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Rental and explore this classic
beach town at your own pace.
Electric and pedal bikes are available, both single and tandem.

DOWNTOWN
LAGUNA BEACH
Starting at Main Beach and
stretching to Legion Street, downtown Laguna Beach is the hotspot
for specialty shops, restaurants,
galleries, bars and the city's
famous art festivals. Crowds are
always gathered-people watching
and enjoying the village vibe.

EAT
Downtown Laguna Beach is full
of chef-owned restaurants and
unique eateries. Stop by Zinc Cafe
and Market, nestled into Ocean
Avenue with a large yet intimate
garden patio, and choose from its
extensive list of coffees and teas,
homemade muffins and scones,
quiches, and full breakfast and
lunch (and in the summer dinner)
menus. For Belgian cuisine with a
French flair (and one of the best
burgers in Laguna Beach), try
Brussels Bistro, whose executive
chef, Thomas Crijns, has created a
menu of authentic dishes ranging
from roasted salmon to steamed
mussels. At Harley Laguna Beach,
named after chef Greg Daniels's
grandfather, dinner and brunchmenu items are full of fresh farm
to table fare and twists on comfort
food and desserts just like his
grandma made them.

SHOP
Many looks are available in downtown Laguna Beach depending
on your mood. The Vault and The
Vault Men specialize in premium
brands and up-and-coming
designers for women, and outfits
blending Euro-chic with SoCal
surfer for men. If you're looking for
gold and platinum jewelry set with
precious gemstones or repair jobs
are needed, visit Ken's Jewelry,
located on Forest Avenue in the
oldest standing commercial building in Laguna Beach. For that idyllic island feeling, put your name in
for a table at Tommy Bahama and
peruse the racks of classic island
shirts and dresses and shorts

before sitting down to a meal
with live music.

PLAY
People watching at Main Beach
is at its best on weekends, when
families are relaxing on the sand or
strolling the boardwalk and athletic
types are playing volleyball near the
historic lifeguard tower or showing
off their skills at the basketball
courts. Looking for nightlife after
a day on the sand? Though small,
The Marine Room is a popular
spot for playing pool and listening
to live music. At the bar, order the
specialty cocktail, 1934, a unique
spin on a New York sour made with
Red Siren zinfandel (which is made
in Laguna Beach).

LAGUNA
VILLAGE
From Legion Street to Thalia Street,
a series of beachy souvenir stores,
designer shops, beachfront restaurants, and boutique hotels dot
the shoreline.

walk upstairs from The Deck to the
Stateroom Bar inside Driftwood
Kitchen. Situated where Hollywood
icon Slim Summerville once had
his library, the bar does a great job
paying homage to this history with
old photos on the wall, a throwback
aesthetic and a series of drinks
named in honor of other legendary
Laguna nightspots. And no visit to
Laguna Beach is complete without
a stop at the historic Orange Inn,
a local surfer's joint with a penchant for proteins and starches,
which is just what you'll need for
a morning on the ocean. You can
go light with one of the eatery's
smoothies, which is something else
that Orange Inn is known for: The
owners, John and Kathy Bordrero,
invented the Original Smoothie and
the California Date Shake.

SHOP
Visit Gem Mountain Studios in
Laguna Village Shops for beautiful
gems and handcrafted designs.

Be sure to check out the boutique's Laguna Wave collection.
Browse through unique and decorative pet-inspired art at Faux
Paw Artique, where Laguna Beach
artist Debby Carman displays
her recognizable and distinctive
style. All her products are made in
the USA at her studio in Laguna
Beach. Every item is manufactured with environmentally
friendly materials and is food safe,
dishwasher proof, microwavable
and lead-free.

PLAY
Thalia and Oak Street beaches
are the best places in Laguna to
learn how to surf and skimboard.
Lessons are available throughout
the area at local surf shops such
as CA Surf N' Paddle or La Vida
Laguna. The waves are gentle,
and if you don't want to get in the
water, watch local skimboard legends practice the sport that Laguna
Beach is known for worldwide.

EAT
Make your way down Coast
Highway to The Deck on Laguna.
This restaurant has an open-air bar
that has made a name for itself
with specialty cocktails, a great
small plates menu and stunning
views. Fire pits help keep you
warm once the sun's heat begins
to fade and mellow live musical
acts complement the cruisy vibe.
To add a little history to your night,
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