Guidebook for Laguna Beach

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Guidebook for Laguna Beach

Food Scene

Great food and margaritas plus a patio with an ocean view. Nice local feel with warm and friendly bar. Gets busy on the weekends. Valet or street parking. $$
26 locals recommend
Coyote Grill
31621 Coast Hwy
26 locals recommend
Great food and margaritas plus a patio with an ocean view. Nice local feel with warm and friendly bar. Gets busy on the weekends. Valet or street parking. $$
Casual dining. Just good, clean healthy fish tacos and more, super fast service and super affordable price. Sit inside or out and enjoy the view and fresh air. Great for a quick lunch between stops.$
57 locals recommend
Wahoo's Fish Taco
1862 Placentia Ave
57 locals recommend
Casual dining. Just good, clean healthy fish tacos and more, super fast service and super affordable price. Sit inside or out and enjoy the view and fresh air. Great for a quick lunch between stops.$
For those who want a true local coffee shop experience, vs. going to Starbucks. Dark & a little kitschy, thy also serve breakfast lunch and pastries.
7 locals recommend
Koffee Klatch
1440 S Coast Hwy
7 locals recommend
For those who want a true local coffee shop experience, vs. going to Starbucks. Dark & a little kitschy, thy also serve breakfast lunch and pastries.
Great for Sunday breakfast, sitting outside & people-watching. The 'Eggs Heidleburg' is awesome.
10 locals recommend
Cafe Heidelberg
1100 S Coast Hwy
10 locals recommend
Great for Sunday breakfast, sitting outside & people-watching. The 'Eggs Heidleburg' is awesome.
Simply one of the best casual Mexican restaurants around. Newly renovated, adding a bar with beer, margaritas and wine.. The salmon tacos are to die for. The fresh salsa bar is awesome.
40 locals recommend
La Sirena Grill
347 Mermaid St
40 locals recommend
Simply one of the best casual Mexican restaurants around. Newly renovated, adding a bar with beer, margaritas and wine.. The salmon tacos are to die for. The fresh salsa bar is awesome.
Just one of the best places to dine outside and look at the beach. Located at the Historic Hotel Laguna
OceanView Bar & Grill
425 S Coast Hwy
Just one of the best places to dine outside and look at the beach. Located at the Historic Hotel Laguna
Simply one of the coolest places to have a happy hour beverage and bite to eat in town. No better sunset view anywhere (except maybe on a boat) http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-rooftop-lounge-laguna-beach
56 locals recommend
The Rooftop Lounge
1289 S Coast Hwy
56 locals recommend
Simply one of the coolest places to have a happy hour beverage and bite to eat in town. No better sunset view anywhere (except maybe on a boat) http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-rooftop-lounge-laguna-beach
A tiny restaurant with the best, authentic Thai food in town. JMHO
11 locals recommend
Laguna Thai By the Sea
31715 Coast Hwy
11 locals recommend
A tiny restaurant with the best, authentic Thai food in town. JMHO

Shopping

Just a little jewel of a store tucked away in the Forest Avenue Mall. The cutest clothes and the most helpful staff. You'll thank me!
C J Rose Fashion Boutique
384 Forest Ave
Just a little jewel of a store tucked away in the Forest Avenue Mall. The cutest clothes and the most helpful staff. You'll thank me!
Shopping, restaurants, movies (including IMAX 3D) - Pretty much has everything. http://www.shopirvinespectrumcenter.com/
554 locals recommend
Irvine Spectrum Center
554 locals recommend
Shopping, restaurants, movies (including IMAX 3D) - Pretty much has everything. http://www.shopirvinespectrumcenter.com/
Why recommend a hardware store, you ask? Because it's more than just a hardware store. It's a great place to buy gifts, and beach items, and the staff is super friendly!
Coast Hardware
240 Broadway St
Why recommend a hardware store, you ask? Because it's more than just a hardware store. It's a great place to buy gifts, and beach items, and the staff is super friendly!
My own personal favorite gift shop.
AREO
207 Ocean Ave
My own personal favorite gift shop.

Drinks & Nightlife

You'll love the food, the drinks the view and the atmosphere. The skinny Margaritas are the best as is the Ahi Poke and the fish tacos.
Big Fish Tavern
540 S Coast Hwy
You'll love the food, the drinks the view and the atmosphere. The skinny Margaritas are the best as is the Ahi Poke and the fish tacos.
Just a very cool, old-school locals tavern. Live music, pool tables, dancing and friendly folks out having fun. http://www.marineroomtavern.com/
23 locals recommend
Marine Room Tavern
214 Ocean Ave
23 locals recommend
Just a very cool, old-school locals tavern. Live music, pool tables, dancing and friendly folks out having fun. http://www.marineroomtavern.com/

Everything Else

You must visit the Sawdust if you're here during July thru August, or for the Winter Fest. Chock full of local fine arts and crafts, food, libations and music... Just hop on the trolley & go!
91 locals recommend
Sawdust Art Festival
935 Laguna Canyon Rd
91 locals recommend
You must visit the Sawdust if you're here during July thru August, or for the Winter Fest. Chock full of local fine arts and crafts, food, libations and music... Just hop on the trolley & go!
Self-explanatory! ;)
3085 locals recommend
Disneyland Park
1313 Disneyland Dr
3085 locals recommend
Self-explanatory! ;)
Check the calendar for what's on stage during your visit: http://www.scfta.org/
199 locals recommend
Segerstrom Center for the Arts
600 Town Center Dr
199 locals recommend
Check the calendar for what's on stage during your visit: http://www.scfta.org/
The best outdoor shopping mall around. Lots of great restaurants and also the largest movie screen around too.
719 locals recommend
Newport Center/Fashion Island
401 Newport Center Dr
719 locals recommend
The best outdoor shopping mall around. Lots of great restaurants and also the largest movie screen around too.
Check out the yelp reviews: http://www.yelp.com/biz/dana-point-harbor-dana-point There's so much to do here!
27 locals recommend
Dana Point Harbor Drive
Dana Point Harbor Drive
27 locals recommend
Check out the yelp reviews: http://www.yelp.com/biz/dana-point-harbor-dana-point There's so much to do here!
Great day hiking/mountain biking spot. http://www.yelp.com/biz/laguna-coast-wilderness-park-laguna-beach
21 locals recommend
Laguna Coast Wilderness Park: Big Bend
18751 Laguna Canyon Rd
21 locals recommend
Great day hiking/mountain biking spot. http://www.yelp.com/biz/laguna-coast-wilderness-park-laguna-beach

Essentials

Always good to know where the grocery stores are (CVS is in there too). You can walk there if you don't feel like driving.
6 locals recommend
Haggen Food & Pharmacy
30922 Coast Hwy
6 locals recommend
Always good to know where the grocery stores are (CVS is in there too). You can walk there if you don't feel like driving.

Sightseeing

Just a beautiful place - and only a short walk from here.
74 locals recommend
Spa Montage Laguna Beach
30801 Coast Hwy
74 locals recommend
Just a beautiful place - and only a short walk from here.
Beautiful state park with gorgeous beach view, hiking trails, camping - worth a visit for sure
218 locals recommend
Crystal Cove State Park
8471 North Coast Highway
218 locals recommend
Beautiful state park with gorgeous beach view, hiking trails, camping - worth a visit for sure