Laguna Beach

The Orange County town of Laguna Beach 它既是一个奢华的海滨小镇，也是一个合法的艺术家社区.

The Arts in Laguna Beach

拉古纳海滩的艺术场景可以追溯到20世纪初, 当这个地区的海边悬崖成为无声电影导演的热门拍摄地时. 如今，包括库什美术馆(Kush Fine Art)和维加美术馆(Virga Gallery)在内的数十家画廊遍布市中心. 但是，这座城市的艺术精神也向漫步街头的人展示:蜂巢的壁画, 拉古纳海滩艺术区的文化艺术中心, as well as at various other downtown locations, have proven highly Instagram-worthy. Nearby, 玻璃幕墙的拉古纳艺术博物馆(Laguna Art Museum)展出了加州艺术家的作品和表达该州生活的作品.

每年夏天，这座城市还会举办一些受欢迎的艺术节. 木屑艺术节以户外的当地艺术为特色，包括摄影, jewelry, surf art, 还有手工吹制的玻璃，以及三个舞台上的现场音乐表演和大量的食品和饮料供应商. 也许最著名的是，这座城市同时举办了奥运会 Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters. 艺术节是一个大型的美术展览, 不仅展示了100多位奥兰治县艺术家的作品, but also art demonstrations and live music. Its sister event, the Pageant of the Masters, 是一场著名的户外晚间表演，用栩栩如生的绘画向著名的杰作致敬。, where actors pose as the artworks.

Nature In and Around in Laguna Beach

Much of the town’s beauty, however, is not man-made. Laguna’s six-mile, scalloped coastline includes romantic sea coves, untouched seaside cliffs, and a variety of distinct experiences. Main Beach is steps from the city center: Nearby, look for The Greeter statue, 这是对长期担任游客欢迎委员会的当地人的致敬. For a more remote experience, 试着走千级海滩那不可思议的楼梯, hiking the seaside cliffs at Crystal Cove State Park, or checking out La Tour, aka the Pirate Tower, a castle-like structure on Victoria Beach.

Some of the best views, however, 沿着这条名副其实的“世界之巅”徒步旅行，你会发现什么, which starts in Alta Laguna Park. During summer and fall, keep your eyes out for giant blue, finback, and minke whales, 或者与Davey 's Locker运营商一起近距离观赏这些雄伟的生物.

另一种近距离观看该地区野生动物的方式是参观 Pacific Marine Mammal Center. 在这里，受伤的海豹和海狮被从该地区的海滩上救出，在他们恢复健康之前，他们会得到照顾. The small, family-friendly center, which opened in the 1970s, was the first of its kind in California, and entrance is free.

Where to Eat and Drink in Laguna Beach

拉古纳海滩上有很多地方，你可以一边享受美食或饮料，一边欣赏海风和美景. Standouts include Las Brisas, perched high above the beach’s promenade, where the menu specializes in seafood-focused Mexican fare and breakfast; Splashes Restaurant, where Mediterranean-inspired dishes are the draw along with its stunning dining room 25 feet over the water; and Sapphire, 这是一个休闲的美食点，坐落在一个有100年历史的前陶器里. Beer lovers should make a beeline to The Deck on Laguna Beach and Rooftop Lounge; both are perfect for combining a meal with a buzzy bar scene. If you’d just like to sip on a glass of wine, 到比安奇酒庄(Bianchi Winery)的前哨站，距离戴弗尔湾(Diver’s Cove)仅一箭之遥，品尝帕索罗伯斯葡萄园的美酒.

Where to Stay in Laguna Beach

拥抱拉古纳的豪华与停留在该地区的海滨度假村之一. Enjoy Arts and Crafts–style architecture, a 20,000-square-foot spa, and a crystal-blue pool overlooking the ocean at the Montage Laguna Beach, or stay at the sleekly contemporary Surf & Sand Resort, where all 167 rooms have ocean views. Capri Laguna on the Beach lives up to its name with a prime location steps from the water; book one of their ocean-facing rooms with a working fireplace for a relaxing, romantic getaway. 就在1号公路对面，坐落在郁郁葱葱的阿利索峡谷， The Ranch at Laguna Beach 是一个豪华的精品度假村，以农场到餐桌的餐饮, spa treatments, a golf course and more Laguna Beach-style activities. 这家拥有97间客房的酒店致力于可持续旅游和加州文化, just 350 yards from the Pacific.

Things to Do Near Laguna Beach

This being the heart of Orange County, 有无数种方法可以在轻松的车程内体验典型的南加州体验. Head to Dana Point, the Dolphin & Whale Watching Capital of the World, 运气好的话，你会看到一些世界上最大的哺乳动物在表演. If you’re a beach nut, 有几个是你必须去的——以奥兰治县最佳海滩的这篇文章为起点. 更有城市和艺术意识的人可以参观该县众多的户外艺术作品, while golfers have several world-class to choose from.