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WELCOME

elcome to Laguna Beach, a charming coastal village conveniently located
halfway between Los Angeles and San Diego along the southern coast of
Orange County.

We invite you to explore our 7 miles of pristine beaches and hope you enjoy all our
town has to offer-from oceanfront lodging, to an array of dining choices, one-of-akind boutiques and unique art and outdoor attractions you won't find anywhere else in
California. With art and cultural events happening year-round, there's always a new way
to find inspiration-from taking in a performance at the longest operating independent
theater in California, the Laguna Playhouse, to discovering California masterpieces at
Laguna Art Museum, to experiencing our famous summer art festivals and the worldrenowned Pageant of the Masters, all of which attract art lovers from around the world.
During your visit, be sure to explore our marine reserve, made up of 30 beaches and
coves. Discover tide pools teeming with marine life, kayak among dolphins and sea lions,
golf in a lush canyon, join in a sand volleyball game, or pack a picnic, relax and relish in
a breathtaking sunset. Laguna Beach is also surrounded by 20,000 acres of wilderness
waiting to be explored, so lace up your hiking boots or rent a mountain bike and get ready
to take in stunning coastal views.
To find out all there is to do, stop by our Visitors Center at 381 Forest Ave., open daily
from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with extended summer hours. We offer complimentary services-from booking a hotel room, to recommending the perfect restaurant, to sharing the
latest events and hidden local spots you must see while in town. When you stop in, be
sure to take a look at our new, locally designed, limited-edition shirts, bags and hats. Also,
be sure to download the Visit Laguna Beach app to access the most up-to-date Laguna
Beach event information at your fingertips, as well as a real-time Trolley Tracker, special
offers from businesses in town and more.

VISIT LAGUNA BEACH EXECUTIVE OFFICES
361 Forest Avenue, Ste. 200
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
949-497-9229 * visitlagunabeach.com
OFFICIAL VISITORS CENTER
381 Forest Avenue, open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
VISIT LAGUNA BEACH TEAM
Ashley Johnson, CDME | President & CEO
Jackie Curran, CTA | Office Manager
Mendy Moore, CTA | Partnership Manager
Anne-Marie Schiefer, CTA | Director of Marketing
Diane Chemali, CTA | Marketing Coordinator
Michaeleen Crawford, CTA | Concierge
Judy Flanders, CTA | Concierge
Rick Jauregui, CTA | Concierge
Kevin Ware, CTA | Concierge
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Mark Orgill | Laguna Creative Ventures
Chairman of the Board
Debbie MacDonald | Tommy Bahama
Vice Chairman of the Board
Christopher Keller | Casa Resorts Inc. /Treasurer
Karyn Philippsen, CMP | K.P. Company/ Secretary
Joanna Bear | Surf & Sand Resort
RJ Bear | The Ranch at Laguna Beach
Casey Graves | The Inn at Laguna Beach/
Laguna BeachHouse
Sharbie Higuchi | Festival of Arts/Pageant of the Masters
Bob Mitchell | Montage Laguna Beach
Deanne Thompson | John Wayne Airport Orange County

We look forward to your visit and hope you'll find a corner of California here in Laguna
Beach that you'll never leave behind.
EDITORIAL DIRECTOR. PUBLISHER/CEO
Steve Zepezauer
CREATIVE & MARKETING DIRECTOR
Paul Graff

Ashley Johnson, CDME
President & CEO
Visit Laguna Beach

EDITOR
Justine Amodeo
ASSISTANT MANAGING EDITOR
Katherine Duncan
ASSOCIATE EDITORS
Ashley Probst, Ashley Ryan, Sharon Stello
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS:
Dante Amodeo, Steve Bramucci, Ashley Burnett,
Tess Eyrich, Christine Fugate, Vicki Hogue-Davies,
Eileen Keighley, Elizabeth Nutt,
Cassandra Reinhart, Josiah Roe, Caitlin Sakdalan,
Sara Warner, Tanya A. Yacina
PHOTOGRAPHERS/PHOTO EDITORS
Dondee Quincena, Jody Tiongco
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Tina Leydecker
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
Megan Shelhamer
FINANCE/OFFICE MANAGER
Tiffany Thompson
CHIEF REVENUE OFFICER
Scott Sanchez
Visit Laguna Beach is a nonprofit, destination marketing organization that promotes local tourism and the hospitaity industry. Every
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