montage resort
grab hot chocolate for the kids at the hotel, sit by the outdoor fires and enjoy the sunsets public grounds with the breathtaking views of the laguna coastline!
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marriott newport coast villastwo bedroom villas, comfortable for families with multiple pools and family entertainment amenities, including a free shuttle down to crystal cove beach.
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i love north laguna, because it’s walkable to downtown or crescent bay beach and only a short drive to the shake shack at crystal cove or newport beach.
my grandmother used to take me here after walks along the beach when I was younger. my menu favorites are the breakfast burrito bowl served with homemade chips and salsa. if you're in the mood for something more simple, go for their poached egg on toast with a side of avocado. my kids love the freshly baked cinnamon popovers and washing it down with the sunrise, a kid-friendly drink.
an organic mexican taco stand with outdoor seating. my go-to is the avocado lime chicken salad and my husband orders the carnitas torta. if you're in the mood to splurge on a big appetite, i recommend the nachos! they are killer!
a great kid-friendly restaurant with the freshest seafood and great atmosphere.
craving something sweet after the beach? we love a frozen yogurt stop here. they also have the most refreshing coconut shakes.
located on peppertree lane, a charming little brick alley close to downtown. keep in mind, this hot-spot comes with long tourist lines, so be prepared!--
an ice cream lover's dream. each treat stars with a dip in warm, smooth chocolate, topped with your choice from anything classic to ultra indulgent.
ride the trolley
we highly recommend jumping on the free year-round trolley! it rides up and down the coast of laguna from the north tip all the way down to the ritz carlton in dana point. it's a hit for the children and an activity in itself to jump on and off to explore!
family night
visit the sawdust art festival, and check out the art and ceramic pottery classes offered for kids of all ages during festival season.
date night
located at the festival of arts grounds in laguna beach, the pageant of the masters is a must-see production bringing to life famous works of art on stage.
this park has a lot of special features including, slides built into the hills and tunnels built into the ground and a giant rocket ship that children can climb to the top. they also host concerts in the summer on sunday nights.
victoria beach
one of my favorite spots. if you want to skip-out on some of the crowds at the main beach, go here. parking rough, but the haul is definitely worth it! there
are beautiful tide pools including a natural rock pool for kids to play in and a history 'rapunzel' tower, as we like to call it, that will make you feel like you've been transported to southern france. pro-tip: we usually have my husband drop us off at the top of the stairs, and he will go and find parking.
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other beaches
treasure island beach is below the montage (which is public) and also aliso beach that comes with public parking and a playground set on the sand, are great options. thousand steps beach has a beautiful cove if you can brave the climb!
some of my favorite places to visit while in town are…
