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.
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.
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!
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
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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
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Driftwood Kitchen 619 Sleepy Holow Lane (949) 749-6367 |
Zinc Café and Market) 350 Ocean Avenue 949-494-6302 (Breakfast/Vegan/Meatless)
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Ruby’s Diner 30622 S Coast Hwy |
Las Brisas, Mexican Restaurant $$ 361 Cliff Drive 949-497-5434
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Oak, American, Rustic-Modern 1100 S. Coast Highway 949-940-3010
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Urth Caffe, Breakfast, Coffeehouse & Café 308 N. Coast Highway 949-376-8888
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Laguna Feast Mexican Cuisine 801 Glenneyre Street 949-494-0642
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The Pantry Laguna Beach (Breakfast) 1200 S. Coast Highway 949-339-3027
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Larsen Sushi, Burgers, Seafood, Steaks 425 S. Coast Highway 949-494-1151 Incredible oceanfront seating
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Husky Boy Burgers (Close to hotel!) 802 N. Coast Highway 949-497-9605
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Heidelberg Café and Bistro 1100 S. Coast Highway 949-497-459
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Nick’s Laguna Beach Steak & Seafood 440 S. Coast Highway 949-37-8595
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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
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Main Beach Toys 150 Laguna Avenue 949-494-8808
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Laguna Beach Books 1200 S. Coast Highway 949-494-4779
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Sawdust Festival 935 Laguna Canyon Road 949-494-3030
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Tuvalu Luxe Coastal Home Décor and Gifts 295 Forest Avenue 949-497-3202
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Tibet Handicrafts 384 Forest Avenue 949-715-1043
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Art for the Soul 272 Forest Avenue 949-497-8700
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The T-Shirt Company Laguna Beach 387 S Coast Highway 949-494-3217
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Grocery/Pharmacy/Convenience
Vons 636 N. Coast Highway 949-494-3020
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Pavilions 600 Pacific Coast Highway, 949-494-3020
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Whole Foods Market 283 Broadway Street 949-376-7888
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Laguna Country Mart 384 Forest Avenue 949-497-0974
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Urgent Care/Hospital
Surfside Urgent Care of Laguna Beach 32341 Coast Highway 949-715-7278
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Laguna Urgent Care 303 Broadway Street 949-665-6000
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Providence Mission Hospital 31872 Coast Highway 949-499-1311
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Gas Stations
Mobil 104 N Coast Highway 949-494-3015
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Chevron 604 N. Coast Highway, 949-494-7140
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Shell 590 S. Coast Highway 949-376-5349
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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!
- Best Tidepools: Thousand Steps Beach
- Best Surfing: Thalia Street Beach
- Best Snorkel/Scuba: Diver’s Cove
- Most Secluded: Goff Cove
- Most Beautiful: Treasure Island Beach
- Best Rock Formations: Rockpile Beach
- Most Adventurous: Wood’s Cove
- Most Accessible: Picnic Beach
- Most Convenient: Aliso Beach
- Most Unique: Victoria Beach
- Best Viewpoint: Crescent Bay Beach
- Best for Sports: Main Beach
- Best Hidden Gem: Pearl Street Beach