{"id":18605,"date":"2024-05-23T17:15:34","date_gmt":"2024-05-24T00:15:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.visitlagunabeach.com\/?p=18605"},"modified":"2025-11-14T02:52:58","modified_gmt":"2025-11-14T10:52:58","slug":"planning-a-budget-friendly-stay-in-laguna-beach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.visitlagunabeach.com\/blog\/planning-a-budget-friendly-stay-in-laguna-beach\/","title":{"rendered":"Planning a Budget-Friendly Stay in Laguna Beach"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Affordable Places to Stay:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The best part is, there is no bad time to visit, Laguna Beach is gorgeous year-round! Laguna\u2019s peak seasons are Spring and Summer, hotel prices are typically at their highest price points. Try booking Fall and Winter, during our off-season for the lowest room rates. Fun fact, our waters are clearest during off-season and the beaches are far less crowded! The weather is relatively warm still, and the sunsets are just that much better too!<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitlagunabeach.com\/directory\/art-hotel-laguna-beach\/\">Art Hotel<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitlagunabeach.com\/directory\/woods-cove-sonder\/\">Sonder Woods Cove<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitlagunabeach.com\/directory\/la-ensenada-sonder\/\">Sonder La Ensenada<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitlagunabeach.com\/directory\/manzanita-cottages\/\">Manzanita Cottages<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitlagunabeach.com\/directory\/la-casa-del-camino\/\">La Casa Del Camino<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" data-id=\"18613\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitlagunabeach.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/0e2378ec98c63d4539265a80179df5f3c9c5a4fc9fecc0707d200877d90f899f-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18613\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" data-id=\"18614\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitlagunabeach.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/f48c00006b164b766b7c3f74dafe2dc703f6019ee12f0be81a74e723d6bc385f.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18614\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dining on a Dime:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">There is no shortage of amazing food spots in town, no matter your budget, there are a ton of great affordable options in town. Take advantage of some of Laguna\u2019s best <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitlagunabeach.com\/blog\/your-guide-to-happy-hours-in-laguna-beach\/\">Happy Hours<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitlagunabeach.com\/blog\/10-mexican-restaurants-to-try-in-laguna-beach\/\">Taco Tuesday<\/a> deals too where you can grab brews and bites for under $5!<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Breakfast: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitlagunabeach.com\/directory\/south-swell-donuts\/\">SouthSwell Donuts<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitlagunabeach.com\/directory\/heidelberg-cafe\/\">Heidelburg Caf\u00e9<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitlagunabeach.com\/directory\/orange-inn\/\">Orange Inn<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitlagunabeach.com\/directory\/rubys-auto-diner\/\">Ruby\u2019s Diner<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitlagunabeach.com\/directory\/shirleys-bagels\/\">Shirley\u2019s Bagels<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lunch: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitlagunabeach.com\/directory\/jans-health-bar\/\">Jan\u2019s Health Bar<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitlagunabeach.com\/directory\/alohana-acai-bowls\/\"> Alohana Bowls<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitlagunabeach.com\/directory\/rasta-taco\/\">Rasta Taco<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitlagunabeach.com\/directory\/slice\/\">Slice Pizza<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitlagunabeach.com\/directory\/poke-tiki\/\">Poke Tiki<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitlagunabeach.com\/directory\/lost-pier-cafe\/\">Lost Pier Caf\u00e9<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wigzlaguna.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wigz Sandwiches<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dinner: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitlagunabeach.com\/directory\/finneys-crafthouse\/\">Finney\u2019s Crafthouse<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitlagunabeach.com\/directory\/the-taco-stand\/\">The Taco Stand<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitlagunabeach.com\/directory\/laguna-beach-beer-company\/\">Laguna Beer Company<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitlagunabeach.com\/directory\/seabutter\/\">Seabutter<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitlagunabeach.com\/directory\/thai-brothers\/\">Thai Brothers<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitlagunabeach.com\/directory\/ahba\/\">Ahba<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-rounded\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitlagunabeach.com\/directory\/ahba\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1348\" data-id=\"18615\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitlagunabeach.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Snapinsta.app_336004639_763606788376457_946739746809941616_n_1080.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18615\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-rounded\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitlagunabeach.com\/directory\/orange-inn\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" data-id=\"18616\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitlagunabeach.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Snapinsta.app_339689125_988653202311277_7181120479169437733_n_1080.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18616\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-rounded\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitlagunabeach.com\/directory\/the-taco-stand\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1334\" data-id=\"18617\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitlagunabeach.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Snapinsta.app_355733420_493613962937025_3255044750056275841_n_1080-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18617\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Free Activities &amp; Adventures:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">No matter the season, there are nearly free activities every week in Laguna Beach! Be sure to follow us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/visitlaguna\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram @visitlaguna<\/a> and check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitlagunabeach.com\/events\/\">our events page<\/a> to stay up to date with local events and happenings!<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitlagunabeach.com\/things-to-do\/beaches\/tide-pools\/\">Visit our Tidepools<\/a><\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitlagunabeach.com\/things-to-do\/beaches\/crescent-bay-beach\/\">Crescent Bay Beach<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitlagunabeach.com\/things-to-do\/beaches\/divers-cove\/\">Diver\u2019s\u00a0Cove<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitlagunabeach.com\/things-to-do\/beaches\/main-beach\/\">Main Beach<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitlagunabeach.com\/things-to-do\/beaches\/rockpile-beach\/\">Rockpile Beach<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.visitlagunabeach.com\/things-to-do\/beaches\/shaws-cove\/\">Shaw\u2019s Cove<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitlagunabeach.com\/things-to-do\/beaches\/thousand-steps\/\">Thousand Steps<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitlagunabeach.com\/things-to-do\/beaches\/treasure-island\/\">Treasure Island<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitlagunabeach.com\/things-to-do\/beaches\/woods-cove\/\">Woods\u00a0Cove<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitlagunabeach.com\/blog\/first-thursdays-art-walk-whats-new-and-more\/\">First Thursday\u2019s Art Walk<\/a><\/strong> (free entry to the Laguna Art Museum and live music)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitlagunabeach.com\/things-to-do\/beaches\/\">Beach Day<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitlagunabeach.com\/things-to-do\/outdoors\/hiking\/\">Hiking <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/friendsofthelagunabeachlibrary.org\/butterflygarden.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Fairy Garden<\/strong> <strong>at The Laguna Beach Library<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitlagunabeach.com\/directory\/rivian-south-coast-theater\/\">Visit the new Rivian Theater<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitlagunabeach.com\/blog\/where-and-how-to-picnic-like-a-pro-in-laguna-beach\/\">Picnic at Heisler Park<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitlagunabeach.com\/things-to-do\/art-culture\/public-art\/\">Check out the public art (there are over 100 pieces of art throughout town)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitlagunabeach.com\/restaurants\/farmers-market\/\"><strong>Farmer\u2019s Market (every Saturday morning)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitlagunabeach.com\/blog\/sunset-serenades-in-laguna-beach\/\">Sunset Serenades (May, June, September)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-rounded\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitlagunabeach.com\/things-to-do\/art-culture\/public-art\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1583\" height=\"2048\" data-id=\"18622\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitlagunabeach.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Photo-Oct-09-2023-13-17-19-1-1583x2048.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18622\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-rounded\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitlagunabeach.com\/things-to-do\/beaches\/tide-pools\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" data-id=\"18621\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitlagunabeach.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/starfish.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18621\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-rounded\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitlagunabeach.com\/restaurants\/farmers-market\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1365\" height=\"2048\" data-id=\"18623\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitlagunabeach.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GREERINEZ-2253-1365x2048.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18623\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Transportation Tips:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Take the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitlagunabeach.com\/plan\/transportation\/trolley\/\">Laguna Beach Trolley <\/a>that runs every day through town or the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lagunabeachcity.net\/Home\/Components\/News\/News\/257\/56\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8220;Laguna Beach Local&#8221;<\/a> for on demand transit service in town. Both options are completely free and save you from the hassle of parking and driving in Laguna Beach.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-rounded\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitlagunabeach.com\/plan\/transportation\/trolley\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1365\" height=\"2048\" data-id=\"18620\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitlagunabeach.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/@supaldesai_-1365x2048.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18620\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s no secret that Laguna Beach can be a higher-end destination, but if you plan ahead and during certain seasons of the year, you can plan the ultimate getaway for a deal! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":26,"featured_media":18627,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,26,126,40,41,174,80,153,129,74,96,61,97,156,105,131,101,136,176,63,45,62,137,138,86,28,120,24],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-18605","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","category-art","category-art-hotel","category-dining","category-drinks","category-family","category-family-fun","category-farmers-market","category-first-thursdays-art-walk","category-food","category-free","category-free-things","category-fun-and-easy","category-heisler-park","category-hiking","category-hotels","category-kids-activities","category-main-beach","category-orange-inn","category-outdoor-activities","category-outdoor-adventure","category-outdoor-fun","category-rubys-diner","category-shirleys-bagles","category-things-to-do","category-travel","category-trolley","category-where-to-eat-in-laguna-beach"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.visitlagunabeach.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18605","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.visitlagunabeach.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.visitlagunabeach.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.visitlagunabeach.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/26"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.visitlagunabeach.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18605"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/www.visitlagunabeach.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18605\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":22277,"href":"https:\/\/www.visitlagunabeach.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18605\/revisions\/22277"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.visitlagunabeach.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/18627"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.visitlagunabeach.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18605"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.visitlagunabeach.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18605"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.visitlagunabeach.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18605"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}