Laguna Beach is the heart of the Orange County group of beach communities collectively known as the California Riviera. Laguna Beach is ideally located right in between Los Angeles and San Diego and is known throughout the world as a unique beach community and artist's colony. Although the city covers just nine square miles, it has seven miles of some of the finest beaches that you will find anywhere in California.
Laguna Beach was developed as resort destination more than a century ago. In the early 1900's the artists started arriving and have firmly established Laguna Beach as a premier art lover's destination. Every summer, millions of visitors from all over the world come to Laguna Beach to take in such prestigious events as Pageant Of The Masters, Art-A-Fair, the Sawdust Fine Art and Crafts Festival and many, many more.
The appealing charm of an artist's colony, combined with the lovely ambiance of a seaside village, sets Laguna Beach apart as one of the most unique and beautiful settings in Southern California for weddings and other special, important events. Many weddings take place in the parks that have breathtaking views of the coastline and our personal favorite, Main Beach.
Gentle sea breezes and some of the world's most pristine beaches and clearest water make Laguna Beach a year-round recreational mecca. If you are interested in great golf, Laguna Beach sits right in between two of Orange County's BEST golf courses. Just a few minutes south is Monarch Beach Golf Links. Designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr. and patterned after the Scottish links style of play, the golf course's intriguing layout stretches out on Southern California's spectacular Dana Point. The elegant Tuscan-style clubhouse boasts stunning ocean views and exceptional cuisine. Just a few minutes North of Laguna Beach is Pelican Hill Golf Club, home of two award winning Golf Courses. The Ocean North Course and the Ocean South Course each offer players of all abilities the opportunity to play and enjoy two of the most beautiful and challenging courses in the World of Golf. Both are designed by famed architect Tom Fazio.
Whether you are coming to shop, dine, play on the beach or just relax, Laguna Beach offers the BEST of everything, including ideal weather conditions. The Heart of the California Riviera features hundreds of shops and places to eat, drink and relax. The BEST of these establishments are listed on this Web Site with detailed information on their products, services and menus as well as interactive mapping that will direct you to their front door.