Guidebook for Laguna Niguel
Food Scene
Great ocean front restaurant right on the sand. Call for reservations if possible. It is located in the Surf & Sand Hotel.
15 locals recommend
Splashes Restaurant
1555 S Coast HwyGreat ocean front restaurant right on the sand. Call for reservations if possible. It is located in the Surf & Sand Hotel.
Rooftop restaurant with great views. Have live music and dancing Friday and Saturday nights. Get reservations for rooftop ahead of time.
50 locals recommend
Mozambique
1740 S Coast HwyRooftop restaurant with great views. Have live music and dancing Friday and Saturday nights. Get reservations for rooftop ahead of time.
Great Happy Hour from 4pm-7pm Mon-Fri
Breakfast Buffet Sunday 9:00 AM -2:00 PM
34 locals recommend
Wind & Sea Restaurant
34699 Golden LanternGreat Happy Hour from 4pm-7pm Mon-Fri
Breakfast Buffet Sunday 9:00 AM -2:00 PM
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1 Ritz Carlton DrGreat place for sunsets, appetizers and drinks! Live music Friday and Saturday evenings.
Great breakfast on the San Clemente Pier.
87 locals recommend
Fisherman's Restaurant and Bar San Clemente
611 Avenida VictoriaGreat breakfast on the San Clemente Pier.
The best ice cream around. Lines are 20 min but worth it! There is a parking garage right behind it. While eating ice cream, walk across around downtown Laguna and visit the art studios and shops.
21 locals recommend
Gelato Paradiso
448 S Coast HwyThe best ice cream around. Lines are 20 min but worth it! There is a parking garage right behind it. While eating ice cream, walk across around downtown Laguna and visit the art studios and shops.
Salt Creek Grille
32802 CA-1Great food!
Caterina's Gelato
614 Avenida VictoriaGreat gelato next to San Clemente pier.
Las Brisas
361 Cliff DrGreat views! Make reservations.
Deck on Laguna Beach
627 Sleepy Hollow LnAwesome Ocean front dining! Make reservations.
Mahé
24961 Dana Point Harbor DrGreat Happy Hour!
Great late night dining, breakfast and milkshakes! Open 24 hours.
15 locals recommend
Harbor House Cafe
34157 Pacific Coast HwyGreat late night dining, breakfast and milkshakes! Open 24 hours.
Chart House
34442 Street of the Green LanternGreat views and happy hour!
Parks & Nature
This is one of the most beautiful beaches in the world! Park on the streets around 9th street. There is only a gate opening on PCH to access this. There are steep steps to get down the beach so pack light! When down at the bottom of the steps walk to the left 1/2 mile to the sea caves. Epic!
24 locals recommend
1000 Steps Beach
1000 Steps BeachThis is one of the most beautiful beaches in the world! Park on the streets around 9th street. There is only a gate opening on PCH to access this. There are steep steps to get down the beach so pack light! When down at the bottom of the steps walk to the left 1/2 mile to the sea caves. Epic!
This walking trail offers unbelievable panoramic views of the entire coast.
10 locals recommend
Badlands Park
31671 Isle VistaThis walking trail offers unbelievable panoramic views of the entire coast.
Great beach and very close. Has large grassy lawn and is at the base of the Ritz Carlton. Great beach for posting up all day!
129 locals recommend
Salt Creek Beach
Ritz Cove DrGreat beach and very close. Has large grassy lawn and is at the base of the Ritz Carlton. Great beach for posting up all day!
This is one of the best beaches around and open to the public. There is a parking garage for visitors and if that is full, you can park across the street in the shopping center. Whether you want to stay the day at the beach or go for a sunset walk, this is a must do!
74 locals recommend
Spa Montage Laguna Beach
30801 Coast HwyThis is one of the best beaches around and open to the public. There is a parking garage for visitors and if that is full, you can park across the street in the shopping center. Whether you want to stay the day at the beach or go for a sunset walk, this is a must do!
This is one of the best strolls in town! Start here and walk the path down to Laguna Beach downtown to eat, get Gelato Paradiso and check out the shops. We do this at least once per week.
74 locals recommend
Heisler Park
375 Cliff DrThis is one of the best strolls in town! Start here and walk the path down to Laguna Beach downtown to eat, get Gelato Paradiso and check out the shops. We do this at least once per week.
Doheny State Beach
Rent bikes or have a bonfire! Great state beach and park!
Drinks & Nightlife
The Rooftop Lounge
1289 S Coast HwyGreat for Sunset drinks!
Shopping
Shops At Mission Viejo
Shops At Mission ViejoHas everything you need!
Irvine Spectrum Center
Has all the best shopping and entertainment in OC!