| So ideal that it serves as the backdrop to a | | | | results and pick up a bottle to bring back as |
| television show about privileged teenagers | | | | the perfect souvenir. On the topic of taste |
| with nothing better to do than tan and talk | | | | buds, a culinary school will give you a few |
| about their love lives, Laguna Beach is a | | | | lessons if you feel like brushing up on your |
| gorgeous locale that, for smarter people | | | | kitchen skills, or if you'd rather let |
| anyway, tends to inspire more delight than | | | | someone else do the work, visit one of the |
| drama. Head here for a temporary break from | | | | many fabulous restaurants. California takes |
| reality (not a lifetime one) and enjoy a | | | | dining very seriously, and you'll find this |
| vacation that will make you feel like a | | | | area to be dotted with a number of incredible |
| superstar. | | | | restaurants. From Asian fusion to old-school |
| | | | Italian, there's something here for every |
| The scenery and beach activities are what | | | | taste. |
| give Laguna Beach its toehold when it comes | | | | |
| to surpassing most other places as a hot | | | | Work off those calories (they were well worth |
| vacation destination, but there's a lot to do | | | | it) by tying on your tennis shoes and hitting |
| besides frolic in the surf wearing your new | | | | the courts. The greens will also call to all |
| bikini. This city in Orange County is | | | | golfers out there, and no coastal vacation is |
| actually brimming with art festivals, nature | | | | complete without a high-spirited game of |
| facilities, heritage tours and much more. The | | | | beach volleyball. Biking and walking the palm |
| expected shopping, spas, tennis and golf are | | | | tree-lined streets are also excellent ways to |
| all up for grabs as well, but don't think | | | | stay fit and feel good, so embrace the |
| that this place is as vacuous as the silly | | | | activity-oriented atmosphere and keep moving |
| kids who represent it. | | | | all the way through your trip. |
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| The Festival of Arts held here each summer | | | | If you're a nightlife kind of person, take |
| has reached a world-renowned status thanks to | | | | comfort in knowing that there are plenty of |
| the living portraits presented to music and | | | | spots to groove and sip until the break of |
| narration. The Sawdust Art Festival is more | | | | day, so settle into a comfy booth with your |
| low-key and focuses on local talents, while | | | | love or hit the dance floor and meet new |
| the Laguna Dance Festival attracts dancers | | | | people, whatever you desire will surely find |
| and dance-lovers for a showcase of grace, | | | | an outlet in this fun loving place. That's |
| beauty and athleticism each October. If any | | | | one Southern California stereotype that's |
| of these have snagged your attention, check | | | | true; they like to party down here. |
| your calendar so that your visit coincides | | | | |
| with one of these hot-ticket special events. | | | | Whether you have art acquiring, sun tanning, |
| | | | or celebrity gazing in mind, it can all be |
| Laguna Coast Wilderness Park offers the | | | | best accomplished by means of a Laguna Beach |
| chance for adventure and exercise seekers to | | | | Vacation Rental. These fabulous properties |
| take a three hour hike, and Crystal Cove | | | | will house you in comfort and style while |
| State Park reveals a string of tide pools to | | | | giving you a bit of privacy; they'll also |
| examine. Ocean kayaking, dolphin and whale | | | | encourage you to pretend you're off on |
| watching, surfing and scuba diving can all be | | | | holiday, awaiting your next big break from |
| arranged, too, so check out the offerings of | | | | Hollywood...Even if you have no aspirations |
| Mother Nature and relish the untainted beauty | | | | to fame, consider a trip to Laguna Beach so |
| of this area. | | | | that, at the very least, you can try to |
| | | | understand the mindset of those lucky young |
| Laguna has its very own winery, so if you've | | | | residents of this stunning place. Just don't |
| always wanted to see grapes go from solid to | | | | let all the sunshine and beauty go to your |
| liquid here is your chance. Sample the tasty | | | | head. |