August, or for the Winter Fest. Chock full of local fine arts and crafts, food, libations and music... Just hop on the trolley & go!
Disneyland Park
1313 Disneyland DrSelf-explanatory! ;)
Check the calendar for what's on stage during your visit: http://www.scfta.org/
199 residents recomanen
Centre d'Arts Segerstrom
600 Town Center DrCheck the calendar for what's on stage during your visit: http://www.scfta.org/
The best outdoor shopping mall around. Lots of great restaurants and also the largest movie screen around too.
719 residents recomanen
Newport Center/Fashion Island
401 Newport Center DrThe best outdoor shopping mall around. Lots of great restaurants and also the largest movie screen around too.
Check out the yelp reviews:
http://www.yelp.com/biz/dana-point-harbor-dana-point
There's so much to do here!
27 residents recomanen
Dana Point Harbor Drive
Dana Point Harbor DriveCheck out the yelp reviews:
http://www.yelp.com/biz/dana-point-harbor-dana-point
There's so much to do here!
Great day hiking/mountain biking spot.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/laguna-coast-wilderness-park-laguna-beach
21 residents recomanen
Laguna Coast Wilderness Park: Big Bend
18751 Laguna Canyon RdGreat day hiking/mountain biking spot.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/laguna-coast-wilderness-park-laguna-beach
Essentials
Always good to know where the grocery stores are (CVS is in there too). You can walk there if you don't feel like driving.
6 residents recomanen
Haggen Food & Pharmacy
30922 Coast HwyAlways good to know where the grocery stores are (CVS is in there too). You can walk there if you don't feel like driving.
Sightseeing
Just a beautiful place - and only a short walk from here.
74 residents recomanen
Spa Montage Laguna Beach
30801 Coast HwyJust a beautiful place - and only a short walk from here.
Beautiful state park with gorgeous beach view, hiking trails, camping - worth a visit for sure
218 residents recomanen
Crystal Cove State Park
8471 North Coast HighwayBeautiful state park with gorgeous beach view, hiking trails, camping - worth a visit for sure