Nearest airport:
John Wayne at 30 Miles
Nearest train:
San Juan Capistrano at 15 Miles
Car:
recommended
Laguna Beach is a wonderful artists community full of wonderful shopping and Art Galleries. In the summer they hold many festivals like 'saw dust festival' and 'pagent of the masters'. They also have a free trolly that takes you to different stops along this very unique beach town. There are many fine dining restaurants and fabulous casual dining as well found in the down town area as well as up PHC. Laguna Beach also boarders Newport Beach and Corona Del Mar that offers ever more high end shopping and great restaurants. Dana point has a beautiful Marina and has daily boating activities as well as the 'catalina Express' that can take you over to Catalina Island for the day. Laguna Beach has a very bohemian feel and has many natural food stands with organic as well as vegan foods. There are many small private beaches as well as long beaches perfect for long morning or sunset walks.