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…

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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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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