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A day, a weekend, your Laguna Beach.

Flexible suggestions; confirm opening days and admission before traveling.

Start with Downtown and the village.

Forest Avenue, Broadway and the streets near Main Beach bring together shops, galleries and local restaurants. Select a local restaurant from the directory, compare street addresses, and leave time to explore nearby public spaces. Check hours before traveling; these are suggested stops, not a verified walking route.

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Look behind the street names.

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. Use the linked history sources to go beyond the brief timeline, then choose a local shop or restaurant for the rest of the visit.

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Make room for culture.

Laguna Art Museum offers a starting point for a cultural visit. Check opening times directly, and use the forecast and regional air report before adding outdoor plans. Keep distances, heat and parking in mind.

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Hours and availability change, so check with each place before you go.

Choose a local meal

Start the day at one of these local restaurants.

Restaurant

Selanne Steak Tavern

Restaurant · 1464 S Coast Hwy

Selanne Steak Tavern in Laguna Beach, California, has earned a Michelin recommendation as a steakhouse. The menu features steaks, chops, poultry, game, and seafood, along with artisan cocktails, beers, and wine. A…

Restaurant

Royal Hawaiian

Restaurant · 331 N Coast Hwy

The Royal Hawaiian, a historic tiki bar in Laguna Beach, California, has been an important hangout for decades, known for its blend of tradition and modernity. Francis Cabang and his partner Harold 'Hal' Hanna first…

Add a cultural stop

Pair your meal with a museum or cultural visit. Check the map before choosing a route; these stops are not necessarily walkable from each other.

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…

Leave time for a local shop

Save a shop for a second stop or another afternoon.

Local shop

Treasures of Laguna

Local shop · 355 Broadway St

Treasures of Laguna is a thrift store on Broadway Street.

Local shop

Cherry Moon Shoppe

Local shop · 652 S Coast Hwy

Cherry Moon Shoppe is a thrift store on South Coast Highway.

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