Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Laguna Beach travel guide

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You're Going to Love Laguna Beach

With a population of 22 723, Laguna Beach is a must-see destination in California, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Laguna Beach deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Laguna Beach

If you’re looking for affordable options, Maro Wood Grill (1915 S Coast Hwy) and Las Brisas (361 Cliff Dr) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Nirvana by Chef Lindsay (303 Broadway, Ste 101) and Oto Sushi (370 Glenneyre St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Laguna Beach.

When to visit Laguna Beach

Laguna Beach in February
Estimated hotel price
$346
1 night at 3-star hotel
Laguna Beach in February
Estimated hotel price
$346
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Laguna Beach in August, when the average temperature is 69.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 78.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 42.8 °F, with an average temperature of 53.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 2.8″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Laguna Beach, with an average rainfall of 0″.

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How to Get to Laguna Beach

Plane

When flying to Laguna Beach, you’ll arrive at John Wayne Airport, OC (SNA), which is located 10 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Laguna Beach include Southwest, Alaska Airlines and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Laguna Beach departs from Phoenix and takes around 1h 28m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Laguna Beach. The train journey from Laguna Beach to San Diego takes 2h 56m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Luis Obispo, expect to pay about $54 for a 5h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Laguna Beach is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 47 miles from Laguna Beach. You’ll find branches of Ace and Midway, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Amtrak operates bus routes to Laguna Beach.

Plane

When flying to Laguna Beach, you’ll arrive at John Wayne Airport, OC (SNA), which is located 10 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Laguna Beach include Southwest, Alaska Airlines and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Laguna Beach departs from Phoenix and takes around 1h 28m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Laguna Beach. The train journey from Laguna Beach to San Diego takes 2h 56m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Luis Obispo, expect to pay about $54 for a 5h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Laguna Beach is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 47 miles from Laguna Beach. You’ll find branches of Ace and Midway, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Amtrak operates bus routes to Laguna Beach.

Airports near Laguna Beach

SANSan Diego
LAXLos Angeles
SNASanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Airlines serving Laguna Beach

KLM
Good (1,442 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,744 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,692 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,096 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,204 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,856 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,098 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,193 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,723 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,523 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,486 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,651 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,662 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,374 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,143 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,173 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,436 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
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Where to stay in Laguna Beach

From 5-star hotels such as the Montage Laguna Beach to great affordable options like the 14 West Laguna Beach, Laguna Beach offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $202 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $711 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Laguna Surf Lodge by Scp Hotels and Costa Art Hotel. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Laguna Beach, with prices from $106 to $1,010 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Laguna Beach are about 100% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Laguna Beach by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Laguna Beach

Most booked hotels in Laguna Beach

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Casa Laguna Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 348 reviews)
$222+
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Laguna Beach House
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 580 reviews)
$156+
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Capri Laguna on the Beach - A Boutique Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1365 reviews)
$226+
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Casa Loma Beach Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 524 reviews)
$215+
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Montage Laguna Beach
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, 184 reviews)
$827+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Irvine-Spectrum
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 686 reviews)
$165+
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Renting a car in Laguna Beach

Renting a car in Laguna Beach costs $50 per day, on average, or $100 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 3% more expensive than at Los Angeles.

Expect to pay $3.14 per gallon in Laguna Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $37.70 and $50.27. Full-size (Honda Odyssey or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Laguna Beach, while also 62% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Laguna Beach costs $50 per day, on average, or $100 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 3% more expensive than at Los Angeles.

Expect to pay $3.14 per gallon in Laguna Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $37.70 and $50.27. Full-size (Honda Odyssey or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Laguna Beach, while also 62% cheaper than other types, on average.

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