Laguna Beach, California
Laguna Beach is a city of 22,710 people in Orange County, California, founded in 1887.
Why visit Laguna Beach
Townapedia lists 21 museums and landmarks, 41 parks and trails, 85 places to eat, 17 places to stay and 11 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Irvine Bowl, Festival of the Arts Amphitheater, Laguna Art Museum and Laguna South Coast Cinemas.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; December lows average 44°F.
Weather in Laguna Beach
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Laguna Beach
Laguna Beach ( lə-GOO-nə; laguna, Spanish for "lagoon") is a city in Orange County, California, United States. Located in Southern California along the Pacific Ocean, this seaside resort city has a mild year-round climate, scenic coves, and environmental preservation efforts. The population in the 2020 census was 23,032.
From the Wikipedia article Laguna Beach, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do11
Irvine Bowl
Cinema and theater · 1.3 mi
Open-air theatre in Laguna Beach, California, United States
Laguna Festival Arts/Pagent of the Masters
Cinema and theater · 1.2 mi
650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach
Museums and landmarks21
Laguna Art Museum
Museum · 1.5 mi
Museum in Laguna Beach, California
307 Cliff Drive, Laguna Beach
Th-Tu 11:00-17:00
Laguna South Coast Cinemas
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Former movie theater in Laguna Beach, California, United States
St. Francis by-the-Sea American Catholic Church
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Church building in California, United States of America
Cope House
Monument and historic site · 1.2 mi
412 Glenneyre Street, Laguna Beach
Semper Memento
Monument and historic site · 1.8 mi
Memorial artwork featuring beams from the New York World Trade Center
9 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds41
Alta Laguna Park
Park · 0.9 mi
Park in Orange County, California, United States
Aliso and Wood Canyons Regional Park
Park · 1.4 mi
Regional park in California, United States
Laguna Niguel Regional Park
Park · 3.2 mi
Regional park in Laguna Niguel, California
29 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes85
Acai Republic
Cafe · Juice, Smoothie, Açaí · 1.3 mi
211 Broadway Street, Laguna Beach
Mo-Su 09:00-19:00
Cafe Heidelberg
Cafe · European, Cafe · 1.1 mi
1100 South Coast Highway, Laguna Beach
Mo-Fr 06:30-14:00; Sa-Su 07:00-15:00
Laguna Feasts Mexican Food
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.0 mi
801 Glenneyre Street
Mo-Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 10:00-16:00
Mosaic Bar and Grille
Diner · American · 2.0 mi
30801 Pacific Coast Highway, Laguna Beach
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
Splashes Restaurant
Diner · American · 1.1 mi
1555 South Coast Highway, Laguna Beach
Mo-Su 07:00-21:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.4 mi
180 Pacific Coast Highway, Laguna Beach
Mo-Fr 05:30-19:00; Sa,Su 17:30-19:30
Studio Mediterranean
Restaurant · Mediterranean · 2.0 mi
30801 South Coast Highway, Laguna Beach
We-Su 17:00-22:00
Sushi Kizuna
Restaurant · Japanese · 2.6 mi
22912 Pacific Park Drive, Aliso Viejo
Mo off; Tu-Fr 11:45-14:00,16:30-21:00; Sa,Su 16:30-21:00
The Cliff
Diner · American · 1.2 mi
577 South Coast Highway, Laguna Beach
Mo-Fr 08:30-22:00; Sa,Su 08:00-22:00
73 more on the map.
Where to stay17
Capri Laguna on the Beach
Motel and hotel · 1.1 mi
1441 Pacific Coast Highway, Laguna Beach
Casa Laguna Hotel & Spa
Motel and hotel · 1.3 mi
2510 Pacific Coast Highway, Laguna Beach
Crescent Bay Inn
Motel and hotel · 2.3 mi
1435 Pacific Coast Highway, Laguna Beach
La Casa Del Camino
Motel and hotel · 1.1 mi
1289 Pacific Coast Highway, Laguna Beach
Laguna Surf Lodge by SCP Hotels
Motel and hotel · 1.1 mi
825 Pacific Coast Highway, Laguna Beach
Churches and places of worship11
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 0.9 mi
682 Park Avenue, Laguna Beach
Corpus Christi Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 2.5 mi
27231 Aliso Viejo Parkway, Aliso Viejo
Laguna Beach United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 2.1 mi
21632 Wesley Drive, Laguna Beach
The Church Of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints
Church · 2.5 mi
28303 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Niguel
Shopping17
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries42
Healthcare4
Map of Laguna Beach
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68°F | 44°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 68°F | 45°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 69°F | 48°F | 1.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 72°F | 50°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 74°F | 54°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 76°F | 58°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 80°F | 60°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 61°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 58°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 77°F | 55°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 72°F | 48°F | 1.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 67°F | 44°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Laguna Beach (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Orange County has had 26 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2026-10-16: Norte Fire (Fire)
- 2026-05-25: Chemical Release (Chemical)
- 2023-03-10: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-09: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2022-05-12: Coastal Fire (Fire)
- 2020-12-03: Bond Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
John Wayne Airport (SNA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Aliso Viejo 3 mi northeast, about 5 min by car
- Laguna Niguel 4 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Laguna Hills 5 mi northeast, about 8 min by car
- Laguna Woods 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Dana Point 6 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
- San Juan Capistrano 7 mi southeast, about 11 min by car
- Ladera Ranch 7 mi east, about 11 min by car
- Mission Viejo 8 mi northeast, about 12 min by car
- Newport Beach 8 mi northwest, about 13 min by car
- Irvine 9 mi north, about 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Laguna Beach photo montage, Don Ramey Logan , Diosthenese , User:CactusWriter, CC BY 3.0
- Laguna Art Museum pic, Patrick Pelster, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St. Francis by the Sea, SGT9hJGI, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Laguna Cinemas, Visitor7, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Aliso Canyon mouth, Themaeeandhisfriend, Public domain
- Laguna Niguel Lake, Ashahabi, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Orange County (26586270592), Sergei Gussev, CC BY 2.0
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- Sunset from Alta Laguna Park, January 2012 - panoramio, Kevin.Daniels, CC BY 3.0
- Orange County (26677639745), Sergei Gussev, CC BY 2.0
- Orange County (26073529083), Sergei Gussev, CC BY 2.0
- Sunrise from Alta Laguna Park, January 2012 - panoramio, Kevin.Daniels, CC BY 3.0
- Orange County (26404038870), Sergei Gussev, CC BY 2.0
- Rubiks cube winner gilliland 1982 worlds fair knoxville, Kekepark17, CC BY-SA 4.0
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