I GREW UP IN L.A. AND I THINK THIS IS THE MOST UNDERRATED BEACH TOWN—AND IT HAS THE BLUEST WATERS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
There's just something about Laguna Beach.
Located in Orange County between Los Angeles and San Diego, Laguna Beach flies under most travelers' radars—but it's one of the most beautiful and storied towns in Southern California.
Since the early 1900s, Laguna Beach has served as an artists’ colony, and spirited creatives have been drawn to and inspired by its coastal landscapes and warm local culture. Laguna Beach has certainly changed quite a bit from its early days, but it still has a thriving creative community that's influenced by the area's beaches, canyons, and marine life.
“Laguna Beach takes its history and cultural heritage seriously—from the earliest Western settlers who set up artist studios, to our Indigenous peoples who made this special place home thousands of years ago,” says Kurt Bjorkman, chief operating officer of The Ranch at Laguna Beach.
Best Things to Do: Art gallery hop.
Laguna Beach is home to over 100 art galleries. Start at the Laguna Art Museum, which is dedicated to collecting and exhibiting pieces that represent the everyday life and history of California. There are seemingly countless galleries in the downtown area, but some highlights include the GW Contemporary, Culterra, and Kush Fine Art.
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By Acacia Gabriel