A Weekend Guide to Laguna Beach

Grab your sunscreen and Tom Ford sunglasses, everyone! We're heading to Laguna Beach for a weekend!

This gorgeous town is located in the heart of sunny Orange County, California, and I guarantee that you will fall in love with it in just 1 trip. Beautiful beaches, art galleries, scrumptious food, luxurious hotels... Laguna Beach is the perfect place for a quick weekend getaway, and here are tips on where to eat, where to sleep, and what to do!

Budget:

Ruby’s Shake Shack, 7703 East Coast Hwy
Orange Inn, 703 S Coast Hwy
Gina’s Pizza, 1100 S Coast Hwy #104
The Stand, 238 Thalia St
Adolfo’s, 998 S Coast Hwy

Also try: BJ’s, Pizza Lounge, Royal Thai Cuisine, or Taco Loco

Moderate:

Brussels Bistro, 222 Forest Ave
The Cliff Restaurant, 577 S Coast Hwy
C’est La Vie, 373 S Coast Hwy
La Sirena Grill, 30862 Coast Hwy
Nick’s Laguna Beach, 440 S Coast Highway

Also try: Carmelita’s, K’ya Bistro Bar, Tommy Bahama Bar & Grill, or Alessa Laguna

Luxury:

Selanne Steak Tavern, 1464 S Coast Hwy
Studio at Montage, 30801 S Coast Hwy
230 Forest Avenue, 230 Forest Ave
The Loft Restaurant, 30801 S Coast Hwy
Cafe Zoolu, 860 Glenneyre St

Also try: Splashes, Sapphire, Watermarc, or Las Brisas

Budget:

Laguna Beach House, $$, 475 N Pacific Coast Hwy

The mediterranean-style Laguna Beach House is a perfect budget option when staying in Laguna Beach. It is just a short walk to the hiking trails in Heisler Park, and less than 1 mile from the town's main beach.

Also try: Crescent Bay Inn ($$) or The Tides Laguna Beach ($$)

Moderate:

The Inn at Laguna Beach, $$$, 211 N Pacific Coast Hwy

Located right in the heart of Laguna Beach is this charming boutique hotel. Take in the views of the ocean from your room, and then step out into the town and explore the wonderful shops and dining options of Laguna Beach.

Also try: Casa Laguna Hotel & Spa ($$), La Casa del Camino ($$), or Pacific Edge Hotel on Laguna Beach ($$)

Luxury:

Montage Laguna Beach, $$$$, 30801 S Coast Hwy

The Montage boasts killer views of the Pacific Ocean, 5-star quality service, luxurious rooms, and the occasional celebrity sighting.

Also try: The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel ($$$$), Surf & Sand Resort ($$$), or Monarch Beach Resort ($$$$)

Things To Do in Laguna Beach:

Escape to Crystal Cove State Park
Take a hike in Heisler Park
Visit Crescent Bay Point Park
Browse the shops at Laguna Village (my favorite is the Mermaid Cove!)
Shop around the downtown boutiques and galleries
Have a romantic stroll through 1000 Steps Beach
See the Victoria Beach Pirate Tower
Enjoy the animals at the Pacific Marine Mammal Center
Check out Pageant of the Masters
See a show at The Laguna Playhouse

Where are your favorite spots to hang around Laguna Beach? Comment below with extra recommendations!

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