
We can’t wait for you to explore Laguna Beach with us!
We’ve listed some of our favorite restaurants, cafes, hikes, and activities below! Don’t hesitate to reach out for more!
Laguna Beach is known for its coves, beaches, waterfront restaurants, shops downtown, and many art galleries.
The Montage is located south of downtown Laguna (about a 6-8 min drive).
EAT & DRINK
COFFEE & BREAKFAST
Saturday Farmers Market (521 Forest Ave) - start your Sat downtown at the local Farmers Market 8am - 12pm
Laguna Coffee Co.
Wild Strawberry Cafe - coffee and light breakfast
Rye Goods - coffee, pastries, breakfast downtown
Zinc Cafe and Market - coffee, breakfast, cute cafe downtown
Jedidiah Coffee - coffee with cute patio space off PCH
Kitchen in the Canyon - order at the counter, casual breakfast/brunch
LUNCH & DINNER
AHBA - our favorite spot! located in South Laguna, open for breakfast, lunch, & dinner… 10/10 burger, great cocktails & wine, perfect patio
The Taco Stand - a mini-chain from San Diego that does Tijuana-style tacos
Nick’s + South of Nicks - iconic Laguna establishments, great lunch / dinner
The Deck - beachside drinks and seafood
Larsen @ Hotel Laguna - great bar, brunch or dinner option, patio seating overlooking the ocean
Urth - classic southern CA cafe and restauran
Starfish Laguna Beach - Asian fusion right across from Montage
Selanne Steak Tavern - upscale steakhouse
Marine Room Tavern - cocktail bar, live music
ICE CREAM
South Swell - soft serve ice cream
Gelato Paradiso
EXPLORE
Beaches - If you’re at the Montage, there’s a great beach and cove in front of the hotel (GOFF COVE). Other favs: SHAW’S COVE, WOOD’S COVE, THOUSANDS STEPS BEACH.
Heisler Park Walk - oceanfront park with walking trails, gardens, tide pools, picnic tables, lawn bowling greens
Sawdust Art Festival - small, local-vendor art festival - a core-Laguna activity
Shop Downtown - The Shop, Twig, Forest Ave, Attu, Laguna Exchange, Soulshine Vintage,
Hike - Valido Trail** (great for coastal views), Reef Point & Crystal Cove (further north, but along the water), El Moro Canyon Short Loop
Golf - 9 holes @ The Ranch across from Montage or 18 holes @ Pelican Hill or Monarch Beach Golf Links (these two are further away, be mindful of traffic pls :)
Paddleboard / Surf - Sunset Stand Up Paddle , La Vida Laguna
Laguna Art Museum - all the art on display comes straight from California talent
Workout - Live Metta (yoga North Laguna), Haus of Wellness (lagree studio), Vessel (cycling + sauna/cold plunge)