r/LagunaBeach

I love Laguna Beach, and this year I spent July4th there.

Every year I try to experience July 4th in a different place because I love fireworks, and I love watching people's reactions. Laguna Beach was something special.

By late afternoon, every inch of grass was covered with families and groups of friends and the whole thing was just so chill. Watching the fireworks surrounded by such a happy, relaxed, tightly packed crowd was amazing. No drama, no fights. At least not where I was walking around

And after the fireworks, genuinely surprised to come across a group of Hare Krishna devotees singing and dancing. I've seen Hare Krishna celebrations. This was different. A surfer vibe? Idk. Ive seen celebrations in LA and not the same at all. I joined in, it was impossible not to. Never before have I felt oh wow this stuff is fun.

I hung out and then maybe 11pm the traffic thinned out so I got back to car and I had a quick drive back to LA.

Thanks for everyone here who suggested arriving early and waiting out the rush afterward. What a great experience.

Looking for sunset picnic spots in the area, will be in town from July 9-13th visiting fiancé’s family. Somewhere private, comfortable, and killer views. Pm me if you tryna keep it on the DL. Thanks in advance!

Is the main beach actually going to be fully closed ? We were planning to go ☹️

I miss that place so freaking much

Hi guys. This is my first time enjoying July 4th and I choose Laguna Beach to watch firework. So if it possible when I come to Laguna Beach at like 7pm and is it easy to find parking lot at that time?
Thank you so much.

Hello it seems crazy to post for parking. But I love Laguna esp main beach and I've never been there for July 4th. I would love to see the fireworks and the flyover - even though I know it will be super crowded.

I'm coming from LA and would plan to d get there early July 4th (7am?). And then just hang out till the traffic clears (11pm?). Any recommendation for a parking lot that will take early arrival and late departure like that? A mile or less from main beach so I can walk there with my gear? Or should I plan to arrive or depart earlier or later?

Oh I would really like the whole time there, a long breakfast at urth and hang out reading and go for some swims and grab some lunch and then dinner and then more swims with the fireworks overhead

I just need to park and then I can do everything on foot. Any ideas?

I pass through Laguna for one of my stops at work and there always seems to be a line of cars at Reef Point Dr. Around 6:30am is the usual time I pass by and a coworker told me it's everyone that's waiting for Trader Joes to open. Is this true? Maybe cars can't park there before they open?

Hello, my friend and I are planning a day trip to Laguna Beach in July! Was hoping to get recommendations on the best beaches to go to for swimming and tanning, restaurants to eat at, and anything else that you think will be worth visiting/doing. It’s gonna be our 1st time visiting that area so any recommendations will be helpful :D

Hi- my nephews are visiting from overseas later this summer for a couple weeks . The younger
One (13) is very athletic, soccer, tennis, swimming, running, and wants to do some camps but the dates week of 8/14 are a little late in the summer.

Found a soccer camp that looks good on city camps site (pro touch soccer). But looked at other cities close by Irvine, Newport , boys&girls club didn’t see too much. Most camps seem to wrap the week prior.

Wondering if anyone has some suggestions or ideas?

Appreciated!

Sunday is their last day of service.

Asada was a solid and reasonably priced option so a little bummed they’re leaving. Reunion always felt like Nick’s light, not quite as good, not quite as long a wait, not quite as expensive, but then they got more expensive.

I wonder what’ll go in next? I just hope it’s not one of Laguna’s four horseman of new food options: Mexican, New American, Sushi, and Pizza.

Dana Point golf cart dealership saved the stranded US Soccer stars during this weekends gridlock at PCH. Pretty awesome.

Can anyone tell me when the koffee klatch closed in Laguna? I live in Northern California now and grew up going there when I was younger and didn’t know they closed until today. Loved that place.

Would like to know what other locals do for the holiday!
We have lived in Laguna Beach 1.5 years, but last 4th of July were out of town. Is it super crazy there during the holiday? We were thinking of going to the beach and also watching fireworks later, but would like to hear from others their favorite plans for the day

Edit: didn’t mean us setting off fireworks, rather watching the firework display. I worded it badly, sorry. I know it’s not allowed 👍

Hi, Got a notice that there is a new option to eat at the Pageant of Masters. Instead of Terra, it's a pop-up called Courtside Kitchen. Anyone know who runs it? Thanks

Looking to hire an officiant and have a simple ceremony with a maximum of 10 guests.

I would love to find a spot that is outdoors and has views of the water or off of a cliffside. Beach is fine too.

I already looked into Crescent Bay and Heisler Park Gazebo, but was hoping for some more ideas.

Any suggestions?

Does anyone know if all of the different locations that Thinky Drinky hosts trivia use the same questions each week?

I found Laguna Fitness on Ins and I'm interested in checking it out. It seems like everyone there is super fit and professional.

What's the monthly membership cost? Is it pricey compared to other Laguna Beach gyms? Also, do I need to do personal training, or can I just do a regular gym membership and go on my own? Anyone have experience there?

Would appreciate honest feedback! Thanks!