Places to play and recreate in Laguna Beach, beaches, trails, art salons and more.
Laguna Beach Plein Air Painting Invitational (October). Each year Laguna Beach, a famous seaside community and historic artist colony, turns into an outdoor studio with the always-exciting Laguna Beach Plein Air Painting Invitational. This event…
Valido and Toovet Trails to Aliso Peak (2 miles). This trail consists of three other trails that combine at the Aliso Peak. Valido Trail is the most dramatic of three with a rugged climb, unspoiled stream-fed canyon, to the saddle on the ridge at…
Valido Trail (2 miles). This trail is categorized as easy and short enough for small children. Length of the trail is 2 total miles and features a stunning ocean vista view. The surrounding terrain is steep in some places and is a significant climb…
South Laguna Ridge Trail to Aliso Peak (2.5 miles). This trail is categorized as easy to moderate skill level. The South Laguna Ridge Trail leads to Aliso Peak atop its 623-foot oceanfront summit, with a birds eye view of Laguna Beach and the…
Laguna Coast Overlook. This trail is a beautiful lookout with views of the mountains down to the ocean. This lookout is part of more than a thousand acres of open space preserved in the city’s hillsides and canyon comprising its greenbelt.
Community Services Headquarters
Fire Station Three is located in the Top of the World neighborhood. It serves TOW and the Arch Beach Heights neighborhood as well. It is staffed 24 hours a day and houses a 2002 American La France fire engine.
Sawdust Art Festival (July – Aug). Take part in Laguna’s world-renowned art festival, where guests and locals gather to view the work of more than 200 Laguna Beach artists. A staple since 1965, Sawdust features demo booths in techniques such…
Laguna Beach and Bluffs (2 miles). This walking trail located at Main Beach was designed to be a sampling of Laguna’s tiny beaches, coves, vista points and surfing spots. Length of this trail is 2 total miles.
Park features ocean view, and benches.