Guidebook for Laguna Beach
Food Scene
Mozambique
1740 S Coast HwyGreat food and ambiance
We have a lot of ethnic food choices--Thai, Indian, Mexican of course. Natraj is where we go for Indian, usually take-out. It's two minutes away.
11 locals recommend
Natraj Cuisine of India
5262 2nd StWe have a lot of ethnic food choices--Thai, Indian, Mexican of course. Natraj is where we go for Indian, usually take-out. It's two minutes away.
I've known the Avilas for decades. They have restaurants in Corona del Mar, Newport Beach, Costa Mesa. But we like the one run by son Michael just blocks from our house. Great Margaritas, of course.
9 locals recommend
Avila's El Ranchito - Laguna Beach
1305 South Coast HighwayI've known the Avilas for decades. They have restaurants in Corona del Mar, Newport Beach, Costa Mesa. But we like the one run by son Michael just blocks from our house. Great Margaritas, of course.
Essentials
Pearl St. General
1796 S Coast HwyFabulous specialty items, wines and beer.
Drinks & Nightlife
Intimate setting, great family-style Italian food. Eat at the cozy bar.
8 locals recommend
Ristorante Rumari
1826 S Coast HwyIntimate setting, great family-style Italian food. Eat at the cozy bar.
NHL great Teemu Selanne bought a venerable restaurant called French 75, one of our favorites, and made it even better with great Kobe steaks and elegant ambiance.
17 locals recommend
Selanne Steak Tavern
1464 S Coast HwyNHL great Teemu Selanne bought a venerable restaurant called French 75, one of our favorites, and made it even better with great Kobe steaks and elegant ambiance.
Sapphire
1200 S Coast HwyOne of the best menus around, great chef. 10-minute walk from our house.
Royal Thai Cuisine
4001 West Coast HwyOne block away to very good Thai food.
Everything Else
Great wine, great pizza, a favorite of locals. We often go on Sunday evenings.
9 locals recommend
Wine Gallery
1833 S Coast HwyGreat wine, great pizza, a favorite of locals. We often go on Sunday evenings.
A favorite of ours and many locals. Splashes Bar is right on the water. But our favorite is the lounge on the street level next to the lobby where you can have homemade tacos for lunch.
10 locals recommend
Aquaterra Spa at Surf & Sand Resort
1555 S Coast HwyA favorite of ours and many locals. Splashes Bar is right on the water. But our favorite is the lounge on the street level next to the lobby where you can have homemade tacos for lunch.
Quiet, nice swings for the kids and other amenities. Three blocks away.
7 locals recommend
Bluebird Park
772 Cress StQuiet, nice swings for the kids and other amenities. Three blocks away.