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.
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
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″.
How to Get to Laguna Beach
Plane
When flying to Laguna Beach, you’ll arrive at John Wayne Airport, OC (SNA), which is located 17 km 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 San Francisco and takes around 1h 20m.
Car
Another option to get to Laguna Beach is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 75 km from Laguna Beach. You’ll find branches of Ace and Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Los Angeles.
Airlines serving Laguna Beach
Where to stay in Laguna Beach
From 5-star hotels such as the Montage Laguna Beach to great affordable options like the Laguna Surf Lodge by Scp Hotels, Laguna Beach offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $279 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,030 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Costa Art Hotel and Crescent Bay Inn. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Laguna Beach, with prices from $64 to $1,153 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Laguna Beach are about 117% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Laguna Beach
Most booked hotels in Laguna Beach
Renting a car in Laguna Beach
Renting a car in Laguna Beach costs $42 per day, on average, or $85 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Laguna Beach.
Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92. The most frequently booked car type in Laguna Beach is Full-size (Dodge Durango or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Toyota Tacoma or similar) are, on average, 24% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.