u/Cold_Grapefruit_9025

Hello, we just moved to the area for school. we want to check out laguna beach on a Saturday. what is the best way to do this? I've heard about parking at shuttle lots and taking the free shuttles into town. Is that a reliable way, given we want to go on a saturday in August? or do those lots fill up? is it better to just pay for the parking in town? what is the best time to get there? or is there a better beach to go to?