When travelers plan their vacations to coastal California, they tend to add cities like Los Angeles and San Diego to their itineraries. If they want to vacation in a smaller, more laid-back city, however, then they might decide to visit Laguna Beach, which is home to about 23,000 people. The area was first settled in the 1870s and a city founded in 1887, but Laguna Beach wasn't officially incorporated until 1927. In the years since Laguna Beach's founding, the city has become known for its lovely terrain, artistic flair, and mild climate.
The biggest attraction in Laguna Beach is the coastline, but you can still find plenty of entertaining things to do on dry land. You can visit the Pacific Marine Mammal Center, which rescues seals and sea lions and features a butterfly garden and tours. There's also the Laguna Art Museum, which is home to more than 3,500 works of art. You can also catch a ride to various places around town on the Laguna Beach Trolley.
If you've gone in search of a fabulous meal, you can find great food at places like Nick's Laguna Beach, 230 Forest Avenue Restaurant & Bar, and Carmelita's. If cheaper fare is what you desire, then check out places like Adolfo's Mexican Food, Penguin Cafe, and Adonis Mediterranean Grill.
Latin Food Fest Los Angeles - This mid-March festival is a fantastic opportunity to eat some high-quality Latin food and to drink some fine wines from Argentina and Chile. Live music is also a part of this fun festival located in Los Angeles State Historic Park.
Festival of Arts – From early July to early September, Laguna Beach hosts the Festival of Arts. Its biggest draw is a production called "Pageant of the Masters," which features actors faithfully recreating well-known works of art in living-picture form.
Sawdust Art Festival – This festival also runs from early July to early September. Nearly 170 local artists sell their wares while live music plays on several stages and food and drink vendors provide refreshments.
If you drive two hours from Laguna Beach to Ventura, you can reach the visitor center of Channel Islands National Park. From Ventura, you'll have to take a boat into the park, but once you're there, you'll get to explore these fascinating channel islands and their surrounding waters.
Joshua Tree National Park is also two hours from Laguna Beach, but its environment couldn't be more different from that of the Channel Islands. This area's distinctive Joshua trees, as well as other desert flora and fauna, dominate the rocky, mountainous landscape here.
You'll have to drive four hours and 15 minutes to reach Sequoia National Park, but getting to see the world's largest trees is worth a bit of extra driving. The Sierra Nevada Mountains are on fine display, and visitors enjoy hiking, rock climbing, horseback riding, and more.
Crystal Cove State Park is just five minutes from downtown Laguna Beach, so it's a must-see on your stay. Beaches, canyons, bluffs, underwater wonders, and more are waiting for you to explore here.
Doheny State Beach is just 20 minutes down scenic Highway 1. This lovely park in Dana Point is the perfect place to soak up the sun and catch some waves.
About half an hour from Laguna Beach and 15 minutes from Doheny State Beach is gorgeous San Clemente State Beach. This is California's most popular beach for a reason, so you'll have to experience San Clemente's wonders for yourself as you scuba dive, snorkel, swim, surf, or just stretch out and relax on the beach.
Several of the top landmarks in California are in or near the places you'll be visiting during your stay in Laguna Beach. When you're exploring Los Angeles, be sure to check out the Hollywood sign, which has been a world-famous landmark for decades. You can also catch a show at Grauman's Chinese Theater, which has a distinctive facade and a place in local lore. In San Diego, you can visit Balboa Park, which is home to great attractions like the San Diego Zoo, the San Diego Air and Space Museum, and the Japanese Friendship Garden. In Laguna Beach itself, you can visit the Pirate Tower and, of course, the beach itself.
There are plenty of excellent RV campgrounds in the area, so you'll easily be able to find a beautiful place to park your camper. One of these is Doheny State Beach, which has campsites just a few feet from the beach. You can also camp at San Clemente State Beach Campground, which has camping spots on the beach that feature full hookups. If you'd prefer to camp closer to Huntington Beach, you can stay at Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort, which is a full-service resort with a marina, featured activities, kayak rentals, and more.
Motorhomes are divided into Class A, B, and C vehicles. On average expect to pay $185 per night for Class A, $149 per night for Class B and $179 per night for Class C. Towable RVs include 5th Wheel, Travel Trailers, Popups, and Toy Hauler. On average, in Laguna Beach, CA, the 5th Wheel trailer starts at $70 per night. Pricing for the Travel Trailer begins at $60 per night, and the Popup Trailer starts at $65 per night.
Do you need to be a certain age to rent an RV in Laguna Beach?Yes. The minimum age is 25 to be eligible to get an RV Rental in Laguna Beach from RVshare.
Does RVshare have emergency roadside assistance?Yes. Every RV rental booked through RVshare receives 24/7 emergency roadside assistance.
Does RVshare offer one way RV rentals in Laguna Beach?Yes. Prior to renting any RV, check with the owner since not all will offer this particular option.