Best Time to Visit Laguna Beach for 2 Days Itinerary, What to Do & Where to Go

Day 1 | Morning

1,000 Steps Beach

Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours

Location: 1000 Steps Beach, California 92651, USA

1,000StepsBeach is a beach. The water is clear and the sand is fine. People can sunbathe here, play beach volleyball, surf, etc. A great place to relax and unwind.

Day 1 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Laguna Art Museum.

Laguna Art Museum

Opening Hours: Open from 11:00am-5:00pm

Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours

Location: 307 Cliff Dr, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Laguna Art Museum Exhibitions are frequently changed, mostly related to the windscapes and retro photographs of early Californian painters.

Day 1 | Evening

If you want to explore other popular attractions later, Montage Laguna Beach is a suitable place for you to stay and refresh.

Montage Laguna Beach

Located on the beach, this luxurious Laguna Beach resort features an ocean facing pool and a sun terrace. All rooms feature a deep marble soaking tub. Three restaurants are featured. Select suites feature plush cream sofas or an ocean view at Montage Laguna Beach. Each luxurious room provides plush bathrobes, free spa toiletries and a dual vanity in the en suite bathroom. Equipped with free Wi-Fi, every room also provides a flat-screen cable TV and an iPod docking station. Studio Restaurant features a chef table that can seat twelve in a private dining room. Featuring outdoor dining, The Loft Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Poolside dining and cocktails are featured at Mosaic Bar & Grille. Offering nightly entertainment and cocktails, The Lobby Lounge is also available for guests’ enjoyment. Spa Montage provides a variety of spa services. Poolside cabanas are offered at Laguna Beach Montage. Boutique shops and art galleries are featured. Dana Point is 5 miles away from Montage Laguna Beach. Los Angeles International Airport is 1 hours’ drive away and John Wayne Airport is 20 miles away.

Day 2 | Morning

Friends Hortense Miller Grd

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-2.0 Hours

Location: 22511 Allview Terrace, Laguna Beach, CA 92651, USA

The gardens are home to most native and Mediterranean plants, and some more familiar Midwest plants are planted in more formal areas, especially with stunning sea views at every corner of the garden, which are beautiful.

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Day 2 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming Friends Hortense Miller Grd, Heisler Park next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Heisler Park

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: 375 Cliff Dr, Laguna Beach, CA 92651, USA

Heisler Park Located on the cliffs of the sea, the park has lawn bowling club, picnic area, sculptures, etc., suitable for family outings.

Day 2 | Evening

For convenient access to more popular attractions, Resort at Pelican Hill is the best places.

Resort at Pelican Hill

Featuring Italian Renaissance architecture, this 504 acre luxury resort features spacious bungalows and suites with flat-screen TVs and iPod docking stations. The resort is located at the Pelican Hill Golf Course and features golf lessons, a full-service spa, an iconic coliseum pool and on-site dining options. Newport Center is 15 minutes’ drive away. Each guest accommodation includes uniquely decorated rooms with spa-style bathrooms and white bedding. Select accommodations at Resort at Pelican Hill include a fully equipped kitchen and a dining area. Guests can relax or swim in the Coliseum Pool area, which features an outdoor pool and a restaurant offering poolside dining. The resort also offers a fitness centre in the spa. The resort’s 5 restaurants include Andrea, which offers ocean view dining and serves Northern Italian cuisine with house made sauces. Pelican Girl offers steaks, burgers and wood-fired pizza from an open kitchen and has a full bar with whiskeys from around the world. Resort at Pelican Hill is 35 minutes’ drive away from Disneyland. Balboa Island and the Balboa Fun Zone are 20 minutes’ drive away.

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