Laguna Beach, California, is a picturesque seaside resort town 55 mi/90 km south of Los Angeles on the southwestern edge of Orange County with easy access to the beach. The streets are lined with art galleries, shops, bars and restaurants. You can spend the whole day in your swimsuit strolling around this casual community.
Twice a year (in summer and winter), the town center hosts the Sawdust Art and Craft Festival, where local artists display and sell their work. If visiting in the summer, don't miss the Pageant of the Masters, in which volunteers pose in elaborate costumes and scenes to recreate live depictions of some of the world's best known works of art. http://www.foapom.com.
Laguna Beach Visitor & Conference Bureau provides maps and visitor guides. 381 Forest Ave. (at Beach Street), Laguna Beach. Phone 949-497-9229. Toll-free 800-877-1115. http://www.visitlagunabeach.com.
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