At a Glance
Laguna Beach Village Facts
- Location
- Laguna Beach, California
- Walk to
- Main Beach, Heisler Park, galleries and restaurants
- Home types
- Cottages, historic homes, condos and small multi-unit buildings
- School district
- Laguna Beach Unified
About Laguna Beach Village
The Village is downtown Laguna Beach: the blocks around Main Beach, Forest Avenue and Coast Highway where the town's galleries, restaurants and shops are concentrated. It is the one part of Laguna where daily life happens on foot, and homes here trade on that walkability as much as on views.
Housing Stock
Housing is a mix of original beach cottages, historic homes, small multi-unit buildings and condominiums on small, often steep lots. Many older homes are on Laguna's historic register, which can bring Mills Act tax savings along with design review for changes. Ocean views, parking and how close a home is to Main Beach drive price.
Lifestyle & Amenities
Main Beach, Heisler Park and the Laguna Art Museum are at the center of the Village, and the Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters are at the edge of downtown on Laguna Canyon Road. Restaurants, galleries and shops line Forest Avenue and Coast Highway. The tradeoff is summer crowds and tight parking. The Village is in the Laguna Beach Unified School District.
Neighborhoods & Enclaves
Near Main Beach
Homes a few blocks from the sand and downtown, the most walkable in Laguna.
Hillside Streets
Steeper streets above downtown, many with ocean views.
Historic Cottages
Original beach cottages, many on Laguna's historic register.
What Sets the Market Apart
- Walkability to Main Beach and downtown is the main draw, and it is rare on the Orange County coast.
- Historic-register homes can qualify for the Mills Act but face design review for exterior changes.
- Parking and garage space are real value factors on small downtown lots.
Questions
Laguna Beach Village FAQ
What is the Village in Laguna Beach?
The Village is downtown Laguna Beach, the walkable blocks around Main Beach, Forest Avenue and Coast Highway with the town's galleries, restaurants and shops.
Are there historic homes in the Laguna Beach Village?
Yes. Many cottages and older homes in and around downtown are on Laguna Beach's historic register, which can bring Mills Act property tax savings along with design review for exterior changes.
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