Laguna Beach Attractions & Events

Festival of the Arts – Pageant of the Masters
The festival began after the 1932 Olympics in LA when local artists in Laguna put together a summer art festival. Today the festival runs from the beginning of July through the end of August every day from 10 am to 11:30 pm.

Sawdust Art Festival
In keeping with the tradition of a local artist community, the Sawdust Festival is a place which allows the locals to show off and sell their wares. This festival runs from the end of June through the end of August.

Art-A-Fair
Different from the other art festivals of Laguna, Art-A-Fair is an international fair, showcasing work from both local and global artists. Another summer event, this festival runs from the end of June through August.

Laguna Beach Art Galleries First Thursday Art Walk
The first Thursday of every month Laguna celebrates its artists and galleries with an art walk. Galleries stay open late to serve wine and appetizers to browsing art aficionados.

Laguna Art Museum
Founded in 1918 by a small group of painters who settled in Laguna as a place to display the work of local artists. The community spirit of the museum lives on today as it continues to support local artwork. Open M-Sun 11-5 and until 9 on Art Walk Thursdays.

Laguna Beach Playhouse
The playhouse began in 1920, started by a group of local drama devotees who wanted a community theater in the area. What began as a group of actors in a living room is now a Laguna Beach tradition.

Hortense Miller Garden
Established in 1959, the Hortense Miller Garden demonstrates and celebrates the wide variety of plant life that can grow in the coastal zones of Southern California. Tours are given Tues – Sat 9:45-noon, they are free and take about 2 hours.

Laguna Canyon Winery
The grapes are grown in Napa Valley and Sonoma then transported to the winery in Laguna Canyon where they are crushed, pressed, fermented, aged and then bottled. They are open to the public from Tues-Sun 11-6 for tasting and food.