Top Activities in Laguna Beach, California




 

5.Laguna Beach Trolley
The Laguna Beach Trolley is a free weekend transportation system that operates in the city of Laguna Beach whose trolley runs along the South Coast Highway. The service begins at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in the city of Dana Point and travels north as far as Cajon Street in North Laguna Beach.

Many tourists start at Laguna Beach’s Official Visitors Center: here, they can pick up information about the trolley, local sights, hotels, restaurants, shopping, activities, parking, events, and much more.

 

6.Pageant of the Masters
The Pageant of the Masters is a ninety-minute stage show of “living pictures” in which real people pose to recreate the characters of original artworks.

World-renowned in the artistry and theatrical illusion of living pictures, The Pageant of the Masters is held every summer during the famed Festival of Arts, California’s annual premier fine art show. Faithfully recreating classical and contemporary works of art with real people, The Pageant of the Masters is held in a vast outdoor amphitheater and accompanied by a professional orchestra and original score, live narration, sophisticated lighting, and complex sets.

The Laguna Beach Festival of Arts has been a highlight of the event calendar for over 80 years, showcasing the works of local artists across a variety of platforms and media, including painting, printmaking, photography, handcrafted wood and furniture, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, glass, and more.

The Festival of Arts not only features an array of award-winning exhibitions, but also art workshops, demonstrations, daily art tours, live music, and other special events.