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Laguna Beach: the back story

In depth·Laguna Beach, California

The back story

About Laguna Beach: the back story

Laguna Beach is an artists’ town on the Orange County coast, with coves, tide pools, clifftop parks and galleries.

The coves

Small beaches and coves lie below the cliffs, with tide pools at low tide.

The art

Laguna has a long history as an artists’ colony, with galleries around the town centre.

Laguna Beach’s clifftop Heisler Park looks over coves and tide pools.

Getting there

Drive south on the 405 or 5; traffic can be heavy at weekends.

Our advice: check the tide times before you go if you want to see the tide pools.

Why it's on our list

  • The coves
  • The art
  • Getting there

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Laguna Beach: the back story before you go.

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