Aubrey & Norel
Things To Do
Crystal Cove State Park
Crystal Cove State Park is one of California’s largest remaining open spaces and natural coastlines and one of the top Laguna Beach attractions. Located between Corona del Mar and Laguna Beach, Crystal Cove features beautiful sandy beaches, shimmering tidal pools, excellent surf, undulating hills, and thickly wooded canyons and ridges, making it a spectacular natural landscape. Boasting more than three miles of pristine beach and over 2,000 acres of rugged backcountry wilderness, Crystal Cove State Park is popular with outdoor enthusiasts who can take advantage of its magnificent scenery by hiking, biking, scuba and skin diving, swimming, fishing, and surfing.
Main Beach Park
Main Beach, the largest beach in Laguna Beach, is located in the middle of the city where Broadway Street and Ocean Avenue meet South Coast Highway. The historic 1929 lifeguard tower in the middle of the beach is a well-known landmark on this popular beach. People come to Main Beach to enjoy the sand and the surf, and popular water activities include swimming, body surfing, and bodyboarding. Other activities include basketball and volleyball.
1000 Steps Beach
Thousand Steps Beach is one of the largest beaches in South Laguna Beach, CA. It’s a wide sandy beach with volleyball courts, restrooms, tide pools, and even caves to discover. This is a popular beach so it helps that it’s large and the steps scare people off. There is a large cave at the south end of Thousand Steps Beach that you can enter when the tide is out and the entrance is exposed. You can walk all the way through this cave (which is actually a tunnel) to a tiny rocky cove on the other side. There are enticing rocks to climb on beyond the cave and they lead to another sandy beach, but refrain from going farther. Perhaps best to observe this area from a distance but beautiful nonetheless.
Nick's Laguna Beach
Nick's is right in the heart of downtown Laguna Beach and is Teri's favorite (Norel's Mom). Nick’s is dedicated to perfecting the dining experience through continuous innovation, offering the highest quality food and beverage, and executing impeccable standards of hospitality. The food is fresh, Americana and there's a vibrant ambiance for lunch or dinner.
Top of the World
The ‘Top of the World’ hiking trail area is actually called 'Alta Laguna Park'. Here you will find multiple trailheads ranging from easy, to medium, to difficult. Here are some helpful tips: Go early, wear sunscreen, and bring plenty of water. The trails open at 7am and there is not a lot of shade so to avoid the heat and the crowds, we recommend going early. We take the Westridge path (the main one) to the ‘Top of the World’ and take pictures! There are many trail options from there based on your skill level that you can take. ‘Oakridge’ trail and ‘Mathis Canyon’ are the two that we recommend. Avoid the 'Car Wreck' trail, it can be intense. Parking: There is a small lot but was full. You can park on the street but may have to walk a bit.
La Vida Laguna
If you're looking for some adventure, we recommend booking group activities with La Vida Laguna. They offer surf lessons, kayak tours, electric bike tours, paddle board lessons, and more! This is a great way to learn a new activity with the experts who can show you all of the ins-and-outs of Laguna Beach.
Fashion Island
If you love to shop or if you want to grab something last minute to wear to the wedding, we recommend stopping by Fashion Island where you will find great shopping and restaurants. It's also a beautiful drive on Pacific Coast Highway to get there.
South Coast Plaza
With over 250 stores and restaurants, South Coast Plaza is an international shopping destination worth visiting. From Prada, Gucci, and Chanel to Zara, Adidas, and Sephora, there is something here for everyone. So if you're looking for a last-minute outfit, we highly recommend heading over to SCP. Fun Fact: South Coast Plaza is also one of Social House's coveted clients.
Laguna Beach Trolley
The City of Laguna Beach offers a FREE trolley service to residents and visitors providing convenient access to local beaches, parks, restaurants, hotels, art festivals and other attractions. The open-air trolleys offer a great alternative to driving and parking downtown while providing a scenic ride along Coast Highway from North Laguna Beach to Dana Point and down Laguna Canyon Road. The FREE Summer Breeze trolley provides service every Saturday and Sunday. Check real-time trolley status by downloading the Laguna Beach Trolley App or by visiting http://lagunabeachtransit.doublemap.com
Huntington Beach Pier
Huntington Beach draws almost 4 million people annually who come for the surfing, volleyball, air show, food, and even Segway Tours from Surf City Segway. If you are looking for a fun but local trip to people watch and have lunch this could be just the place. Expect a 25 - 30 minute drive north along PCH to get there.
The Stand Natural Foods
If you are Vegan or looking for an affordbale, healthy lunch, head on over to the Stand on Thalia street. There are tons of cute shops around there. Norel used to go to the beach to surf and then have lunch here with her friends growing up. Such a cute little spot to hang, have lunch, and people watch too!
Cafe Heidelberg
Excellent breakfast place in the heart of South Laguna. If you are looking to grab a bite and perhaps take a stroll along the beach after, we recommend Cafe Heidelberg!
Laguna Beach Tourism Board
If you would like additional information, we are always available to answer any questions or visit this site to learn more about all of the great activities, food, and nightlife that Laguna Beach has to offer.