Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
FIRE!
Forest fires are an ever-present danger all over Southern California, a truth Laguna Beach
knows too well, due to fires large and small over the years. The canyons act like chimneys
and small grass fires can quickly become infernos. Use extreme caution when lighting
matches and don't just toss your cigarette butts - extinguish them with water or dirt, and
once they're completely out, dispose of them properly.
Diving & Snorkeling
With its coves, reefs and rocky outcroppings, Laguna is one of the best SoCal beaches for
of the
Glenn E Vedder Ecological Reserve
, an underwater park stretching to the northern
border of Main Beach. Check weather and surf conditions (949-494-6573) beforehand.
La-
guna Sea Sports
( 949-494-6965;
www.beachcitiesscuba.com
; 925 N Coast Hwy;
10am-6pm Mon-Thu, to 7pm Fri, 7am-7pm Sat, 8am-5pm Sun)
rents gear and offers classes.
Kayaking
Take a guided kayaking tour of the craggy coves of Laguna's coast - and you might just
www.lavidalaguna.com
; 1257 S Coast Hwy; 2hr guided tour $95)
. Make reservations at least a day
in advance.
Hiking
Surrounded by a green belt - a rarity in SoCal - Laguna has great nature trails for hikes.
At
Alta Laguna Park
, a locals-only park up-canyon from town, the moderate 1.25-mile
Park Avenue Nature Trail
takes you through fields of spring wildflowers and past panor-
amic views. Open to hikers and mountain bikers, the 2.5-mile
West Ridge Trail
follows
the ridgeline of the hills above Laguna. To reach the trailheads, take Park Ave to Alta La-
guna Blvd then turn left.
Tours
