Getting Around During The Conference

 

Walk across the street to the beach, or take advantage of the free Laguna Beach Trolley, the closest pick-up point is less than a mile from our location; the driver will pick you up and chauffer you for free to points all around Laguna Beach.

Laguna Beach Trolley runs all summer and is free. Get the app at Transloc to use the Laguna Beach Trolley. Picks up at Heisler Park in Laguna Beach near the Society of Wildflowers Conference taking place at the Art Hotel in July of 2024 by Orange County Event Planner Christie Troxell of Ritzy Parties.

Guided and self-led pre-planned walking tours will be offered frequently throughout the duration of your stay, with a treasure map provided by the conference for favorite local shops and restaurants to try. Morning beach activities are also offered.

The Sawdust festival takes place during the Society of Wildflowers Conference in Laguna Beach July 17-21 2024, a restorative womens retreat in Laguna Beach California. This event is founded and planned by Christie Troxell of Ritzy Parties, a veteran corporate and luxury event planner.

In addition to the many enticing shops in the area, the Laguna Beach Farmer's Market, Festival of Arts, and Sawdust Festival will also be in full swing during our event, so bring some spending cash for all the fun and artsy things you'll find!

An image of delectable fresh strawberries, blueberries and blackberries, available from the Laguna Beach Farmers Market which takes place in Laguna Beach every Saturday. This is near the Society of Wildflowers conference a creative restorative retreat for women taking place July 2024. The event is founded and produced by Christie Troxell of Ritzy Parties a veteran luxury and corporate event planner in Orange County.

Uber, Lyft and taxi services are also available. Please email sowempowerment.com with questions or to request specific accommodation.

 

Our Favorite Local Restaurants, Shopping,

Resources and Beach Access Points

 Local Dining Recommendations

Yummy Dogs Gourmet Hot Dogs

381 Forest Avenue

888-986-6910

(Vegan options)

Nirvana Kitchen and Pantry

303 Broadway Street

949-497-0027

Farm to table, fresh and delicious

 

Starbucks

180 N. Coast Highway 949-494-1302

600 Pac. Coast Hwy. 949-497-7829

Gelato Paradiso, Renowned Gelato Spot

(A Laguna Beach Treasure)

448 S. Coast Highway

 949-464-9255

 

Driftwood Kitchen

619 Sleepy Holow Lane

(949) 749-6367

Zinc Café and Market)

350 Ocean Avenue

949-494-6302

(Breakfast/Vegan/Meatless)

 

Ruby’s Diner

30622 S Coast Hwy

Las Brisas, Mexican Restaurant $$

361 Cliff Drive

949-497-5434

 

Oak, American, Rustic-Modern

1100 S. Coast Highway 949-940-3010

 

Urth Caffe, Breakfast, Coffeehouse & Café

308 N. Coast Highway 949-376-8888

 

Laguna Feast Mexican Cuisine

801 Glenneyre Street

949-494-0642

 

The Pantry Laguna Beach (Breakfast)

1200 S. Coast Highway

949-339-3027

 

Larsen Sushi, Burgers, Seafood, Steaks

425 S. Coast Highway

949-494-1151

Incredible oceanfront seating

 

Husky Boy Burgers (Close to hotel!)

802 N. Coast Highway

949-497-9605

 

Heidelberg Café and Bistro

1100 S. Coast Highway

949-497-459

 

Nick’s Laguna Beach Steak & Seafood

440 S. Coast Highway

949-37-8595

 

Laguna Beach Organic Farmer’s Market

Saturdays 8am-12pm  521 Forest Avenue

Produce, flowers, nuts, honey, artisan foods, free samples

Local food delivery

UberEats and InstaCart are the best options for local food delivery

 

Shopping

Fawn Memories Souvenirs

Art, Gifts, Home Decor

384 Forest Avenue

Lumberyard Shopping Plaza

949-494-2071

 

Main Beach Toys

150 Laguna Avenue

949-494-8808

 

Laguna Beach Books

1200 S. Coast Highway

949-494-4779

 

Sawdust Festival

935 Laguna Canyon Road

949-494-3030

 

Tuvalu

Luxe Coastal Home Décor and Gifts

295 Forest Avenue

949-497-3202

 

Tibet Handicrafts

384 Forest Avenue

949-715-1043

 

Art for the Soul

272 Forest Avenue

949-497-8700

 

The T-Shirt Company Laguna Beach

387 S Coast Highway

949-494-3217

 

Grocery/Pharmacy/Convenience

Vons

636 N. Coast Highway

949-494-3020

 

Pavilions

600 Pacific Coast Highway,

949-494-3020

 

 

Whole Foods Market

283 Broadway Street

949-376-7888

 

Laguna Country Mart

384 Forest Avenue

949-497-0974

 

Urgent Care/Hospital

Surfside Urgent Care of Laguna Beach

32341 Coast Highway

949-715-7278

 

Laguna Urgent Care

303 Broadway Street

949-665-6000

 

Providence Mission Hospital

31872 Coast Highway

949-499-1311

 

 

 

Gas Stations

Mobil

104 N Coast Highway 949-494-3015

 

Chevron

604 N. Coast Highway, 949-494-7140

 

Shell

590 S. Coast Highway 949-376-5349

 

 

Free Trolley

https://www.visitlagunabeach.com/plan/transportation/trolley/

 

Tide Tracker for Laguna Beach

https://www.tide-forecast.com/locations/Laguna-Beach/tides/latest

 

Beach Access Points

Laguna Beach is home to a delicate ecosystem. We are dedicated to preserving the integrity of this environment while enjoying its beauty.

Please do not remove any items from the beach.

This includes shells, driftwood, sea glass or other natural elements. If you’d like such items, you can find them in the local gift shops and at The Sawdust Festival. Please do not leave anything on the beach; remove all trash when you leave, and take it with you. Thanks for doing your part to keep Laguna Beach beautiful!