Laguna Beach

Overview of Aliso Creek.
Overview of residential areas within Laguna beach.
There are various public parks in Laguna Beach.
Parks have fields and benches where residents can sit and watch the sunset.
You'll find a variety of shops and restaurants in Laguna Beach.

Laguna Beach, CA Area Guide

Explore Southern California’s premier coastal destination

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Laguna Beach stretches along seven miles of Southern California coastline, where 27 beaches and coves provide residents with year-round access to the Pacific Ocean. The Mediterranean climate supports an outdoor lifestyle, while the downtown area serves as a cultural hub, home to the historic Laguna Playhouse and Laguna Art Museum. The surrounding landscape includes 20,000 acres of protected wilderness and the Laguna Beach State Marine Reserve, preserving both the natural environment and marine ecosystems.

Housing options span from historic American Craftsman bungalows near downtown to contemporary apartments in South Laguna. The city's position, bordered by protected greenbelt and shaped by its coastal topography, maintains a small-town setting despite its proximity to major metropolitan areas. The community's artistic roots date to the early 1900s when plein air painters established the Laguna Beach Art Association in 1918, helping shape the city's ongoing cultural heritage.

Explore the City

There are various public parks in Laguna Beach.

Parks have fields and benches where residents can sit and watch the sunset.

You'll find a variety of shops and restaurants in Laguna Beach.

Laguna Beach offers an array of boutiques, specialty shops, and art galleries.

Laguna Beach Books is a bookstore right off South Coast Highway in Laguna Beach.

Main Beach Park in Laguna Beach has volleyball courts for practice and games.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Laguna Beach, CA is $2,614 for a studio, $2,999 for one bedroom, $3,583 for two bedrooms, and $3,979 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Laguna Beach has increased by 1.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,999/month
569 Sq Ft
House
$17,672/month
2,465 Sq Ft
Condo
$4,835/month
826 Sq Ft
Townhome
$9,316/month
1,660 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Laguna Beach, CA is for everyday living.

Very Walkable

75 / 100

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

Some Transit

32 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Somewhat Bikeable

40 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Top of the World Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

El Morro Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Thurston Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Laguna Beach High

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
  • Aliso Beach
  • Aliso and Wood Wilderness Park
  • Coastal Peak Park
  • Crystal Cove State Park

Airports

  • John Wayne/Orange County
  • Long Beach (Daugherty Field)

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.