Catalina Island in a Day
One of many great day trips you can take from Laguna Beach is a trip to Catalina Island. Located 22 miles off the coast of Southern California, Catalina is just a one-hour boat ride from Newport Harbor (Catalina Flyer) or Dana Point Harbor (Catalina Express) and once you arrive at Catalina, everything is just a short walk or taxi ride away. …
Read MoreArtfully Laguna – Laguna Beach Activities for The Artist in You
Laguna Beach, known to many as an artists colony has become a renowned destination for it’s Summer art festivals, galleries and world-class artists. It won’t be long before the streets of Laguna Beach are lined with tourists making their way through more than 100 art galleries and flooding into the major art festivals and the ever famous Pageant of the Masters. Be sure …
Read MoreLaguna Beach – An Ocean Lovers Paradise!
Laguna Beach is an Ocean-lovers paradise. Here are but a few things you can do to get acquainted with this magical wonder of the world when you stay at The Retreat In Laguna. Explore the Tidepools – You will find a high/low tide chart in your villa when you arrive at The Retreat In Laguna that tells you when …
Read More5 Creative ways to spend Mother’s Day in Laguna Beach!
1. Take a Jewelry Making class at The Sawdust Festival. Create something contemporary like a sterling silver wire formed bracelet or uniquely textured copper pendant with matching earrings. Take Mom to a weekend class at The Sawdust Festival where Laguna Beach jewelry makers will show you easy techniques to texture your metal and how to create your own works of art. 2. …
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