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Laguna Beach, California

Introduction to Laguna Beach, California

Laguna Beach, California, in Orange County, is 4 miles W of Laguna Niguel, California (center to center) and 14 miles S of Santa Ana, California. The city is included in the Orange County metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 23,727 people lived in Laguna Beach.

Laguna Beach History

Local Indians were the first to call the rich coastal lands and freshwater canyon lakes of the Laguna Beach area their homeland. They called the place “Lagonas”, meaning “Lake”. By the late 1800s, visitors had started arriving through the canyons to camp at the Laguna Beach. Eugene Salter was the first American to settle in South Laguna in 1871. The place quickly became a popular tourist haunt and the famous painter, Norman St. Claire was a regular visitor to this place. By the 1960s, the Main Beach boardwalk had been transformed into an open public beach park. In this decade, Laguna Beach gained a lot of popularity as an art colony.

Laguna Beach and nearby Attractions

  • Laguna Beach Branch Orange County Public Library
  • Laguna Museum of Art
  • Festival of the Arts Amphitheater
  • Coast Royale Beach
  • Aliso Creek Golf Course
  • Aliso Pier

Things To Do In Laguna Beach

The seaside resort and artistic community of Laguna Beach has a rich history that is reflected in the memorial buildings around the city. To learn more about the arts and culture of this place, one can take a tour of the various museums and amphitheaters. Being a popular seaside destination, Laguna Beach has a number of beautiful beaches like the Aliso Beach, the Coast Royale Beach, the Main Beach, the Victoria Beach and the Arch Beach. Sports enthusiasts can try out a game of golf in the city’s Aliso Creek Golf Course. There are also a number of magnificent churches dotting the city’s streets. One can also visit the amusement parks that offer fun rides and are ideal for picnics with family and friends. Additionally, the city is also famous for its art festivals that include the Pageant of the Masters, the Festival of Arts, the Sawdust Art Festival, and the Art-a-Fair.

Laguna Beach Transportation

Air transportation is available from John Wayne Airport-Orange County.

Laguna Beach Higher Education

Orange Coast College serves the area.

High Points

Laguna Beach strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyLaguna Beach Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyLaguna Beach Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyLaguna Beach Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Laguna Beach College Educated Adults
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 10%Laguna Beach Low Violent Crime
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 12%Laguna Beach People in Middle Class or Better
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Laguna Beach Walking and Biking to Work
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 18%Laguna Beach Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Laguna Beach, CA

Comparing Laguna Beach to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Age of the Population1010
Male Share of the Population109
Racial Diversity62
Senior Citizens57
Female Share of the Population12
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married22
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income1010
College Educated Adults1010
People in Middle Class or Better99
People Above Poverty89

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work98
Public Transportation Use75
Short Commute Times35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals108
Housing Recently Built42
Affordability of Property Taxes21
Affordability of Rents12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime810
Low Property Crime78

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