Things to do in Laguna Beach
Crystal Cove State Park
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. Call 949-494-3539 for more information.
Doheny State Beach
The 62 acre site features over one mile of sandy beach and some of the best swimming and surfing in California. During Low Tide, the tide pools attract young and old for exploring. At the entrance to Doheny there is a visitor center with five aquariums, an indoor tide pool, exhibits, displays, gift shop, and photo history of Doheny surfing days.
Laguna Art Museum
Drawn from museums and private collections throughout California and beyond, the exhibition features the work of the Monterey Peninsula’s premier early artists of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Featuring some sixty to seventy pieces dating before 1907 Call 949-494-8971 for more information.
307 Cliff Dr, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Ocean Institute
Founded in 1977, the Ocean Institute is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to ocean awareness and preservation through education. The Institute owns and operates the brig Pilgrim, the Spirit of Dana Point, and the Research Vessel Sea Explorer. The new Ocean Education Center, which has replaced the Institute’s old laboratories now has student capacity from 78,000 to 135,000 students annually.
Salt Creek Beach Park
The long, sandy beach is a popular surfing spot. Several stairways and paths lead from the multi-use trail to the beach, changing rooms, outdoor showers, restrooms, snack bar, firepits, and a path along the seawall. Paths and trails lead north and east through a golf course and along Salt Creek, a scenic corridor featuring small parks and several miles of trails.