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.
Activities & attractions in Laguna Beach
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, Seabutter - Laguna Beach (1100 S Coast Hwy 303) and Nirvana by Chef Lindsay (303 Broadway, Ste 101) 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 10 miles 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 14m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Laguna Beach, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Laguna Beach to San Jose takes 10h 45m and costs around $75 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Miami, expect to pay about $533 for a 13h 40m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Laguna Beach is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 47 miles from Laguna Beach. You’ll find branches of Ace and Midway, among others, in Los Angeles.
Airlines serving Laguna Beach
Where to stay in Laguna Beach
Average rates range from around $297 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,061 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Art Hotel Laguna Beach and The Tides Laguna Beach. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Laguna Beach, with prices from $111 to $1,365 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Laguna Beach are about 73% 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 $47 per day, on average, or $93 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, 4% more expensive than at Los Angeles.
Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Laguna Beach is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
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