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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Laguna Beach

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Laguna Beach, California

Updated May 31, 2024

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Victoria Beach’s Pirate Tower

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Victoria Beach's Pirate Tower

This strange seaside tower got its name from a wealthy eccentric who would hide coins among its stones.

Laguna Beach, California

'The Greeter'

This wooden statue commemorates a man who spent nearly 40 years waving hello to the people of Laguna Beach.
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Newport Beach, California

Bunnyhenge

Fourteen curious and controversial white bunnies sit in a circle near Newport Beach City Hall.
6 miles from Laguna Beach

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Fashion Island Wind Chimes

These were the largest wind chimes in the world when artist Tom Van Sant created them for a California mall in 1967.
7 miles from Laguna Beach

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Mission San Juan Capistrano

Oldest building in California still in use.
7 miles from Laguna Beach
Dad’s, which claims to be the original big banana.

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The Frozen Banana Stands of Balboa Island

Try the frozen treat that inspired Arrested Development's famous banana stand.
7 miles from Laguna Beach
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The Original Taco Bell Building

Someone really, really wanted to save this fast-food icon from demolition.
8 miles from Laguna Beach
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