Laguna Beach, Coastal city in Orange County, United States.
The city extends along seven miles of Pacific Ocean coastline, featuring numerous sandy beaches, hidden coves, and natural tide pools for exploration.
The area transformed from a Native American settlement to an American homestead in 1871 when the Thurston family established the first permanent residence.
The Laguna Beach Art Association, formed in 1918, laid the foundation for what would become the Laguna Beach Art Museum and numerous art galleries.
The city provides multiple beach access points, public transportation options, and accommodations ranging from beachfront hotels to mountain-view bed and breakfasts.
The city maintains 22,000 acres of protected wilderness areas, combining coastal and mountain environments within its boundaries.
Location: Orange County
Inception: 1870s
Elevation above the sea: 6 m
Website: https://www.lagunabeachcity.net
Shares border with: Newport Beach
Website: https://lagunabeachcity.net
GPS coordinates: 33.53333,-117.76667
Latest update: June 3, 2025 21:13
California's beaches range from the busy southern coast to the remote northern shores. Each location offers specific features: Santa Monica's pier, Venice's cultural scene, Laguna's scenic views, and Pfeiffer's mineral-colored sand. The coastline includes urban beaches with facilities, natural areas with rock formations, and protected marine zones for water sports and wildlife observation.
Crystal Cove State Park
8.2 km
The Wedge
12.6 km
Chet Holifield Federal Building
5.9 km
Corona del Mar State Beach
12.2 km
Crystal Cove Historic District
8.3 km
Hangover House
3.2 km
Laguna Canyon
3.5 km
Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
4.6 km
Aliso and Wood Canyons Regional Park
2.9 km
Laguna Art Museum
2.3 km
Aliso Canyon
2.8 km
The Resort at Pelican Hill
9.4 km
Laguna Niguel Lake
5.9 km
Laguna Niguel Regional Park
5.7 km
Salt Creek Beach
7.2 km
Strand Beach Funicular
8.5 km
St. Francis by-the-Sea American Catholic Church
1.7 km
Signal Peak
9 km
Aliso Beach
2.9 km
Little Corona Del Mar Beach
11.4 km
Table Rock Beach
4 km
Woods Cove
835 m
Victoria Beach
1.9 km
Main Beach
1.9 km
Pelican Hill Golf Club
10.1 km
Moss Point
919 m
Dana Point
9.4 km
Dawson Cole Fine Art
1.8 kmReviews
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