Best Ocean Views in Laguna Beach

IMHO California has some of the best ocean views anywhere. Southern California has been home to me for most of my life and I have never felt the need or desire to pick up and move somewhere else. The fact that I have my family near by is of course my number one and biggest reason to stay put. There’s nothing more important to me in this life than my family. So wherever they are that’s where I want to be :: with them I’m in my happy place.

OK you might be saying to yourself “That’s great and all but what about the cost of living? Isn’t it expensive to live in California?” I mean, it isn’t the cheapest place to live for sure. But you get what you pay for, right? I live near the beach, the desert, the mountains, the river and downtown Los Angeles. I can just jump in my car and all it costs me to get there is some gas. The weather is a balmy 70-75* nearly all year long. I have sunshine in my backyard 90% of the year.

At a moment’s notice I can decide to go to the beach, to any one of a plethora of concert venues or amusement parks or broadway-quality theaters, dine at the best diners and restaurants and I can be to any of those places within 30 minutes without a worry in the world that the weather will be a deterrent.

C’mon, wouldn’t you agree that those are some pretty compelling reasons for living where I do? So we sacrifice on having material things :: I’m not a material girl anyway. My big love in life [besides my family of course] is travel. And when I can get any number of amazing places at a moment’s notice, that’s worth the price of living here.

And of all the amazing things I have at my fingertips on a daily basis there is one place that has completely stolen my heart ::

Best Ocean Views in Laguna Beach

Seriously, aren’t these deep blue waves crashing on the rocks here in Laguna Beach calling your name? You can hear it, can’t you? They’re saying “Come to me!” If you haven’t been here yet I can’t urge you enough to come for a visit because Laguna Beach is absolutely FABulous. A 30-45 minute drive will bring me from the comforts of my home to this beautiful place where I can feel as though I’m on a vacation far, far away.

When it comes to views, Laguna Beach has some of the best So Cal has to offer.

#6 :: Best ocean views from our hotel

Waking up in the morning to this kind of view is pretty spectacular, don’t you think? Laguna Beach has the perfect vacation view. We love staying at Laguna Beach hotels :: this one happens to be the Laguna Beach Inn which has an adorable atmosphere, a lovely pool overlooking the ocean and it’s close to the beach and all of my favorite little shops and restaurants. Oh, and it is walking distance to Starbucks [sorry, not sorry].

#5 :: Best ocean views from the boardwalk

Walking along the beach is something that Roydio and I enjoy immensely. The view is pretty stunning and we can walk along with this view for hours.

 #4 :: Best ocean views from Victoria Beach

Victoria Beach is hidden from view and unless you know exactly where to go to find it you will not. Around the corner to the right is one of the most interestingly placed towers I’ve ever seen with a great story to go with it :: you really need to walk out there to see it because it is like none you’ve ever seen. I’ll leave out that image so you are compelled to go!

#3 :: Best ocean views from Crescent Bay Point Park

Calm serene, Crescent Bay Point Park is the perfect place to relax and reflect while enjoying the beautiful views of Laguna Beach.

#2 :: Best ocean views from Brown’s Park

Brown’s Park is hidden in plain sight, tucked between the Village Shops and the Wyland Gallery. Once you find it you will be so happy you did! A unique park with a beautiful outlook over Laguna Beach beyond two beautiful stained glass fence rails. The park itself is really adorable :: well worth finding.

#1 :: Best ocean views from Heisler Park

I’ve been coming to Laguna Beach for over 30 years and after all that time there is one place that I just recently found that I am really thrilled to share with you and it’s become my #1 pick to visit for its views :: Heisler Park. I love it so much that I’ve dedicated a separate post about it. Look for it on Thursday!

But wait, there is so much more to Heisler Park than the views! OMG I can’t rave enough about it. To read more about the beautiful Heisler Park stay tuned!

Oh, did I tell you I took all of these pictures with my iPhone X? I know, if you’re a photographer you will probably not approve. But my goodness my pictures aren’t half bad, right? I do love my iPhoneX.

Laguna Beach has some of the best ocean views in California. This town is full of life and beauty :: it really has it all. So when I need to get away for a few hours or for the day or for a weekend this is my staycation destination of choice. I feel so blessed to live nearby this beautiful ocean city.

So tell me :: when are you coming to Laguna Beach for a visit?

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