Laguna Beach Sunset

The sun drops toward the horizon after another beautiful day at Laguna Be ach

If you’ve been following this blog for a while, you may know that one of my favorite places in the world is Laguna Beach, California. It’s an incredibly beautiful environment right on the Pacific Coast in southern Orange County. I suppose it is technically in the Los Angeles metro area but it feels nothing like LA or San Diego. It’s really a beach town that has been absorbed by the suburban sprawl of Southern California.

But, it’s easy to get a feel for what the area must have been like fifty years ago when you wander the neighborhoods between the Pacific Ocean and Highway 1 or just on the other side of the highway. The small downtown area and a shopping area a few blocks north and south of there are filled with eclectic shops, cool little restaurants, and a fair share of surf shops. Scattered around are some nice to super luxurious hotels and inns. All in all, it’s a great place to spend a few days, weeks, or a lifetime.

We were very fortunate to be able to stay in one of the three nicest hotels I’ve ever stayed in while we were in Laguna Beach. The accommodations were incredible but the view was simply stunning. This image was taken just around the corner from our hotel. Amazingly, this is just a so-so sunset. I’ve seen much prettier at Laguna Beach, but unfortunately not during our stay. I hope to return soon and enjoy the beauty there for another spell. Enjoy.