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About Laguna Beach, California<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Laguna Beach is a historic artist-rooted coastal city in Orange County midway between Los Angeles and San Diego.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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A Protected California Original<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Over millennia, time has crafted Laguna\u2019s renowned beaches, coves and canyons into one of California\u2019s most magnetic coastlines. One visit and you with see the small, passionate community that has worked to keep thriving for future generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Born by artists nearly a century ago, Laguna still hums with creativity. With more than 100 galleries and studios, seven miles of protected coastline, hiking and mountain-biking trails through miles of preserved coastal wilderness, and more beachfront lodging than anywhere else in California. It\u2019s easy to see why people from around the globe visit our unique destination.
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How Visitors Support the Arts and the City by Staying Overnight<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Visitors who stay overnight in Laguna Beach play an important role to the arts in Laguna Beach. Through the Laguna Beach Tourism Marketing District (TMD), visitors pay a 2% fee that is added to their hotel stay or vacation rental.<\/p>\n\n\n\n