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LAGUNA BEACH VACATION RENTALS, CALIFORNIA |
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Why Vacation in Laguna Beach |
| A picturesque seaside city on the California Riviera in South Orange County, Laguna Beach is where you would go for a purely leisurely experience. Known for its artist colonies, art festivals, marine life, plush beaches and comfortable vacation rentals, Laguna Beach attracts more than 3 million vacationers each year. |
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Laguna Beach Vacation Rental Information |
| Laguna Beach California vacation rentals include vacation rental homes, vacation rental villas, vacation rental cabins, vacation rental cottages and Laguna Beach condos. Beachfront is the preferred location for most of these Laguna Beach vacation rental properties, along with proximity to the downtown area. |
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Types of Laguna Beach vacation rentals range from vacation rental studios away from the beachfront to large beachfront vacation rental houses, which primarily have 1-bedroom to 3-bedrooms. These Laguna Beach vacation rentals can accommodate anywhere between 2 to 10 people. Some large vacation rental houses have up to 4-bedrooms to 7-bedrooms, which sleep around 6 to 12 Laguna Beach vacationers.
Most of the vacation rental houses provide beach access and even golf course access. Some vacation rental studios and vacation rental condos are located in gated communities as well. Amenities provided by Laguna Beach vacation rental houses are fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, washer/dryer, TV, air conditioning, pool, hot tub, fireplace in bedroom, microwave, refrigerator and icemaker |
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Special Information for Booking Vacation Rentals in Laguna Beach |
| Minimum stay is usually two nights in the low season and up to a week in the high season at most Laguna Beach vacation rentals. Not all vacation rentals allow pets, so confirm before you go, in case you are carrying your furry friend along. There may also be a damage deposit extra in some cases. Smoking is not allowed at most vacation rentals. |
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Must See in Laguna Beach |
Art festivals are the main attraction of Laguna Beach, with the special ones being the famous Pageant of the Masters, Festival of the Arts, Art-A-Fair, and Sawdust Festival, which showcase the fine art as well as the culture of Laguna.
Laguna Museum of Art exhibits art the year round. Apart from this, there are three areas where you can find all the art |
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galleries—Gallery Row North Laguna, Village Area Art Galleries, and South Village Art Galleries.
Steeped in history, Laguna Beach has several historical tours and locations. For instance, the Murphy-Smith Historical Bungalow, built in 1923, is one of the few original houses remaining downtown. This and the other original homes, form part of the self-guided tours of Laguna’s homes in the North and South Laguna. |
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Sights and Attractions in Laguna Beach |
| The quaint seaside community of Southern California complemented by interesting geographical, social and political influences, Laguna Beach is aptly called an artist’s retreat. If you happen to be an art aficionado, you can effortlessly find yourself at Laguna Art Museum or maybe at any of the numerous art galleries here. Pristine sights of nature too, await you at the stunning beaches, and various parks and ecological wonders.
• Laguna Art Museum
• Laguna Beach Art Galleries
• Beaches
• Parks and Gardens
• Friends of the Sea Lion |
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Outdoor Recreation in Laguna Beach |
| Laguna Beach may lean more towards the arts than sports, but the adventure-seeker won't go disappointed from here. Activities include kayaking, surfing, diving, hiking, biking and fishing.
• Beach Activities
• Kayaking
• Surfing
• Diving and Snorkeling
• Hiking and Biking
• Dolphin and Whale Safaris | |
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Golfing in Laguna Beach |
Laguna’s only golf course, Aliso Creek Inn Golf Course is a 9-hole, par-32 course, which is spread over the 87-acre Aliso Canyon. Beautifully manicured course offers enough challenge to a novice and a practiced hand as well. A pro shop too is available here.
If golf happens to be your first love, you can head to Monarch Beach Golf Links, which is one of Southern California’s best golf courses and offers an entirely enjoyable golfing experience. Flaunting Scottish links, the Robert Trent Jones, Jr. designed course offers an enticing layout the stretches out on Dana Point. |
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Laguna Beach Fairs and Festivals |
Art festivals are the main attraction of Laguna Beach, with the special ones being the famous Pageant of the Masters, Festival of the Arts, Art-A-Fair and Sawdust Festival, which showcase the fine art as well as the culture of Laguna. |
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Dining and Nightlife in Laguna Beach |
The restaurants at Laguna Beach offer excellent dining experiences, keeping with the tasteful clientele that comes here. The downtown area European style dining can be quite an experience. Several restaurants also have outdoor seating for you to catch the sunset over the ocean. There are both casual and fine dining restaurants. The Cottage Restaurant at North Coast Highway, features dishes cooked in a homely style, which can be enjoyed in its cozy, warm and lively atmosphere.
Relish genuine Mexican dishes, while enjoying some of the Orange County’s most stunning views at Las Brisas. You can enjoy al fresco dining also at its open-air patio. The Napa style bistro, Savoury’s Restaurant serves multi-cultural cuisine, emphasizing on French, Mediterranean and Pacific Rim, in an elegant setting, in the stunning Casa del Camino hotel.
Dancing, music, and performances form the nightlife of Laguna Beach. Taverns and pubs, with live music, and in some cases dancing, keep tourists entertained every night, while those interested in the performing arts head to the Laguna Play House, which is the West Coast's oldest continuously operating theater. The prime season is during September through June. Laguna Beach Brewing Company is the sole Laguna Beach’s on-site brewery, which offers several Brew Master Bart Bullington Award winning beers.
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Shopping in Laguna Beach |
Antiques, artifacts, and craft items comprise the shopping list of visitors to Laguna Beach. Boutiques, galleries and other shops are largely concentrated in the downtown area. “Antiques of Laguna” offers a myriad choice of unique and authentic Laguna Beach antiques. Be it china artwork, antique furniture, clocks, Tiffany lamps or other pieces, you cab find them mostly here. There since 1974, Fawn Memories has been a leading souvenir and gift shop at Laguna Beach. You can pick up souvenirs for your friends and family varying from exclusive hats, jewelry, apparel, seashells and much more.
If you cannot survive without binging on shopping, you can head straight to the nearby Fashion Island at Newport Beach. Fashion Island promises a distinct shopping experience in the whole of Southern California. |
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Best Times to Visit Laguna Beach |
Blessed with beautiful coastal weather, Laguna Beach experiences summer temperatures ranging from the lows of around 50° F and highs around the late 70° F. Winter temperatures range from lows of 40° F to highs of late 60° F.
The summer months from June to September comprise the peak season for tourists at Laguna Beach. But the winter months also have a lot of events and activities that lure people, especially art enthusiasts, from all over the world. |
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Time Zone for Laguna Beach |
| Pacific Standard Time. |
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Getting To and Around Laguna Beach |
Laguna Beach is accessible by air from John Wayne Airport, which is around 10 miles from here. Amtrak, can be used if you plan to traverse by train. There is also a Metrolink rail service that connects Laguna Beach to the rest of Southern California.
For moving in and around the city of Laguna Beach, you can use the convenient Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) buses. Car rentals too are available.
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