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About Laguna Beach
The city's most famous institution is the Festival of the Arts, an annual art exhibition in the summer which has given the city a reputation for being "artsy." Apart from bringing together artists and art collectors, the Festival is also famous for the Pageant of the Masters, an annual living statue show where local volunteers reproduce several dozen famous artworks in an evening (with the help of elaborate costumes and makeup). The Pageant is apparently the only show of its type and scale in western North America.
Because of occasional financial problems, the Festival has occasionally considered licensing the Pageant concept to other cities, but each time has ultimately refused. Licensing the Pageant would decrease the uniqueness of Laguna Beach and thus its attractiveness to tourists.
Another local tradition is a 13-year old musical parody called "Lagunatics". Created in 1992 and produced by the website nosquare.org, the show features local leaders from the mayor to the chief of police in songs and skits that make fun of the local lifestyle; some targets have included the MTV show; the supposedly rich, white, and pretentious residents; beach-closing sewage spills; re-foresting kelp; the Pageant of the Masters, the art festivals, parking (or the lack thereof) and fire-hazard eating goats. Money raised by the annual shows provide funds for a variety of local charites including the Laguna Playhouse, No Square Theatre, Ballet Pacifica, the Community Clinic, Senior Center Building Fund, and others. - Information provided by the City of Laguna Beach
Art & Culture in Laguna Beach, more of what makes Laguna so great.
In 1960 the stretch of North Coast Highway was dubbed Gallery Row, today more than a dozen galleries display works of art for all tastes. The First Thursdays program (949) 497-0722 is an art walk sponsored by the city. Art lovers are shuttled around town to visit 35 different galleries and enjoy the artworks as well as wine and refreshments. The self-guided Heritage Walk and Tour of Laguna Beach is an excellent way to visit the numerous charming and unusual boutiques and galleries while glimpsing Laguna's historic past.... See Art and Culture
Beaches and Parks
Crystal Cove - State Beach
8471 PCH
Laguna Beach CA 92651
Phone: (949) 494-3539
The Crystal Cove Historic District is a 12.3-acre coastal portion of the 2,791-acre Crystal Cove State Park. The federally listed Historic District is an enclave of 46 vintage rustic coastal cottages originally built in the 1920’s and 1930’s nestled around the mouth of Los Trancos Creek. It is one of the last remaining examples of early 20th century Southern California coastal development. California State Parks has completed Phase I of the restoration of the Historic District, which provides cottages for visitor services, educational and community programs, a restaurant, and 13 cottages for overnight use by the public.
In addition to the Historic District, Crystal Cove State Park has 3.5 miles of beach and undeveloped woodland, which is popular for hiking and horseback riding. The offshore waters are designated as an underwater park. Crystal Cove is used by mountain bikers inland and scuba and skin divers underwater. The beach is popular with swimmers and surfers. Visitors can explore tidepools and sandy coves. Crystal Cove offers sand and surf, rocky reefs, ridges and canyons - plus recreational opportunities - that appeal to everybody. State Park Rangers conduct nature hikes in the winter. The park features three miles of Pacific coastline, plus wooded canyons, open bluffs, and offshore waters designated as an underwater park. Crystal Cove is not just used by people who enjoy water related activities, such as swimming, surfing, sunbathing, scuba and skin diving, but also people who like to fish, mountain bike and hike. Crystal Cove State Park Brochure - pdf
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Entertainment in Laguna Beach
Laguna Beach Museum
307 Cliff Dr. @ North Coast Hwy
Phone:(949) 494-8971
Website: www.lagunaartmuseum.org
Laguna Beach Live!
(949) 715-9713
www.lagunabeachlive.org
Laguna Playhouse
606 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA
Phone: (949) 497-ARTS
Website: www.lagunaplayhouse.com
Laguna Beach Tours
(949) 306-8687
www.lagunabeachtours.com
La Vida Laguna
(949) 275-7544
www.lavidalaguna.com
Guided Kayak Tours Pageant of the Masters
650 Laguna Canyon Rd.
Laguna Beach, Ca
(949) 497-6582 and (800) 487-3378
Info: (949) 494-1145
Website: www.pageanttickets.com
Wine Tasting LAGUNA CANYON WINERY
2133 Laguna Canyon Road
(949) 715-9463
www.lagunacanyonwinery.com
Hours Tuesday - Sunday, 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
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Laguna Beach Businesses
Looking for amazing restaurants in Laguna Beach, try these:
Ti Amo Ristorante
31727 S. Coast Hwy.
Laguna Beach, CA
(949) 499-5350
Ti Amo's in South Laguna Beach offers incredible ambiance and delicious food. Romantic and charming, Ti Amo is a must for all in OC to try.
Javier's
480 S. Coast Hwy
Laguna Beach, CA
(949) 494-1239
Javier's is a favorite amongst locals. Famous for outstanding Mexican cuisine and Laguna Beach charm
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