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, Broadway by Amar Santana (328 Glenneyre Street) and K'ya Bistro - Laguna Beach (1287 South Coast Highway) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Nirvana Grille - Laguna Beach (303 Broadway, Ste 101) and Seabutter - Laguna Beach (1100 S Coast Hwy 303) 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 American Airlines, Air Canada and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Laguna Beach departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 16m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Laguna Beach. The train journey from Laguna Beach to Woodland Hills takes 0h 43m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Santa Barbara, expect to pay about $25 for a 2h 02m trip.
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 Kyte, among others, in Los Angeles.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Laguna Beach, including Bus, FlixBus and Busbud. From Ontario, the bus ride to Laguna Beach takes 64 km and will cost you around $24. From Santa Barbara, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 193 km.
Airlines serving Laguna Beach
Where to stay in Laguna Beach
Average rates range from around $357 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,168 and up for a 5-star experience.
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 $56 per day, on average, or $112 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, 17% more expensive than at Los Angeles.
Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Laguna Beach is Full-size (Ford Mustang Convertible or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.