Best Photo Spots Near Laguna Beach

In the affluent seaside village of Laguna Beach an art festival is held for about nine weeks every summer. Just about every type of handcrafted art imaginable is displayed here from glasswork to photography....

What is commonplace and ordinary in the UK is quite exotic in the small oceanside community of Laguna Beach. The "Famous Red Phone Booth" once was in service but is now used solely to exhibit temporary publi...

The perfect, balmy weather of Laguna Beach makes it a great city for outdoor exercise. Start your journey toward glutes of steel by incorporating these 67 steps into your daily routine. A bonus is that they'...

This point in the idyllic seaside town of Laguna Beach is about 1,000 feet above sea level. It allows you to see most of Orange County especially on a clear day. There are hiking trails for novices and exper...

Fit for Rapunzel, this tower juts up from a rocky shoreline in Laguna Beach. It is part of the house which is directly above and serves as a path down to the beach. Since California beaches are all public pr...

This arch makes a natural picture frame for the beach. Surrounding the tunnel are tide pools, cliffs, sand, and the Pacific Ocean. The water is known for being safer and cleaner than surrounding areas too. T...

This small and secluded beach is not great for sunbathing or swimming but it is the perfect spot to gaze upon the water or watch a spectacular sunset without a throng of beachgoers. The attractions are all n...

Taking the same steps as you would take to the secret pool reveals a mysterious cave on the south end of the staircase. Make sure you go at low tide for complete safety and so that you can walk all the way t...

A secret cave trail that leads to secret pools in Laguna Beach? Yes, please! These saltwater pools were originally built by movie director D.W. Griffith (and family) back in 1929. To get to the pools you'll ...

To get to this swing you can either park at Chaparoosa Park or Pooch Park (for free!) and then walk a little over a mile to your destination. Be prepared to traverse some inclines before arriving at the swin...

Anyone with two or four legs is welcome to hike on this tourist-free trail but it is a long one! The most direct route is from the parking area off of Alicia Pkwy. Take Aliso Trail to Wood Canyon Trail and t...

The exquisite ruins were once the home of the Franciscan monks who worshipped here in 1775 when the mission was established. With weathered stone surrounded by a colorful array of flowers, birds, and butterf...

ZOOMARS started out as a farm in 1890, but has been a petting zoo since 1980. Some of the animals that live here are alpacas, cows, chickens, and ponies. Entry is about $15 per person and expect to pay aroun...

Drinking a milkshake and eating a burger while peacefully contemplating one of the most beautiful beaches on the West Coast isn't a bad way to spend a day. This 1940s-style diner has one of the best vantage ...