Kathleen’s guidebook
Food scene
Coyote Grill
31621 Coast HwyHappy Hour has great deals-Grilled or fried calamari tacos.
Great pizza. Happy hour has nice deal on the meatballs.
8 locals recommend
NEApolitan Pizzeria & Birreria
31542 Coast HwyGreat pizza. Happy hour has nice deal on the meatballs.
Laguna Thai By the Sea
31715 Coast HwySmall restaurant-make reservation or order carry out.
Selanne Steak Tavern
1464 S Coast Hwy$$$$ great steak and scallops. Nice for a special night out.
Broadway by Amar Santana
328 Glenneyre StEclectic tasty food
I enjoy the fried chicken sandwich and the Better than Nick's Butter Cake:)
56 locals recommend
Chart House
34442 Street of the Green LanternI enjoy the fried chicken sandwich and the Better than Nick's Butter Cake:)
I believe this is the 1st location before they branched out to Southern California. Chioppino is the best. Salads are great. Try the butter cake too.
61 locals recommend
Nick's Laguna Beach
440 S Coast HwyI believe this is the 1st location before they branched out to Southern California. Chioppino is the best. Salads are great. Try the butter cake too.
Deck on Laguna Beach
627 Sleepy Hollow LnOysters and a great view
They had live music before Covid not sure if it resumed. Sit on the deck before dusk facing the golf course.nice vibe.
9 locals recommend
The Ranch at Laguna Beach
31106 Coast HwyThey had live music before Covid not sure if it resumed. Sit on the deck before dusk facing the golf course.nice vibe.
Banzai Bowls
222 5th StOrder ahead or you’ll have a long wait. Good Açaí bowls.
Kawamata Seafood
26881 Camino De EstrellaPoki is great, we like the salmon.
San Shi Go Restaurant
858 S Coast HwyFresh fish- top quality sushi, sashimi etc.
The burger was fantastic. Alcoholic beverages were great- the mixologist was wonderful.
6 locals recommend
oak laguna beach
1100 S Coast HwyThe burger was fantastic. Alcoholic beverages were great- the mixologist was wonderful.
Dolce Gelato
247 Broadway StGreat gelato- shorter line than the popular one by Nicks
Starfish-Laguna Beach
30832 S Coast HwyPork ribs with Chinese 5 spice is really good!
Sightseeing
Table Rock Beach
31561 Table Rock DrPerfect beach
West Street Beach
Great beach
Walk to it from the cottage. Tough climb up but rewarded with great views. Try to make it to the top of Top of the World Laguna Niguel or Seaview Park/Aliso Peak lookout.
Valido Trail
Valido TrailWalk to it from the cottage. Tough climb up but rewarded with great views. Try to make it to the top of Top of the World Laguna Niguel or Seaview Park/Aliso Peak lookout.
1000 Steps Beach
1000 Steps BeachNice beach- if low tide try to make it to the natural pool.
It’s a 40 min walk here at low tide or on the street side. Lobby bar has a great view and is nice for a cocktail.
74 locals recommend
Spa Montage Laguna Beach
30801 Coast HwyIt’s a 40 min walk here at low tide or on the street side. Lobby bar has a great view and is nice for a cocktail.
Dana Strands Beach
34001-34099 Selva RoadCity/town information
Nice beaches too. The harbor has a beautiful light display at Christmastime.
88 locals recommend
Dana Point
Nice beaches too. The harbor has a beautiful light display at Christmastime.
City/town information
Lots of coves to scuba, snorkel, surf and skimboard. Park your car downtown behind Nick's and walk to Main Beach. Follow the path up to the right side of the beach up to Las Brisas and onward.
845 locals recommend
Laguna Beach
Lots of coves to scuba, snorkel, surf and skimboard. Park your car downtown behind Nick's and walk to Main Beach. Follow the path up to the right side of the beach up to Las Brisas and onward.
Night Life
Fun place- great bands and dancing. Haven’t had food there.
StillWater Spirits & Sounds
24701 Del Prado AveThe Saloon
446 S Coast HwyFun place. Great bartenders!
Marine Room Tavern
214 Ocean AvePool tables, bands.
Skyloft
422 S Coast HwyRooftop bar with live music.