Laguna Beach is an iconic Orange County coastal town shaped as much by art as by the ocean. In the early 1900s, painters were drawn to its rugged coves, dramatic light, and wild coastal scenery—an artist wave often traced to Norman St. Clair’s arrival in 1903 and the growing “art colony” that followed. (Laguna Beach Historical Society) That creative energy helped define Laguna’s identity, from the founding of the Laguna Beach Art Association in 1918 to the city’s incorporation in 1927 as locals worked to protect the town’s character. (Laguna Plein Air Painters Association) The tradition lives on through legendary summer events like the Festival of Arts (first held in 1932) and the Pageant of the Masters (first presented in 1933). (Festival of Arts Pageant of the Masters)
People love living in Laguna Beach because it feels like a seaside village wrapped around world-class coastline—hidden beaches and tidepools, bluff-top parks, walkable streets, and a true gallery-and-café culture that never feels manufactured. It’s special for the same reason it captivated artists a century ago: the scenery is constantly changing, the ocean is always close, and the community carries a rare mix of coastal beauty, creativity, and small-town soul.
23,477 people live in Laguna Beach, where the median age is 52.8 and the average individual income is $114,706. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Laguna Beach, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
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Laguna Beach has 11,141 households, with an average household size of 2.1. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Laguna Beach do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 23,477 people call Laguna Beach home. The population density is 1,064.47 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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