Laguna Beach, Florida
Laguna Beach is a community of 3,830 people in Bay County, Florida.
Why visit Laguna Beach
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 4 places to eat and 7 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Camp Helen State Park and Latimer Cabin.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 42°F.
Weather in Laguna Beach
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Laguna Beach
Laguna Beach is a census-designated place (CDP) in Bay County, Florida, United States. The population was 4,330 at the 2020 census, up from 3,932 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Panama City–Panama City Beach, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. Laguna Beach was named for the many coastal dune lakes unique to this area of Northwest Florida.
From the Wikipedia article Laguna Beach, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks2
Camp Helen State Park
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
State park in Florida, United States
Latimer Cabin
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
House in Florida, United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes4
Pho Pier 77
Restaurant · Vietnamese · 1.5 mi
19932 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach
Dunkin'
Fast food · Donut, Coffee Shop · 1.4 mi
22909 Panama City Beach Parkway, Panama City Beach
05:00-20:00
Where to stay7
Beachside Resort
Motel and hotel · 0.4 mi
21905 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach
Catalina Court
Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi
19988 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach
Latitude 29 Condominiums
Motel and hotel
21703 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach
Pineapple Villas on Laguna Beach
Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi
19979 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach
Sunnyside Beach and Tennis Resort
Motel and hotel · 0.8 mi
22400 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach
Churches and places of worship1
St. Thomas by the Sea Episcopal Church
Church · 1.1 mi
20400 First Avenue, Panama City Beach
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries2
Magnet Innovation Center
School · 5.1 mi
133 South Watersound Parkway, Inlet Beach
Healthcare1
Map of Laguna Beach
21 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 63°F | 42°F | 4.7 in |
| Feb | 67°F | 45°F | 4.8 in |
| Mar | 72°F | 50°F | 5.2 in |
| Apr | 79°F | 56°F | 4.9 in |
| May | 86°F | 63°F | 3.0 in |
| Jun | 89°F | 71°F | 5.7 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 73°F | 6.8 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 74°F | 7.1 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 70°F | 5.1 in |
| Oct | 81°F | 59°F | 3.5 in |
| Nov | 73°F | 48°F | 4.2 in |
| Dec | 66°F | 44°F | 4.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Nw Florida Beaches Intl Ap (12 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
Bay County has had 36 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-10-27: Hurricane Isaias (Tropical Storm)
- 2026-10-09: Hurricane Isaias (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-09-28: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-24: Tropical Storm Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-10: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-03: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Panama City Beach 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Upper Grand Lagoon 13 mi southeast, about 21 min by car
- Lynn Haven 19 mi east, about 30 min by car
- Freeport 20 mi northwest, about 32 min by car
- Cedar Grove 20 mi east, about 32 min by car
- Panama City 25 mi east, about 40 min by car
- Callaway 26 mi east, about 41 min by car
- Destin 32 mi west, about 52 min by car
- DeFuniak Springs 33 mi north, about 53 min by car
- Niceville 36 mi northwest, about 58 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
- PC Beach Camp Helen SP01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Latimer Cabin built by Sid Latimer, Steveirwin1, CC BY-SA 3.0
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