"Davequ's Laguna Pages" Top 5 Page for this destination Laguna Beach by davequ
Laguna Beach Travel Guide: 246 reviews and 342 photos
Then and Now: Laguna Beach is still beautiful
My impressions of Laguna Beach are as diverse as its history.
- if you care ... here's some good ~Laguna music
Originated around 1900 as an artist colony,
my first encounter with Laguna Beach was in the 60s.
In mid-sixties it was perceived by people from Colorado / elsewhere as an artist, surfing, and "hippie-acid" enclave. .
I ran away and spent a few months living there.
(see Nick Schou's book "Orange Sunshine")
Occasionally a few people turn up their noses whenever Laguna is mentioned
and the worn out smear - "yuppie" - pops out -
(? ... You be the judge)
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I recently got a chance to visit old haunts,
and I personally enjoyed my time in Laguna Beach very much.
Like all places, Laguna Beach has it's mostly good & a few bad points,
but I always look forward to each visit,
if for nothing else than the natural beauty & nostalgia.
I apologize, but most of my "to do" tips revolve around simply walking and enjoying the beach....
I can't seem to make myself do much of anything else whenever I'm there....
Pros and Cons
- Pros:Walking the "Laguna-unique" cliffs & beaches, sunsets, vistas, good restaurants, hotels and clubs
- Cons:Gentrified, expensive, crowded at times (especially during weekend art festivals)
- In a nutshell:Take it for what it is and enjoy it. I think Laguna Beach is beautiful.
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Amazing up-to-date insider tips from what appears to be a hip local lady. She can yelp - she blogs for the Examiner. ... more travel advice
Watch out for sliding houses
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I remember this used to happen when I was living there. Looks like it still does. With all the steep hills and canyons,... more travel advice
Heisler Park looking North
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Looking north from the pagoda / whatever at the south end of Heisler Park that is across Cliff Rd from Las Brisas. more travel advice
Beach Kiss
Local Customs
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The beach has a tendency to bring out the romantic. As I snuck this pic of a couple kissing in one of the more private... more travel advice
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Comments (15)
Actually I talked to Seven4One's new owner (Dan) and it seems like they're really into making it a quality experience. I miss Eiler's too, (especially it's affordability) but to each his own (y/n)?
I see Eiler's Inn turned into a modernistic, pricey place. It doesn't look like somewhere I'd like to stay. I loved Eiler's Inn and Linda and Chaz. They were very warm people. This place is too futuristic, cold and doesn't belong in Laguna Beach.
We love going to the Royal Hawaiian! Friendly service - OK food and decent Tiki drinks.
Laguna beach is a lovely area. Thanks for sharing all the excellent info and photos
Outstanding pages on Laguna Beach - enough to make me homesick for CA - will return again. Ciao, Carol
Lovely page on Laguna Beach. Very nice.
dave: thanx for all the info. i will be in laguna this april and will use a lot of your information.
I would love to be in a place like this right now...sun , beach , great sunsets and restaurants...just dreaming a bit in cold cold Belgium.
Would run away from home too to spot such gorgeous sunsets at the beach!! Great Photographic scenerys and page Dave!! Happy Holidays:-)
Seafood and a glass of wine watching the sunset,sounds like heaven to me,your pictures are stunning.
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