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,