My Tiny Laguna Kitchen

Great hike and experience and the top is a beautiful view of Laguna Beach. Good hike for a dog or family with park at the top. Several directions to get there several trails. More...

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Excellent place to hike: you get water and mountains all in one. Remember to wear the right shoes, bring water, and someone who will help you remember how to get back where you parked. My friend and I intended on a three hour hike but it ended up being five hours because we are directionally challenged. More...

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Great short Trail. It's about a half of Mile and considered difficult. When you get to the "T" Trail Crossing a little higher up the hike if you go to the left and stay to the right it will take you up to a beautiful, panoramic view of the ocean. Today you can see the different variations of blue from dark blue to very light blue in the water. Although it is only a half of mile it may be a little difficult due to several steep inclines with stairs for some. They have a bench at the top of the hike that overlooks the ocean which we enjoyed sitting there for about 45 minutes. The trip down is much easier. More...

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Came here with my husband for the first time and decided to take the easy West Ridge trail. We started in a residential neighborhood off Holly Leaf and it is about 2. 5 miles one way. There are a number of inclines throughout the hike, some steeper than others. You definitely want to do this hike in the early morning or on a cooler winter/ spring day since there is no shade on this hike. The views are beautiful at the top with some nice picnic tables. There is also a nice park and restrooms at the top as well. Because the trail is a combination of inclines and declines both ways the trip back to the car is not an easy trek since it was a bit warmer and we are considered novice hikers. Be sure to take plenty of water with you. It was a great day of exercise today as we put in 5 miles !  Yay! More...

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After a long and crazy week, my friend and I decided to have a beach day at Crystal Cove to check out the caves. The walk from the parking lot all the way to the cave was a little over 4 miles. We enjoyed the views, stopping for pictures, and admiring all the different sea life that was swimming in between the rocks along the way. It was such a beautiful day, and it was surprisingly warm despite the 44-50 degree weather. I appreciated that it was kept clean (aka no trash), and the water looked very clear. The cave at the end wasn't big enough for us to explore, and the rocks seemed treacherous to make our way around so we decided to walk back. It was a great workout while taking in the stunning views. I also liked that it wasn't too crowded either. There was an option to take the shuttle at the beach entrance back to the parking lot, but the walk back (about 10 mins) wasn't too bad. There's one restaurant on the beach but it looked too pack. Perhaps going there first would be the better plan, so plan accordingly! More...

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What a great hike! Fairly convenient to coastal Orange County, you can make this hike essentially as long or as short as you'd like. I've done it as few as 3 miles to upwards of 8.There is parking at Alta Laguna Par or along the neighboring residential streets. It does get CROWDED on weekends!! If you are looking for a tranquil hike... this might not be in. You will see other people on the trail. A lot of other people.One of the most popular trails (in my opinion) is Car Wreck -- everyone likes to see the old abandoned car. Now (winter 2022) is definitely a good time to go -- everything down in the canyon is VERY green due to the recent rain!2022: 7/100 More...

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This Is one of my favorite places hands down . TOTW laguna is a local spot where I go to hike down various trails, or where others go mountain biking, hiking, enjoying the picturesque views of laguna beach and the California Coastline and even the beauty of Catalina on a sunny day. What I love is Alta Laguna Park that offers bathrooms, picnic tables and greenery to gather with friends and reconnect. During July 4th it's the best spot to see Fireworks displays all 360 degrees around you from Laguna Beach, Dana Point, Newport Beach, Mission Viejo, Laguna Niguel , and even Ladera Ranch. It's a place to definitely stop by and take in the beautiful scenery. Even if just to take a selfie for the gram. More...

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A nice trail to walk, look out over the ocean and get some fresh air.  It's a great place to walk your dog, with well defined trails and nice flowering succulents along the sides of the path.  The trail offers a few areas where you can cross the train tracks and enjoy the beach.  Be careful and aware while walking because at times bicycles can move up on you rapidly attempting to pass.I like to park at the North Beach parking lot, although it can feel a bit sketchy at times.  From there, you can head south, enjoy a nice walk to the pier, restaurant and shopping area.  The eateries offer some outside dining, where you can enjoy a meal near the fresh ocean air.It's definitely a nice relaxing way to spend an afternoon.  You can get a little exercise, take some photos and enjoy a view of the coastline. More...

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If we want to get lazy and don't want to hike, we would park at Alta Laguna Park. But I read some review not that many parking and decide park on along Laguna Canyon Road  / Canyon Acres Dr. I could have park closer to trailhead but misread the sign. I thought I need permit to park there.  But anyway it was good walk to trailhead and enjoyed the houses along the road.   This hike is moderate and inclined all the way up but not crazy steep that would freak us out. Heavy traffic for bikers, is going pretty fast downhills. Many hiker with dogs and no poops along the trails. Thanks hikers for responsible clean after their dog and keep the trail clean. A little over 4 mile RT from where I park, in and out hikeLowest elevation 15 ftHighest elevation 965 ftThere 2 arcs along the trail, one look like eyeBathroom @ end of trail "Alta Laguna Park" Water fountain by bathroomOceanview of Laguna Beach More...

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You can drive right up to the Top of the World!  Lots of parking available at Alta Laguna Park when I went on a Friday morning in February. The restroom there was also clean. There are lots of trails to explore with levels labeled easy to difficult. I tried the Car Wreck trail (difficult) this time & it was quite steep & rocky, but even a mountain biker was able to make his way down. Some of the other hills on the easy trails might be a little steep for someone not used to hiking or just looking for a casual stroll.Really nice views of the ocean on a clear day. I will be back for more soon :) More...

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Quiet, short .5 miles steep trail (it's straight up a mountain). The views of Laguna and the ocean are phenomenal. Other good things include free street parking and the bench at the top so you can take a break and enjoy the views.

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Beautiful hiking, running and biking trails.You can make what you want out of the rather large area of terrain.

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Lots of different trails here that branch off to unique views. If you take a side trail you'll often find that you can have it all to yourself. The main trail has many bikers so you'll want to keep dogs to one side when possible. Easy hike that ultimately takes you to Alta Laguna park and a view of the ocean. Note that not all trails here are dog friendly. More...

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Beautiful  stunning location! Perfect for a surprise sunset proposal  so nice breathtaking view , clean, weather was great , highly recommend Congratulations Anaya &amp; Joseph<a href="/redir?url=http%3A%2F%2FYc.marketing&amp;s=7c1d2958b5043bc713d9486f462c607dd5c8f1ef62ff39f0b6addda497a23bee" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Yc.marketing</a>Eunice More...

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Walked this trail and LOVE it! I think the entire span is a little over 5miles along the beach. It's flat and an easy walk. There are restaurants and cafes, little straw shady areas, picnic benches and of course the beach. Perfect for a nice stroll, chill day, or quick meal. More...

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Guide in the nature center was super knowledgeable. A nice variety of short, longer loops with a beautiful view

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My 1400th review goes to the SCBT which is magnificent! There's nothing more beautiful than walking this trail with the Pacific Ocean to look at and listen to. Great people watching and dog petting too!!  It is great to be here any time of the year!  I would say it's fairly challenging for runners and bicyclists just trying to dodge people enjoying their walk or run. You can get down to the ocean or up one of the many staircases leading into the SC village. More...

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Quite the distance; gave up after 3 miles it just never seems to end well past the SC pier; Was running parallel to the tracks. Just too many people walking, running, biking all in one place. Parking is small and limited near the beginning at North Beach, and non-existent at the S.C. pier. I dont get the parking deal with san clemente and oceanside; easily the worst parking nightmares anywhere in SoCal. Anyways, its mostly dirt, scenic areas along the trail too. Something to do cause not much else except swim or eat. More...

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How can I rate a beach badly?  I LOVE the ocean so much.This isn't for me.  And I'm rating it this way because maybe it isn't for you either.  You have to pay to park, take a shuttle, do a walk down and then... there is a beach that is frankly just full of families and kids and people that are way more invested in a beach day than I am.  I just want a romantic stroll, dipping our feet in the water...  take some pictures of the scenery.  This is NOT for people like me.  These folks come with furniture, with coolers, with many children....  they make a day of it.  I should have researched this more.  It's definitely not the beach I'm looking for.  And if you have any ideas about eating at the Beachcomber Restaurant, you can get that out of your head right now.  We showed up around 9:30 AM and were told it would be about 3 hours for a table and so no...  breakfast wouldn't be an option.   But after looking at the crowd on the patio of the restaurant ..  a lot of no shoes, a lot of no shirts, so many kids...  we didn't want to eat there anyway.So we quickly paid for the shuttle back.  And then paid for parking.  I think if you're the kind of hardy beachgoer with a couple of kiddos and a bunch of beach furniture...  this is for you.   But I couldn't get out of here quick enough. More...

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Great hiking and beautiful views just be careful if you go when it's hot.  There's no shade.

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This was a great early morning workout.  The view was beautiful and it was so peaceful.  My husband and I sat at the top and enjoyed a small picnic.

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I randomly found this place around the time I found out I was pregnant in 2018. This is my go-to place whenever I need to clear my mind. It's a very long trail, I never timed how long it takes but it is long!! I don't think there's any water fountains or restrooms. I usually pop a squat behind a bush when there's no one around Lol! More...

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When I think of PCH, I think of this view. Iconic. So happy people have been still taking care of it and the trails. My last visit before this one was an attempt to make it to Jump Rock but LOL unfortunately high tide came in right when we got to jump rock against the sea wall and wow what an experience but I will always go here snorkel when I'm in OC and have some free time. Love this place more than anything. More...

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It's absolutely beautiful, I love the small city and all the little gift shops. There are food shops all around if you don't have time to pack food. They have community restrooms and showers (for a quick rinse-off) which is very helpful when you've gone swimming. The beach was clean, I didn't see trash thrown around. The water was a bit dark, there was so much seaweed but not too bad where I couldn't swim. Much nicer than dirty Santa Monica beach. Highly recommend to check it out! More...

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This runs for a few miles. It's a dirt pass for bikers, trail runners and good old fashion walking. You can hear the waves, but for much of the trail there's large rocks with only small breaks where you can see people playing in the water and surfing out in the distance. But you never can beat that lovely sound of the waves rolling in. It's a whole different venue than some of the other beaches that have paved paths. Stay on the path long enough you'll run into the pier. Overall any beach experience to me is quite the exuberant experience and lovely. Bring your dogs on a leash and enjoy the view; but mostly just enjoy the sound of the breeze &amp; the waves. More...

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This is a very challenging trail and the view from the top of the world is a beautiful look at Laguna beach.

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Sand crabs, accessible parking and solid walk to the beach. It does get a little crowded, but you can still find a spot! Great day with family!

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Visited on 7/25/21. Couldn't sleep all night so what better way than to catch the sunrise at Top of the World?? :PThe address listed on Yelp is accurate and is the closest place to park for Top of the World. Barely any cars when I got there at 5:30AM (sunrise is at 6). Sadly the sun never came out for the entire 3 hours I was there so there was no sunrise :( Booo.Surprisingly the trails were not crowded at all on a gloomy summer Sunday morning! No one was masked (neither was I)--but everyone was very respectful and friendly.Stick with Wood Canyon trail and Coyote Run if you want maximum shade coverage. West Ridge can be gnarly in the sun.Lynx (labeled as one of the difficult trails) was fun and had me scampering from rock to rock like a mountain goat, but it was only at the end of the trail that I saw a sign that said it was only for downhill bikers as of June 2021. Whoops, my bad...Views on views on views... You'll definitely catch me here again in the near future to explore the other trails this area has to offer!Thanks for reading! ^-^ More...

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Great short hike! I'll need to bring a pen next time to sign the guest book. Incredible view at the flag :)

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Booked in open table and dressed up but have sandals that don't have a back... they wouldn't seat us. No where on open table does it mention footwear requirements. .. 10 year anniversary dinner ruined because their expectations were not clearly communicated. We will never book again, nor would we recommend to anyone. More...

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Awesome beach!  Clean, good waves, great tide pools.  Lifeguards on duty.  Also, if you would like a fantastic lunch, try the Beachcomber Express take-out stand on the beach.  Michael will take care of you.  He has a great variety of food, drinks, beach rentals and even a full-on "grill your own dinner" using propane grills.  Food is excellent and service is friendly and quick.  I would highly recommend getting your food for the day from the Beachcomber Express!  A+++ More...

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Was a great location except for the price of parking and also the long walk.  Has bathroom that is clean but beautiful place to hang out hard to get to if you have little ones or a stroller.  You definitely get a good workout in walking back-and-forth More...

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Great view and trials I need to bring my bike next time.  I love the options and vibe.  Great place for the whole family.

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My favorite seashore reserve on the Newport Coast, I guess it's been 21-years since I was first acquainted. I love the steep cliffs above the beach, the steps or ramps used to approach the different sections, and the geological history on display in other areas. Whether you just want to walk on the edge of the surf, sunbathe, picnic, or fish there's something here for everyone. The trails atop the ridge also make for fun in the fresh ocean air. Favorite things to do? When the tide is out the tidal pools are teeming with life, just be careful not to harm the creatures or slip and fall. At the extreme southern end the tide leaves behind mussels and sometimes octopi can be seen waiting for the tide to return. Don't touch them please! We've also seen pods of Dolphins feeding and watching them jump in the surf is a treat! On any given day plan on bringing a cooler, umbrella, blanket and towels for a great time. A small harbachi can elevate the experience with grilled food. No alcohol or glass containers allowed, however. As with all natural reserve areas, don't take home shells, stones, or anything else that you see and be mindful of the natural beauty. While a lot of people park across the street at the shopping center it's not worth getting a ticket or hauling things the distance across the PCH. To park here you'll need to download an app and pay for the day. The Rangers patrol the beach often and will sometimes take the time to chat and point out the migrating birds or other phenomena. Keep it clean and have fun, the Crystal Cove Shoreline is a treasure that always looks different each time I visit. More...

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This a gorgeous state park with beautiful views and trails winding along the beach.  We enjoyed a leisurely walk and loved hearing the sounds of the ocean.  There were signs for checking out tide pools and I'd love to come back for that during low tide.  Parking is plentiful and cost $10.  Trails are dog friendly, but dogs are not allowed down on the beach. More...

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One of my favorite trails in all of OC! Love it. Very challenging and tough but the view at the end makes it all worth it.

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Large crescent-shaped seashore, there are plenty of local "hidden" beaches that are more secluded and empty but this one is nice early in the morning with lots of hikes and soothing blue water. We like the "Lower Moro" parking lot the best, there is a cool tunnel that goes under PCH and its a short walk to the beach.Note the tunnel does get a pool of water built up after rain, about ankle deep so easy to walk through if you take your shoes off.Interesting history, Crystal Cove was used as a film location in the 1920s and some of the thatched huts and palm trees that were left behind became some of the first rentals and the seeds which became a makeshift beach shantytown. "Crystal Cove Cottages" have now become a destination in itself.A Japanese farming group made these bluffs home in 1935 established a school and a religious center. Tragically, these farmers were dispatched to Japanese internment camps and never returned, "Cottage #34" is the former schoolhouse and it has interesting asian-american history displayed inside. More...

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