Laguna Beach is one of California’s premier get-aways and it epitomizes California’s laid-back, artist community vibe. But it was never part of the Spanish land grants of the 1800’s because it the area was deemed useless and undesirable. And now, upwards of 40,000 visitors flock to this coastal community daily in the summer.

Laguna Beach today has a thriving artist community, dating back to the 1920’s. The Pageant of the Masters, a ‘living picture’ performance where famous works of art are recreated by actors in costume every summer is the highlight of the annual Festival of the Arts.