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Things to do in Laguna Beach: 2 local trip ideas

2 ready-made day trips in Laguna Beach, California: romantic and scenic. Each one strings together a handful of stops in order.

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Romantic trip

Coastal Romance in Laguna

5 stops · about 6 hr 45 min of stops · ~$150 per person

An intimate, coastal day in Laguna Beach moving from north to south, packed with romantic bluff walks, fresh French and seafood dining, and a golden sunset overlooking the Pacific.

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    C'est La Vie

    373 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651, USA
    C'est La Vie, Laguna Beach

    Share freshly baked French pastries on the cozy outdoor patio overlooking the sparkling ocean.

    ★ 4.0 on Google · about 1 hr 15 min · ~$35 per person · Directions
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    Heisler Park

    375 Cliff Dr, Laguna Beach, CA 92651, USA
    Heisler Park, Laguna Beach

    Take a hand-in-hand stroll through lush coastal gardens and along the scenic pathways above the tide pools.

    ★ 4.8 on Google · about 1 hr 30 min · Free · Directions
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    The Pantry

    1200 S Coast Hwy #102, Laguna Beach, CA 92651, USA
    The Pantry, Laguna Beach

    Grab a relaxed, light lunch and craft coffee on the casual outdoor patio facing the Pacific Coast Highway.

    ★ 4.4 on Google · about 1 hr · ~$25 per person · Directions
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    Crescent Bay Point Park

    Crescent Bay Dr, Laguna Beach, CA 92651, USA
    Crescent Bay Point Park, Laguna Beach

    Find a secluded bench at this quiet cliffside lookout for spectacular golden-hour views before dinner.

    ★ 4.8 on Google · about 1 hr · Free · Directions
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    Driftwood Kitchen

    619 Sleepy Hollow Ln, Laguna Beach, CA 92651, USA
    Driftwood Kitchen, Laguna Beach

    Enjoy a highly romantic, waterfront seafood dinner with your table practically hovering over the crashing waves.

    ★ 4.4 on Google · about 2 hr · ~$90 per person · Directions
Scenic trip

A Scenic Coastal Escape in Laguna Beach

5 stops · about 7 hr 30 min of stops · ~$175 per person

Embark on a beautifully seamless, southbound coastal journey down Laguna Beach, enjoying dramatic clifftop views, pristine waterfront parks, and ocean-view dining.

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    Anastasia Cafe

    460 Ocean Ave, Laguna Beach, CA 92651, USA
    Anastasia Cafe, Laguna Beach

    Enjoy fresh California-French breakfast plates like their signature eggs benedict on the patio.

    ★ 4.5 on Google · about 1 hr 15 min · ~$25 per person · Directions
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    Heisler Park

    375 Cliff Dr, Laguna Beach, CA 92651, USA
    Heisler Park, Laguna Beach

    Walk the stunning garden paths, explore the tide pools, and take photos at the oceanfront gazebo.

    ★ 4.8 on Google · about 1 hr 30 min · ~$5 per person · Directions
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    Nick's Laguna Beach

    440 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651, USA
    Nick's Laguna Beach, Laguna Beach

    A classic sit-down spot for lunch; order the famous buttermilk fried chicken sandwich or pan-seared sea bass.

    ★ 4.7 on Google · about 1 hr 15 min · ~$40 per person · Directions
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    Treasure Island Park

    30799 Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651, USA
    Treasure Island Park, Laguna Beach

    A manicured clifftop park with dramatic, picture-perfect views of secluded beaches and turquoise water.

    ★ 4.9 on Google · about 1 hr 30 min · ~$10 per person · Directions
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    The Loft

    30801 Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651, USA
    The Loft, Laguna Beach

    Dine on the outdoor terrace overlooking the ocean to watch the sun set over the Pacific.

    ★ 4.6 on Google · about 2 hr · ~$95 per person · Directions

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