A hidden gem (quite literally) in Laguna Beach, the Museum of Make Believe truly lives up to the…read morewhimsy and magic it seeks to bestow upon its travelers. Highly recommend to anyone seeking a trip of puzzle-mystery with a nostalgic edge. Huge shoutout to Sabrina & Sylvan for guiding us along the way and their warm hospitality.

Super cute, whimsical and magical experience at the Museum of Make Believe…read more After seeing some Instagram posts and reels about the cute space, my friend and I decided to stop by to visit for a day trip. You do choose a time slot to enter, but due to traffic we were going to be a little bit late. We called and let the staff know and it was no biggie. Parking is a bit confusing since it's near a very busy road and residential area, so just make sure you're not parking where you can get fined or towed. After some confusion, we parked in the structure (unclear if allowed or not, but subsequently nothing happened. Phew!). The museum is located at the business plaza building and immediately stands out with it's beautiful storefront and the door that looks like it's out of a fairytale. Immediately we were welcomed by Sabrina, who was not only super informative (but in an easy to understand, not overwhelming way), but super friendly and made our visit that much more amazing. She knows the lore, knew the key and critical points to swoop in to enhance the magic (like when we went to ask the wise wizard some questions), and was very accommodating overall. The people really do make the magic. During your visit, you can opt to do the scavenger hunts and answer the riddles for some prizes and it varies in difficulty from easy to hard, but everything is open to interpretation based on YOUR IMAGINATION. It's the Museum of Make Believe for a reason. The attention to detail is immaculate, from the miniatures and dioramas, the foliage on the ceiling to the ground, and even in the water closet, there's so much to see and you can easily spend a long time just taking everything in. I won't include spoilers but I love that there's not just a lot to see, but to experience through sound and even smell! Lots of thought went into this museum and I'm glad it's getting expanded as well! Can't wait to see what the future holds for such a magical place!

After walking by many times, I finally visited the Laguna Art Museum when they offered free…read moreadmission during the month of November. I knew it was a small museum, but was surprised to see that it was larger than I expected, thanks to the recent acquisitions on the bottom floor. Friendly staff and docents make you feel very welcome. Admission is $15, with free admission the first Thursday of every month from 6pm-9pm. Children 12 and under are free.

Previewed the art auction items and the selections are varied and cater to a lot of audiences. The…read moresilent auction items can be access through Bidsquare. Ed Ruscha's piece is different. Shepard Fairey's piece not just another poster.

Bonus they have two free parking lots. Note that this year, 2026, they are doing some major…read moreupgrades and renovations so some areas are closed. We look forward to visiting again.

They're open in limited capacity so it's not going to take longer than an hour to tour the grounds…read more Parking was $6.50 Not sure when construction finishes but it shouldnt take long because we spoke to someone there who said the city will want to expedite construction to open the restaurant. Beautiful still. We came the day before Mother's Day for the rose show. Looking forward to coming back when construction completes because at $5 admission that is kind of a rip for how much is there. It took us longer because I recognized someone at the rose show and my son is really into plants but for an average person I'd say 30-45 min is really how much is there right now until they finish the remodel

Okay you can be an art fan or a fan of Wyland and you will enjoy this place. Even if you have no…read moreidea who Wyland is, this is one of the greatest art galleries in Laguna. The coolest part about this gallery is Wyland does actually live here. His art will blow your mind with how beautiful it is. There is also a beautiful back patio that overlooks the ocean. Honestly such a fantastic place to visit and truly amazing employees to assist with answering any questions you may have. There is a small lot next to it or you can walk to it from downtown. It is a very short walk from downtown Laguna. If you want to see some amazing art about the ocean, visit this gallery!

This is a must anytime you go to Laguna. I stop in every time I'm in town. I took cousins from…read moreTexas there and they were blown away, probably because Wayland was there. What a special day!!!!

If you like history, especially local history, you'll really enjoy this little museum. Even if you…read moreare not a history buff you may have driven around the Laguna Niguel area or Laguna Hills area on Moulton Parkway or Nellie Gale Road and wondered who these streets were named after; you'll find out if you visit here. This museum is located in a small plaza. You can walk through it on your own or have one of the docents walk you through it and tell you the story of Lewis Moulton and his wife Nellie Gale. I opted to have a docent tour and Dave was a wealth of information. My one-on-one tour lasted about an hour; I had a lot of questions and Dave had a lot of answers. The museum is full of artifacts. The placards and video screens along the museum walls give the basic story of the Moultons if you choose not to have a docent accompany you. But it you're not in a hurry - choose to have a docent guide you! I learned so much about the history of the area from Irvine to El Toro (now known as Lake Forest) and southward to Laguna Niguel, Laguna Hills, Mission Viejo and San Juan Capistrano...and the areas surrounding them. The museum is free and has very limited hours but it's worthwhile to find the time to make the visit. They occasionally schedule events at other times which might be more convenient so check their website. Oh, and if you happen to get Dave as your docent, have him tap out some Morse code for you!

I was invited to Moulton Museum's Paint & Sip event when they were featuring Jane Barnes back in…read moreDecember 2024. Visiting MM's events this year has been a highlight within my friend group. Elisabeth, the curator and director, has taken on the marketing aspects for this museum and I feel like she's doing an amazing job. They hold exhibits for about 3 months centered around prominent people from the Nellie Gail ranch or based off Moulton. They have a lot of events that are really nice to attend! Check out their Instagram @moultonmuseum to stay up to date. They're very community oriented.

My boyfriend and I went to the Red Room Saturday night for dinner. The entrance wowed us with the…read morefloor to ceiling lights and a red carpet walk way it is truly magical...don't forget to snap a selfie of yourself. The restaurant inside is beautiful, it's done in beautiful shades of red accented with white furniture. The walls are adorned with pictures of past and present Hollywood stars. We started our dining experience with a shared Cesar salad, my boyfriend ordered the lobster ravioli as his entree and I opted for the mushroom chicken, the portions were ample and seasoned perfectly. For dessert we shared the Grand Marnier soufflé, the Soufflé is a show stopper and must order, it was beautiful and served elegantly by Domenico the owner. After dinner we sat at the bar for after dinner cocktails and enjoyed the live Jazz music. The service at this restaurant is Impeccable, the weight staff are like magical fairies, you never have to ask for anything, your glasses are automatically filled, if you leave the table, your napkin is re-folded and dinner plates are cleared promptly after you have finished dining. The Red Room is Old Hollywood Glamour, Orange County has needed a restaurant like this and it has finally arrived. Congratulations to Domenico and his staff. We will definitely return.

What an artful find in Laguna Beach with a synesthesia experience. Will never think of the color…read morered the same way and enjoyed each aspect of the rooms. The creator really tried to tap into each of your senses in this unique exhibit. 5 stars!

After we attended the Sawdust, we went for a stroll and came across this art event. Again this day,…read morewas free for LA residents with ID, and the kind lady at the entrance offered me free entrance as well, so I could join my sisters. This was an indoor event with interactive artists available in their booths. I actually enjoyed this event more than the Sawdust! I loved most of the artwork displayed here. One of our last stops was with an artist whose main focus was the beautiful and majestic hummingbirds. Being hummingbird lovers we purchased a few pieces to display on our walls. Food, beverages, restrooms, and small gift shop were available on the premises. Friendly service all around . I would definitely come back!

After visiting the Sawdust Art Festival, we strolled over to the Laguna Art A Fair that was about a…read more5-10 minute walk. We were stopped by one of the friendly artists just outside the entrance who informed us that on this particular day it was free to enter for LA County residents as well. Make sure you visit the site before visiting for possible free days. They had a band playing when we walked in and it was less crowded than the Sawdust Festival. We strolled through the area where most booths had the artists available and wiling to engage. We stopped to talk to and look at the artwork of an artist who focused on hummingbirds. My sister purchased three prints. Each sister receiving one. They were beautifully painted and adorable. We found that we liked the artwork here more than the Sawdust Festival. Glad we stopped by.

Really enjoyed looking at all the art sculptures walking an approximate of 1.5 mile loop. The trail…read moreconsisted of cement and gravel paths. The flowers around the path were also in full bloom. There is also a cool sky bridge to take in the beautiful scenery. I could see the ocean! Parking is free and trail head starts at the beginning of the parking lot. There were also two small dog parks within the loop.

Wow, this is a great park!…read more There's a bunch of fun sculptures throughout this nice park. Bunnyhenge is probably the biggest one. There's also a dog park here for small and large dogs. I like how there's an accessible elevator for the bridge to connect the two parks so you don't have to cross the street. Parking is also easy since it's at the civic center. Do yourself a favor and check out the Newport library too!

I love this gallery. A rare find in the OC. They have a great collection of Latin Contemporary Art.read more

From the owner: Following in the grand tradition of the salt trade, we believe that art, like salt, enhances and…read moretherefore deserves to cross borders - country borders, state borders, any and all kinds of lines. We specialize in museum caliber latin american contemporary art, where our roots run deep and whose talent and commitment we are passionate about sharing.

we are a very poor family and we went to Laguna Beach to have fun in the sun and we popped in here…read moreand the lady was so nice, so genuine, she even gave us some glass hearts for free. God bless!

Really beautiful work, I could spend all day looking al the variety of hearts and artwork. In such…read morea hectic moment in time, full up of Zoom calls and sanitised reality, keeping a distance and distrusting everything, these little hearts really spoke to me. All we need is love!