Laguna Beach [1] is a resort and residential community on the coast in South Orange County in Southern California. It is known for its extensive artist community, seaside village atmosphere, beautiful beaches, and resort hotels.

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A free shuttle service is available in the summer, with trolleys running regularly between the pageant site and downtown.

See

• Pageant of the Masters, [2]. Held nightly during the summer, the Pageant of the Masters advertises itself as the place "where art comes to life", which is about the best description that could be given of an event that is unlike any other. For over seventy years this annual pageant has presented recreations of famous paintings, statues and other works of art on a stage with orchestral accompaniment. The catch is that real people act as models for the subjects depicted. The artwork is textured in such a way that it is often impossible to distinguish the 3-D reproduction from a 2-D image, so bring binoculars to get a closer look. Tickets sell out early every year, so plan ahead to attend this event.

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The sales tax here is 8.25%, .5% higher than all other Orange County cities.

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• America's Best Inn, 1404 N. Coast Highway, +1 949 494-6464, Fax: +1 949 494-9776, [3].
• Best Western Laguna Brisas Spa Hotel, 1600 S Coast Highway, +1 949 497-7272, Toll-free: +1 888 296-6834, Fax: +1 949 497-8306, [4].
• Best Western Laguna Reef Inn, 30806 Coast Highway, +1 949 499-2227, Toll-free: +1 800 922-9905, Fax: +1 949 499-5575, [5].
• Holiday Inn, 696 South Coast Highway, +1 949 494-1001, [6].

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