I just had to write a separate post about this beautiful park in Laguna Beach that stole my heart as of late. There are so many wonderful facets of beauty to this beach and Heisler Park is one that I’ve wandered by many times but this is the first time that I actually took the time to stop and see what was inside. And I am so happy I did! I call it my “hidden gem.”
The Park
This is a beautiful memento dedicated to the 9/11 victims, survivors and first responders. What a beautiful place to display it.
Picnic tables in Heisler Park make it a wonderful place to bring the family.
There are benches throughout Laguna Beach dedicated to and by people who live there.
Artist installation of “Breaching Whale” displayed beautifully in Heisler Park.
The Laguna Beach Garden Club, Laguna Beach Beautification Council and the City of Laguna have collaborated by planting around the magnificent Melaleuca Tree. The over 50-year-old tree is in danger of being no more because people are tempted to use it as a bench.
Beautiful plants and trees extend to the ocean viewpoint…
The Views
Bird Rock is named for the obvious :: it’s a great perch for the birds. The City of Laguna Beach takes great care to make sure that they are left alone. What an amazing view, don’t you think? The other images I’ve posted of the views here don’t need further explanation :: they are among my most favorite views ever…
Bird Rock view 
Bird Rock
The Memorials
Semper Memento “Always Remember” dedicated to the 9/11 tragedy.
Two original beams from the Twin Towers were used to create this 9/11 memorial called Semper Memento display by the artist Jorg Dubin who lives in Laguna Beach.
A Veterans Monument was presented by the American Legion Post 222 including two plaques that commemorate those who gave their lives to protect our freedoms as well as those who served in the Armed Forces during times of war and placed in Heisler Park.
The Veterans Monument also contains a Time Capsule that was sealed up in 1977 and is scheduled to be opened on May 30, 2027
It wouldn’t be complete to have a war memorial without the American Flag. I’m assuming the flag was set at half-mast the day I took this picture in honor of Princess Diana of Wales who died on August 31, 1997.
The Public Art
“Breaching Whale” sculpture so beautifully displayed. Artist is Jon Seeman, winner of the Art in Public Places contest held by the Arts Commission in Laguna Beach.
“Time Connected” shows interlocking wheels filled in with ceramic tiles showing images of local plants and insects. Artists Scott & Naomi Schoenherr.
Catching the Sun :: her name is “Sea Breeze” and she stands on the bluff overlooking Laguna Beach. Her hair turns to waves when she emerges from the sea.
“Sea Breeze” artist Sukhdev Dail used beautiful colored glass in the canopy she is holding above her head.
“The Tidal Pull” is centered on stainless steel fish textured and patinaed to show scales, fins and eyes and the fish appear to swim in circular motion. Artists Scott & Naomi Schoenherr.
Drinking fountain decorated with beautiful tiles created by the same artists of “Time Connected” and “The Tidal Pull” :: Scott & Naomi Schoenherr.
One of the many concrete benches throughout Laguna Beach. Being such an artistic city you won’t find many that are not considered some type of public art. This one is a bus bench on the street right outside Heisler Park.
“Continuous Rotation” :: the award winning multi-media art studio of Scott & Naomi Schoenherr were chosen to create the sculpture garden here, this being their third piece of public art in this space.
There are many, many public art installations throughout Laguna Beach. I may just have to write a separate post to feature the amazing artwork and the artists who created them within my favorite California beach city…
And here is where you can find Heisler Park ::
After having seeing these amazing images I am certain that you will want to come for a visit soon. You can really lose yourself in the beauty of God’s creation, man’s beautiful artwork and the peaceful serenity here. And andlthough the beauty of these breath-taking beaches are more than enough to draw visitors from around the world it is also a city filled with all kinds of nightlife and fun things to do. I may have to write another post about that! Best of both worlds!
Tell me what you like best about Laguna Beach whether you’ve been here or not… I’d love to hear what you think!
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Beautiful, inspiring pictures, as always! My favorite thing about visiting Laguna Beach is that I did it with my husband, and my dearest friends ~ the Van Broekhuizens! <3
It was such a pleasure to show you our SoCal! <3