One of Southern California's most captivating destinations, the beautiful seaside village of Laguna Beach is a retreat for art lovers, nature fans and beach-goers. Blessed with a picturesque coastline of 7 miles of beautiful beach and spectacular golf courses, Laguna Beach is a vibrant artist enclave filled with wonderful art galleries, museums, restaurants and shops. Feel the rhythm of the waves and the radiant sunsets as you embrace the amazing arts of Laguna Beach - from art galleries to music festivals. Enjoy California art at the Laguna Art Museum, Laguna Playhouse, and at Laguna's nightspots for jazz, blues and rock music.
Laguna Art Museum in Laguna Beach
Laguna Art Museum is an impressive museum of American art with a focus on the art of California. The Museum's permanent collections, exhibitions and events showcase California art, from the 19th century to present times, as well as regional car, street, and surf culture. Reflecting the vibrant arts scene of Laguna Beach, the Laguna Art Museum illustrates the passion of California art and artists. For upcoming art exhibitions, visit http://lagunaartmuseum.org.
Laguna Beach Art Galleries
Explore 100 art galleries and artist studios in Laguna Beach - from North Gallery Row to South Laguna - that showcase mediums from painting to modern art to glass blowing. Take part in the First Thursday's Art Walk, and visit local Laguna artists at work in their studios. Experience year-round arts of Laguna Beach at the Laguna Craft Guild on Main Beach, or explore the creativity of local and international artists who have created the 73 pieces of public art throughout Laguna Beach. Meet the Laguna Beach artists who created the works and get insight into their creative inspiration.
Art Cube Gallery - www.artcubegallery.com
Artist Eye Laguna Gallery - www.artisteyelagunagallery.com
Kuhnert's Art Gallery - www.kuhnertsartgallery.com
Miranda Galleries - www.mirandagalleries.com
Pacific Gallery - www.pacificgallery.net
Peter Blake Gallery- www.peterblakegallery.com
Seven Degrees - www.seven-degrees.com/
Skylab Modern Art - www.skylabmodernart.com
Swenson Fine Art
The Cottage Gallery - http://thecottagegallery.org/default.aspx
The Signature Gallery - www.thesignaturegallerylaguna.com
Townley Gallery - www.townleygallery.com
Wendt Gallery - www.wendtgallery.com
William Merrill Gallery
Wyland Gallery - www.wyland.com
Whitney Gallery - www.marcwhitney.com
Laguna Beach Hotel . . . The Art of Hospitality
Relax at a European style boutique hotel in Laguna Woods, California. Located 5 miles from the art galleries of Laguna Beach, Ayres Hotel Laguna Woods offers the quaint comfort of a European villa with the modern luxuries of an OC lifestyle hotel. Get comfortable in elegant rooms , or sit by the fireplace in the lobby and enjoy the beautiful antiques and oil paintings. Relax in the fountain courtyard surrounded by olive trees and a garden, or enjoy a refreshing dip in the heated pool and spa. This Orange County hotel also features complimentary hot breakfast, meeting rooms, business center, fitness studio, complimentary Wi-Fi and an evening happy hour.
Laguna Beach Art & Music Events
Laguna Beach presents exciting art and music events, including the Festival of Arts/Pageant of Masters, Sawdust Art Festival and Art-A-Fair. Held every July and August, these festivals showcase compelling works of art by local and international artists, attracting art lovers from around the world. Don't miss the Pageant of the Masters, a world-famous stage presentation featuring "living pictures." The cast is magically transformed into famous works of art, accompanied by an orchestra and live narration. Enjoy free concerts from Laguna Beach Live and the magic of live theater at the critically-acclaimed Laguna Playhouse.