One of the most desirable cities in the world, sitting in southern Orange County, is beautiful Laguna Beach. The small coastal city of just over 22,000 people is home to ideal weather, scenic views, nature preservation, and beautiful homes. Tourism plays a huge role in the community while over 3 million people visiting Laguna Beach each year. The area is home to a robust art scene, with the Laguna Art Museum and Laguna Playhouse hosting highly-attended events throughout the year.

Places to see in Laguna Beach

Crystal Cove State Beach – The state beach located at the beautiful Crystal Cove State Park encompasses 3.2 miles of beach on the Laguna Beach coastline. The surrounding area features 15 miles of hiking trails and 2.5 miles of biking trails in the back-country wilderness.

Laguna Art Museum – Located on the Pacific Coast Highway, the Laguna Art Museum features amazing exhibits from California artists throughout the state’s impressive history. The museum is open Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM; open Thursday from 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; and closed on Wednesdays.

Laguna Coast Wilderness Park – Lying among some of the last remaining coastal canyons in Southern California, the Laguna Coast Wilderness Park provides some of the best hiking in the county. In addition, the park is home to 40 miles of trails leading to unbeatable panoramic views.

Heisler Park – This oceanfront park is one of Orange County’s finest. Heisler Park is features walking trails, tide pools, barbecues, picnic areas, lawn bowling, and beautiful views from Monument Point.

Popular Local Restaurants

Deck on Laguna Beach – Seafood/Coastal Cuisine
Nick’s Laguna Beach – Modern American Cuisine
Splashes Restaurant – Modern Coastal Cuisine
Carmelita’s – Classic Mexican Cuisine

Nearby Schools
El Morro Elementary School
Top of the World Elementary School
Laguna Beach High School
Thurston Middle School
Laguna College of Art and Design

Laguna Beach Real Estate Market: The median home value in Laguna Beach is an astounding $2,000,000 (as of December 2016), while price per square foot is approximately $1,138. This is almost three times higher than the average price per square foot of $389 for the rest of the Long Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim Metro area. Additionally, the current housing market in Laguna Beach is very cold with little available inventory.

Laguna Beach Housing

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Zip Codes: 92651, 92652

Population: Laguna Beach has a population of 22,723 as of the last available census. Additionally, the median age of residents is 48.3 years old. 50.3% of residents are male while 49.7% of residents are female.

Climate: Laguna Beach is located on the coast in central Orange County. The city has a Mediterranean climate with very little change in temperature throughout the year. The coastal location causes warmer winter temperatures and cooler summer temperatures than inland cities. Consequently, temperatures rarely climb above 80 and below 45 degrees throughout the year.

Laguna Beach

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Crime: The overall crime rate in Laguna Beach is 6% lower than the national average, while it is safer than approximately 46% of the cities in California. Safety is a matter of discussion in the city as the number of crimes has increased by 20% from the previous year.

Demographics:
90.3% Caucasian (6.9% Hispanic)
4.0% Asian
0.8% African American

Incorporated Date: June 29, 1927

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