Local Resources
This directory of local resources will assist you in gathering valuable information all about the area of Laguna Beach and it's surrounding cities.
| Orange County Information | |
Community Information - free community profiles
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| Local Information - research local area info, stats, and events | |
| Orange County Airport - This is the web site for John Wayne Airport in Orange County,California | |
Visit Orange County - For great information on Orange County accommodations; arts & culture venues; attractions; chamber of commerces; convention & visitor bureaus; retail & shopping centers; restaurants; transportation providers; and visitor services.
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| Top 10 Laguna Beach Attractions | |
Heisler Park - On a coastal bluff just north of Main Beach. This spot, with a gazebo, offers a stunning view of Laguna's coastline and is a popular wedding site. Access Myrtle St to Aster St off, Pacific Coast Hwy
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Laguna Art Museum - Laguna Art Museum represents the core California art scene. It places the aesthetics of the west coast within a national and international context and develops scholarship on the art history of California. Laguna Art Museum works from a tradition going back to the founding of the Laguna Beach Art Association nearly ninety years ago.
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Laguna Beach Art-A-Fair - Featuring over 130 artists and crafts-people from around the world. Meet artists, get hands-on demos or enjoy gourmet dining by a canyon waterfall. Located midway between the Festival of Arts and Sawdust Festival
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Laguna Beach Festival of the Arts - Since the first painting was created here in 1878, the exquisite natural beauty of Laguna Beach has been a magnet for artists. Our mission is to promote, produce, and sponsor events and activities that encourage the appreciation, study and performance of the arts.
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Laguna Beach Film Festival - The Laguna Beach Film Festival is run by volunteers and sponsored by The Exchange Club of Laguna Beach (child abuse prevention). This prestigious event presents a selection of award-winning independent feature-length and short films drawing film makers from around the world.
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Laguna Beach Pageant of the Masters - Ninety minutes of "living pictures" or re-creations of classical and contemporary works with real people posing to look exactly like their counterparts in the original pieces. An outdoor amphitheater, professional orchestra, live narration, intricate sets, sophisticated lighting and hundreds of volunteers have won recognition for the Pageant as the best presentation of its kind.
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Laguna Beach Playhouse - Founded in 1920, it is one of the regions premier professional theaters, offering a 5-play main stage season and a 4-play children's season in the beautiful 400 seat Moulton Theater. Season runs September through June.
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Laguna Beach Sawdust Art Festival - Over 180 Laguna Beach artists come together each year to display and sell their work. Visitors may participate in "hands on" mini classes with artists and watch demonstrations as artists share their experiences.
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Laguna's Beaches - Laguna's "Window to the Sea", located in the heart of downtown Laguna. Boardwalk area with pathway to Heisler Park, volleyball and basketball areas, picnic tables, children's play area, protected tide pools. Laguna Beach has some of the best diving spots in Southern California.
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| Laguna Beach Hotels | |
ALISO CREEK INN - Aliso Creek Inn is a picturesque resort, featuring a 9-hole golf course tucked away in a breathtakingly beautiful canyon. The Aliso Creek Inn is the home of the Canyon Lodge American Grill, one of Laguna Beach´s finest restaurants. We are located just 365 yards from Aliso State Beach and 2.5 miles from downtown Laguna.
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BALBOA BAY CLUB & RESORT - Welcome to the Host of the Coast, where an illustrious past filled with glamorous celebrities and notable politicians joins forces with inviting waterfront surroundings to provide the incomparable backdrop for The Balboa Bay Club & Resort.
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BY THE SEA INN - By The Sea Inn is a peaceful 36 room inn, which offers nicely appointed rooms, some rooms have coastal views of the Pacific Ocean. There is a short 100 yard walk to Divers Cove, ideal for swimming, snorkeling, or sunbathing. Our amenities include complimentary continental breakfast, in-room VCR's with a fully stocked video rental library, steam room, sauna, and a year round heated pool.
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CAPRI LAGUNA -
Located in Laguna Beach midway between San Diego and Los Angeles, the Capri Laguna offers seaside accommodations just steps away from a variety of unique restaurants, shops & art galleries. And, most Southern California attractions are within an hour's drive!
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CASA LAGUNA INN - Terraced on a hillside in Laguna Beach, CA amid tropic gardens and flower splashed patios, this Laguna Beach hotel exudes an ambiance of bygone days when Laguna Beach, California was developing its reputation as an artists' colony and hideaway for Hollywood film stars.
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HOTEL LAGUNA - The world famous Hotel Laguna has maintained the essence of early California, combined with the charm and elegance of Europes finest historical establishments. Hotel Laguna epitomizes the true "California Riviera." For many guests, returning to the Hotel Laguna has become a tradition.
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INN AT LAGUNA BEACH - Perched atop a seaside bluff, directly on the Main Beach and just steps from the village, the INN AT LAGUNA BEACH offers an incomparable oceanfront location. With spectacular 180 degrees views of all the beauty and activity Laguna has to offer, you can enjoy the beach, the surf, village shops, restaurants and renowned art galleries.
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LA CASA DEL CAMINO - The classic Laguna Beach experience! Built in 1927 as a seaside retreat for Hollywood movie stars, this elegant Mediterranean style landmark hotel combines exquisite "old-world" charm with modern amenities. Just steps from the beach, shops, and galleries, you'll enjoy spellbinding views, the lush gardens, complimentary breakfast, free parking, four-star dining, and much more.
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LAGUNA BRISAS SPA HOTEL - From a romantic getaway and family vacation to refined service for business travelers, Laguna Brisas Spa Hotel, located in the picturesque ocean-side city of Laguna Beach, California, is your perfect destination.
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LAGUNA CLIFFS MARRIOTT - Come see what's new at the Laguna Cliffs Marriott. In 2001 we completed a $7.5 million guest room renovation, the most extensive in the resort's history. Today, our 362 freshly appointed guestrooms and 15 suites offer numerous conveniences designed with you in mind.
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LAGUNA REEF INN - A short stroll from the Inn, Jogging and walking area 3/4 miles along the ocean front of the Inn.
Features Gardens and Pool, stairs to mile long Aliso Beach, 3 beautiful coves in walking
distance from the Inn. All Rooms have Fast Hard Wire DSL Internet Connections and Free Service.
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LAGUNA RIVIERA - Part French Riviera, part Mediterranean retreat, 100% Laguna Beach. Slow down as you fall in step with the relaxed beach life and begin your rejuvenating vacation at this family owned and operated year round beach resort, set in tropical gardens terraced to the oceans edge. Enjoy the surf, spectacular views and grand sunsets in a quiet setting.
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MONTAGE RESORT & SPA - Situated on a coastal bluff in the picturesque arts community of Laguna Beach, Montage Resort & Spa offers a unique mix: the amenities and conveniences of an ultra luxury beachfront hotel, coupled with the warmth and appeal of a cozy craftsman-style inn.
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SEACLIFF LAGUNA INN - Our in is only steps away from the most beautiful beach in all of Laguna Beach. Seacliff Laguna Inn offers a variety of room types, furnished in a mediterranean style. All the accommodations at the Seacliff Laguna Inn are spacious, with one or two beds.
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ST. REGIS RESORT & SPA - Situated high on a bluff overlooking the majestic Pacific Ocean, stands a landmark resort of legendary proportions. Located midway between Los Angeles and San Diego, the five-diamond St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort & Spa, built in Tuscan-style, is devoted to the pursuit of service and elegance with a seamless blend of comfort and technology.
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SURF & SAND RESORT - The Surf & Sand Resort lies on California's Beach shoreline where the waves of the Pacific meet 500 feet of pristine white sand. Here, a magnificent oceanfront location combines the luxurious accommodations, dedicated personal service, distinctive dining, and a therapeutic spa to create a relaxing, romantic getaway.
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THE TIDES INN - So much within walking distance...Escape to Paradise!
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VACATION VILLAGE - With 300 feet of private beach, Vacation Village Hotel offers stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and Catalina Island. The casual family style atmosphere of this 130 room hotel provides plenty of relaxation. Located just 2 blocks from the center of town, stroll through the shops and galleries of Laguna's unique artist colony - home of the Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters.
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| Local Weather | |
| Local Weather - forecasts, weather patterns, radars.... | |
| Laguna Beach Art | |
Bill Agee Art Gallery - Bill Agee utilizies acrylic, pastel, colored pencil with charcoal on paper. Also mixes digital media with traditional media to create figurative, landscape and architectural images. Photographic works published by Prentice Hall, Simon and Schuster, Wadsworth and Harcourt-Brace. Bill Agee has been a featured artist at the Laguna Beach Festival of the Arts every year since 1983.
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Amy Templeton Buckley - Inspired by her Kentucky childhood and ancestry dating back to Bourbon County in 1785, Amy Templeton Buckley's poetry and paintings seek to create a sense of community, of home.
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Fingerhut Gallery - The Fingerhut Gallery of Laguna Beach features artwork by an international group of artists from China, Poland, Mexico, France, and the United States. Artists represented include: Jiang, Sergey Smirnov, Colleen Ross, Gwen Peine Toomalatai, Daniel Acebo, Rembrandt, Peter Max, Grace Slick, Joanna Zjawinska, Barbara McCann, Marc Chagall, Byron, Matisse, Miro, Picasso, Dr. Seuss, and others.
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Hidden Dreams Fine Art Gallery - "Our artwork has been bringing life to homes for years" Come visit the gallery to see all of our featured artist and bring home a treasure for your home.
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Maya Spielman - Maya was born in Kauai in 1970. During her first Life Drawing class she was commissioned to paint a portrait. By the next semester she had many commisions, including work for Paramount Studios and Hannah Barberra. Maya attended Palomar College, The Art Institute of Southern California, San Francisco Academy of Art and Pacific Institute of Art and Design.
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Peter Blake Gallery - PBG has been the definitive source for modern and contemporary art in Orange County since 1993. Over the years, the gallery and it's artists have received both regional and national critical acclaim ranging from the LA Times and Art in America.
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| Schools | |
School Information - free school profiles
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| State dept. of education - school reports, statistics, demographics.... | |
| Maps | |
Mapquest - maps, driving directions, road trip planner....
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| San Juan Capistrano | |
| Mission San Juan Capistrano - Mission | |
| Mortgage | |
Mortgage 101 - Mortgage information, interest rates, mortgage calculators, quick-and-easy pre-qualification forms, and much more.
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| Relocation Links | |
| Laguna Beach Real Estate - Yahoo! Real Estate offers a wealth of to help with every aspect of your move | |
| Moving Center - Moving Estimates, Truck Rental, Moving Supplies and Storage | |
National Weather - find weather info anywhere in the US
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| Official City Websites - find area info websites across the world! | |
| US State Departments of Education - see the list of all 50 states | |
| USPS' Movers Guide - help for planning and executing your move | |
| Tax Information | |
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