Laguna Beach Getting there & around

Getting there & around

To reach Laguna Beach from the I-405, take Hwy 133 (Laguna Canyon Rd) southwest. Laguna is served by OCTA bus 1, which runs along the coast from Long Beach to San Clemente.

Laguna is hemmed in by steep canyons, and parking is a perpetual problem. Pack quarters to feed the meters. If you’re spending the night, leave your car at the hotel and ride the local bus. Parking lots in the village charge $10 or more per entry and fill up early in the day during summer. Pacific Coast Hwy through town moves slowly in summer, especially in the afternoon on weekends; allow extra time. If you can’t find parking downtown, drive to the north end of town by the beach and ride the bus.

Laguna Beach Transit (949-497-0746; 300 block of Broadway) has its central bus depot on Broadway, just north of the visitors bureau in the heart of the Village. It operates three routes at hourly intervals (approximately 7am to 6pm Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm Saturday). Routes are color-coded and easy to follow, but they’re subject to change. For tourists, the most important route is the one that runs north-south along Pacific Coast Hwy. Pick up a brochure and schedule at your hotel or the visitors bureau. Rides cost 75¢. There is no Sunday service.

If you’re planning a trip to Catalina Island, you can pick up the ferry 8 miles south of Laguna Beach in Dana Point.