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Main Beach

Laguna Beach, CA
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Ranked #8 of 18 attractions in Laguna Beach
Type: Wharfs/ Piers/ Boardwalks, Beaches
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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2013

Appropriately named Main Beach. It was quite busy with tourists, so there wasn't much room to spread out and relax. but good people watching!

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

Laguna Beach used to be a real go-to hippy destination in the 60's & 70's. It's seen better days and feels a lot duller than I'm sure it did back then. But. You can still 'feel' a little of how & why it became such a magnet for the Californian 'cool' crowd a few decades ago - and the Beach... More

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Virginia Beach, Virginia
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15 attraction reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
51 helpful votes 51 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 via mobile

It's such a joy to sit on a peaceful beach watching families relax and kids play. Not every day is tranquil like yesterday, but we've had wonderful experiences here. Friendly people!

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Calgary, Canada
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60 reviews 60 reviews
26 attraction reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

Main Beach in Laguna has a new kids play area and looks like they are fixing the tower which is good but the wonderful ambience still remains after many years. Its a wonderful spot to stroll morning, afternoon or watching the sunset.

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West Coast
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15 attraction reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Nice beach, short walking distance from public parking. Generally the waves are not as strong, or big as at Huntington Beach. There is a nice area at the end of the beach which my grandsons enjoy very much, shallow among rocks . Often see dolphins at play not far from the shoreline. Starbucks and Johnny Rockets Restaurant immediately across the... More

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Mission Viejo, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2013

Parking in Laguna can be awful and expensive before 7pm. The boardwalk is always a fun place for a stroll.

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Orange County, CA
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6 attraction reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

It's a famous spot and lots of people flock there in the summer to play volleyball and sunbathe. A high number of homeless people live on the benches there. It's a nice place to pass by on the way to Heisler Park, which is just above Main Beach.

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Laguna Beach, California
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 attraction reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2013

It is the hub of Laguna Beach. The beach is near everything from food to clothing to breath taking views; near Heisler Park and the Moulton Playhouse and so much more.

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Fullerton, California
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23 reviews 23 reviews
5 attraction reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2013

Laguna's main beach has an iconic but somewhat dubious reputation. The bars and restaurants in the area draw a diverse and eclectic crowd. A great place to people watch.

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Anaheim, California
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17 attraction reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2013

There's always a combo beating out some drummer's exotic sound, a volleyball game underway with sweaty and bikinied bodies, Water birds looking for scraps and the salty smell of the ocean breeze. Now this is the California Riviera!

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