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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

Laguna Beach, California

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

Newport Beach, California

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

San Juan Capistrano, California

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.

Newport Beach, California

The Frozen Banana Stands of Balboa Island

Try the frozen treat that inspired Arrested Development's famous banana stand.
7 miles from Laguna Beach
The Endless Summer mosaic

Dana Point, California

Waterman's Plaza

Statues pay tribute to the icons of "Killer Dana," one of California's most famous surfing towns.
7 miles from Laguna Beach
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