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    All the world's a stage, And all the men and women merely players; They have their exits and their entrances, And one man in his time plays many parts, His acts being seven ages.

    - William Shakespeare - As You Like It [Act II, Scene VII]

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Monday, December 14, 2009
posted by Frank Stevens

Laguna Beach’s Seaside Living

Laguna Beach’s Seaside Living

Laguna Beach’s popularity has grown over the years as one of Southern California’s premier seaside destinations. Laguna Beach residents enjoy the amenities that seaside living provides.

Laguna’s attraction is definitely the climate and beaches. More than two dozen beaches and public parks line the town’s six miles of Pacific coastline. It offers a beautiful waterfront area adjacent to the central business district, with good tide pooling a short stroll away at Heisler Park. Some of the best diving spots, tide pools and sunsets can be experienced in Laguna Beach. The city is known for having the most number of beaches on the California coast. Miles of homes overlooking the Pacific Ocean line the bluffs. Here you will also find quaint cottages and grand mansions that share the view. Residents get to enjoy the ambiance that living by the beach offers.

Laguna enjoys healthy tourism with several million visitors each year who flock to this seaside destination for its scenic beaches, dining, shopping and art festivals. Many hotels are right on the bluff, so guests have the luxury of being able to simply walk down to the beach in minutes. Due the scale of the city, many guests can also walk to many of the specialty stores and restaurants. There are plenty of things to do while in Laguna. The Laguna Art Museum has constantly changing exhibits of works by contemporary and up and coming artists. If you like the theatre, The Laguna Playhouse offers a 5-play main stage. The city also offers about 100 art galleries and 18 arts organizations.

Laguna Beach is dedicated to the arts and is home to the Pageant of the Masters, Festival of Arts, Sawdust Art Festival and some of the oldest art institutions in Orange County, including the Laguna Art Museum, Laguna Playhouse and the Laguna College of Art & Design.

The cities white sandy beaches and crystal clear blue water are certainly the main attraction. But, as you get to know the city, you find that there is a long history behind the name and what brings people back again and again to enjoy this beautiful seaside city. In the early 20th century, artists were drawn to Laguna’s dramatic canyons, coves and coastal views. From there, Hollywood was drawn to its appeal along and some of Hollywood royalty call Laguna home like Bette Davis, Judy Garland and Charlie Chaplin. Laguna has not just inspired Hollywood, but not people know that John Steinbeck wrote Tortilla Flats while living in Laguna Beach. In addition, the Laguna Playhouse, founded in 1920, is the oldest continuously operating theater company on the West Coast.

Orange County’s Laguna Beach is certainly one of the best coastal cities in California. With all that Laguna Beach has to offer, you’ll find it hard to leave its city limits.



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