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HISTORY & COMMUNITY

Laguna Beach history and community

Laguna Beach is in Orange County, California. Forest Avenue, Broadway and the streets near Main Beach bring together shops, galleries and local restaurants. The southern part of the city has its own coastal neighborhoods and small local businesses; check distances before planning a walk.

Early Morning At Shaw S Cove, Laguna Beach

Laguna Beach is in Orange County, California. Forest Avenue, Broadway and the streets near Main Beach bring together shops, galleries and local restaurants. The southern part of the city has its own coastal neighborhoods and small local businesses; check distances before planning a walk. Read the linked history sources for more context, then browse nearby restaurants and shops.

Leave yourself a little room.

Pick a starting point and build from there. Confirm opening hours, access and reservations with the venue; this guide does not imply availability or an affiliation with the places mentioned.

Cultural stops in Laguna Beach

Museums, galleries, theaters and landmarks from our directory, ordered by how many Google reviews each has. Check opening days before setting out.

Museum and cultural place

Laguna Art Museum

Museum and cultural place · 307 Cliff Drive

Laguna Beach, California, is home to the Laguna Art Museum, which features exhibitions like de la Torre Brothers: The Tipping Point and Radiant Terrains: Elements of Light in Contemporary Art from the Permanent…

Historic places in Laguna Beach

National Register of Historic Places listings in the city, from Wikidata. Many are private property; view them from the street unless a site says it is open.

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