EVENTS

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HERITAGE MONTH 2026

The City of Laguna Beach alongside the Heritage Committee has designated the month of May as ‘Heritage Month’. These events are organized by the members of the Laguna Beach Heritage Committee. The Committee is an appointed body that advises council and design review authorities about matters pertaining to historic preservation in the city, including requests to place structures on the Historic Register and recommendations of properties for Mills Act contracts.

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Black and white photo of a building with Spanish-style architecture, including a tiled roof, balconies, and an arched entrance. There are utility poles, streetlights, a parked truck, and a hillside in the background.
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Heritage Month Kick-off at Lumberyard

Thursday, May 7
6:00 - 7:30 PM

Please join us for the opening night kick-off celebration for Laguna Beach Heritage Month! The event will be held on Thursday, May 7, at the beautiful Lumberyard Restaurant. The evening will begin at 6:00pm and will feature an overview of the Laguna Lumber Company’s original historic space, designed by architect, Jean Louis Egasse.

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Architectural Trolley Tour, “Manfred DeAhna”

Saturday, May 9
9:00 AM & 11:00 AM

The Laguna Beach Architectural Trolley Tour is a popular annual event sponsored by the city’s Heritage Committee. Each year Committee members select several historic buildings in our city that capture the spirit of Laguna. Guests are able to visit these sites from the comfort of one of the city’s trolleys, a truly unique way to enjoy a guided tour.

The theme of this year’s tour celebrates the work of local architect, Manfred DeAhna, who was prolific in the 1930’s and 1940’s.

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Public Tours of the Hortense Miller Garden

Most Saturdays and Thursdays
9:45 AM - 12:00 PM

Experience the captivating Hortense Miller Garden Tour, and fall in love with Hortense Miller, her home, and garden! You can learn more about the docent led tours on the Hortense Miller Garden website.

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Laguna Charm House Tour by Village Laguna

Sunday, May 17
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

The annual Laguna Charm House Tour is provided by Village Laguna. Join others in an afternoon touring historic cottages, bungalows, and artist studios. You can learn more and purchase tickets on their website below.

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Laguna Beach Historical Society’s Ice Cream Social

Saturday, May 30
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Join the Laguna Beach Historical Society at the Murphy Smith Bungalow (278 Ocean Avenue) for sweet treats and Laguna history! You can view the invitation below.

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2026 Trolley Tour Route:

  • A black and white photo of a small, single-story building with a porch, awnings above the windows and door. There are trees in the background and a person standing outside on the sidewalk.

    Kilner Building

    290 Forest Avenue
    1940

    Photo / South Coast News

  • Black and white sketch of a two-story house with a balcony and stairway leading to the entrance

    Andrews Building

    228-246 North Coast Highway
    1934

    Photo / South Coast News

  • A commercial building with multiple storefronts along a street, with palm trees and utility poles in the background, and the sky partially cloudy in the evening

    Brown Building

    664 North Coast Highway
    1947

    Photo / Hunter Fuentes

  • A large red house with white accents, featuring two stories, a shaded porch, and outdoor seating on multiple levels. Decorated with patriotic banners, with a flagpole flying the American flag in front.

    Canepa Residence

    1141 Marine Drive
    1948

    Photo / Hunter Fuentes

  • A two-story house with a beige exterior, pointed roof, and a brick chimney, surrounded by a white picket fence with a red sign reading 'BEWARE of DOG'; trees with some leaves and some bare branches are in the yard.

    Schmidt Residence

    141 Wave Street
    1935

    Photo / Hunter Fuentes

  • A vintage black and white photo of a multi-story residential building with a road in the foreground, trees on the left, and a partly cloudy sky.

    Laguna Shores Hotel

    419 North Coast Highway
    1938

    Photo / Vintage Post Card

  • Two vintage cars parked on a residential street in front of a building named 'The Victor Hugo'. The scene includes trees, bushes, and a palm tree, with a view of the ocean in the background.

    Victor Hugo Inn

    316 Cliff Drive
    1939

    Photo / O.C. History Roundup

  • Beach scene with colorful umbrellas, lounge chairs, and people relaxing on the sand. Modern multi-story building on a green hillside overlooking the beach, with a clear blue sky.

    Vista Apartments

    535 South Coast Highway
    1938

    Photo / Architectural Digest

  • Street corner with a white building housing a shop named "TOUGH SILICON". A tall palm tree and other trees are nearby. Pedestrians are crossing the street, and a traffic light and street signs are visible. The scene is in black and white.

    Newman Building

    1099 South Coast Highway
    1945

    Photo / Hunter Fuentes

  • Strip mall with a seafood restaurant named Wahoo Fish Tacos, trees lining the sidewalk, and a cloudy sky.

    DeAhna Architects

    1133 South Coast Highway
    1937

    Photo / Hunter Fuentes

  • Mid-century motor motel hotel building with a parking lot and ocean in the background, under a clear blue sky.

    Seacliff Motor Inn

    1661 South Coast Highway
    1941

    Photo / Vintage Post Card

  • Sign with the word 'JESTER' and sections labeled for different storage purposes, including Packing, Crafting, Shipping, Storage, Transfer, and Furniture, in an outdoor setting with trees in the background.

    Jester Building

    560 Broadway Street
    1937

    Photo / South Coast News, April 27, 1937

  • A residential scene with a house under construction, surrounded by landscaping, trees, and a walkway.

    Laguna Terrace Motel

    2200 South Coast Highway
    1939

    Photo / Hunter Fuentes

  • A single-story house with white exterior walls and a red-tiled roof, surrounded by a green front yard with bushes and flowers, with a concrete sidewalk in front.

    Johnson Residence

    495 El Camino del Mar
    1937

    Photo / Google Street View, May 2014

  • Vintage Ford gas station with a rounded roof, multiple gas pumps, and a Texaco sign, in black and white.

    Earl M. Hatheway Ford

    1190 South Coast Highway
    1938

    Photo / Hunter Fuentes