This museum is a very neat experience! It is intended for adults, but our little ones had a great…read moretime here too! The whole place is decorated with art and it is very immersive! It's a bit difficult to find parking, but after that's settled, knock 3 times on the door and upon entry, you are greeted and signed in. We were greeted by Sabrina and Alyssa. They were friendly and welcoming and made sure that all of our questions were answered. The whole experience is neat because in such a small area, there are so many things to see, smell, and read! They have their own section of a gift shop as well. I can't wait until they expand their location and I'm so glad they our family had the opportunity to experience the Museum of Make Believe.

Our visit to the Museum of Make Believe was simply magical. The museum is tucked away in a small,…read morequaint location in Laguna Beach. We almost missed it--but once we stepped inside and entered this little land of make believe, we were swept into a truly enchanting world. Every part of the exhibit felt thoughtfully created. The artwork, the attention to detail, and the treasure hunt made the whole experience fun, touching, and wonderfully nostalgic. I wasn't sure what to expect when I saw the photos online, but I'm so glad I had the chance to visit. It had been on my bucket list, and it turned out to be the perfect outing for a cloudy, rainy Friday. We arrived right at opening, and it was lovely to explore without crowds. Amy and Geoff made us feel especially welcome. They didn't simply let us wander through; they talked with us, shared information, answered questions, and made the experience feel personal. I found the journal I was hoping to take home, and my niece left with an autographed copy of the book. We're both so happy we made time for this special adventure. It was well worth the drive and money. Thank you, Amy and Geoff, for creating such a memorable and magical place and making our visit exceptional.

My first time to this museum in Laguna Beach. It spans three floors. We were able to see the de…read morela Torre Brothers exhibit. I've seen Lenticular art before at The Cheech. This was a whole gallery just on this type of art. There is a gift shop onsite. It's close to the beach and downtown area.

LAM is a small seaside art museum in Laguna beach. This three story art bldg host numerous artist…read morethrough the year showcasing their art work and some provide lecture series. Admission ticket was very affordable. Plenty of parking lots in the area. I spent 30-40 minutes to explore every art exhibit in their gallery. Staff were nice. Atmosphere was relaxing. Overall, it's a nice little museum. I recommend you visit.

Beautiful artwork with the artists themselves present to talk about their work, tranquil atmosphere…read moreand peaceful pace. Price go enter less than a burger and fries.

As much as I enjoy viewing art I harbor some strong feelings about paying to do so. My issues…read morearen't centered around museum entrance fees or even around art and craft shows but the latter is where my biases stat to arise. There's a million art/craft shows that are free of entrance fees so when I pay to enter I want to feel that there's a good reason to do so. And generally, that reason should be the art. I never mind paying to enter the nearby Festival of the Arts. The art is excellent as is the setting and the music. The Laguna Art-A-Fair charges an admission fee of about $10 and neither the setting nor the art struck me as worth the price of admission. There are musical acts to catch here, but I visited on a weekday and there were none. Some of the artists who have been selected to show at the Festival of the Arts have also chosen to show their work here. The former is a highly competitive bar to scale. The bar for showing at the latter is far lower and sadly, I thought less of the artists who chose to show here when their works had been selected for inclusion at the Festival of the Arts. The Art-A-Fair isn't a bad experience but rather, more of a blah experience. I enjoyed walking around and looking at the work but feel there's places to either see better art or pay less (or nothing) to see the equivalent of what's here.

The April art walk has some phenomenal art with the Museum having several exhibits featuring Andy…read moreMoses, new acquisitions and permanent collection which have not been shown in the last 5 years. The large concave paintings of Andy are panoramic. The circular ones are equally exciting as well. LCAD featured works by OC high school students. Other galleries offered fresh artworks.

The Laguna Beach Art Walk is pretty much the best free fun you can have in SoCal. Sure, it goes…read moreyear-round, but it really shines in the summer. Look, 29 days out of the month your wallet may cringe at the mere thought of a night out in Laguna Beach, but on the first Thursday night of the month, your wallet will jump with glee at the thought of only being used for your ID and to take a few bucks out of for tips. Free art, free music, free entertainment, free drinks... and even free transportation. These galleries really know how to do it up for artwalk, they don't just set out a bottle of Beringer like some art walks, nope you may get a Newcastle at one gallery, a martini at the next, and a glass of wine at the next. They definitely mix it up. There's always interesting artwork in the galleries, and the gallery owners are generally super fun to talk to and don't hound you to buy, buy, buy. I really love how everyone in attendance is in a great mood and just out to have a good time - it's such a great vibe.

On our way back from lunch in Laguna Beach we stuffed into this wonderful little gallery that was a…read moreBeach Bungalow back in the day, so you can imagine it was quite spacious. The problem is it had no ventilation whatsoever it was a steamy experience... I would've stayed longer if it wasn't so warm inside but the art is amazing worth a trip to come back when it's not quite so balmy outside... I just love Martin Beauprie's paintings... If you have a chance to go he does this amazing Japanese black white and gray with a very slender woman wearing red they're quite unique and special the light hits them just right and you can see the crystals Come to life like diamonds... His pieces just Mesmerized me to no end... really quite beautiful and unique.

Hah-I'm not sure if it's wrong to post about the people who represent my art, however technically…read moreI'm an internal customer. I think it's important for buyers to know that Lu and Greg have some of the highest integrity of anyone I've ever worked with. They genuinely care about everyone who walks in the door regardless of whether there is an intention to buy art. Lu is always interested in the aspirations and the lives of the people who enter the gallery, and she has quite the history herself with more than 30 years as a gallery owner. Greg has an easy going personality and a way of balancing the interests of art collectors, artists and the gallery to make sure that everyone is considered. Having been in the professional art world awhile, I've experienced some shady situations in the past and heard plenty of terrible stories from other artists and collectors about their experiences with galleries. It is important to know when investing in art that a gallery can be trusted. I buy and collect art myself. I would be horrified if I purchased a piece of art and learned that the artist wasn't paid. Lu Martin Galleries has represented my art full time since 2014. They have always paid me for on-time or early.They treat their artists like family (the healthy kind/Not dysfunctional--HAH) So if you have read this far... hope you go meet them. They are across the street is my favorite beach Heisler Park-got there too--and so many other great galleries on the same block too and cute restaurants). Anyone can complain about the older set up there as I've seen in a previous review...However in my near decade of exhibiting in Laguna, I've seen shiny white walled galleries open and close. Lu Martin Galleries has longevity because of who they are in their values. Walls and carpet can be changed---hearts of gold...that is innate...and it can't be faked or made up. These people are legit goodness.

The Sculpture in Civic Center Park Exhibition is a free attraction by the Newport Beach City Hall,…read moreCommunity Center, and Library. There is a shaded parking structure for the area with comfortable parking. It was a hot day, and I was lucky I had some sunblock with me to apply before this spontaneous outdoorsy exploration. These exhibits listed on their brouchure: Interplay Reaching Man Glee Duality Growing Wings Heavy Landing Gecko Millefoilum Trillium Bus Stop Bench Natural Wonders Cosmos: Starry, Starry Night Wind Tree Spiral Dance Coming Through Open Heart Intended Destination Voyage of a Giant The Wave Joy Ride - Removed from brochure Art in Old English We actually came here to see Bunnyhenge... which I don't see listed on the brochure, but more to that in a separate review. Overall a nice free attraction to enjoy an outdoor walk and some art. A very nice spontaneous adventure. Kudos to my boyfriend for finding such a cute spot.

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.

August 21, 2025 | Laguna Beach | Festival of Arts was a creative, art-filled & musical experience!…read more Art | Wide variety of art in all forms! Beauty, as well as beautiful art is in the eye of the beholder! I was drawn to whatever artwork caught my eye, as well as a caught my attention & made me pause for quite a while! There were beautiful photographs, sculptures, paintings & so much more! Creative Minds | It was great speaking to some of the artists, who were more than happy to talk about their artwork and experience as an artist! In fact, I was drawn to one woman's artwork so much that I purchased a piece from her collection! The confidence in the eyes of the portrait was amazing! And the direct eye contact was everything...I had to have it!! She captured the unique moment while on a safari! Exciting! Her travel photography was beautiful! I absolutely loved it! Concert | Thursday 5:30-7PM Raffia Thomas was an amazing performer with quite the sultry voice & the band was incredible as well! Tickets were $50 each, in addition to the entrance fee! My friend and I ended up walking right by Raffia, complimented her, and she invited us to her upcoming performance at a winery! Atmosphere | Busy, welcoming, plenty of booths, plenty of people & quite the social environment; enjoyable! Parking | $25 near the entrance! There were a variety of other parking options as well! Overall | What a fun experience! I love being surrounded by creative people, beautiful art, or art that catches my eye and especially, the musical performance! I had a great time & met up again with my friend before leaving! On my way out of the festival, I simply handed the slip/receipt of my purchase to the attendent waiting at the entrance & I was free to go with my purchase! Yay!!

I'm sure a lot of people attend this event every year and enjoy it however I'm officially one and…read moredone. I love the concept but did not enjoy the delivery. One curator delivering the dialogue while the audience enjoys the visual, attempting to "catch" one of the actors moving !! I enjoy the theatre but this one ... eh ... it was ok.

I had a positive experience here. Sue was nice, talkative and engaging. Had some nice pieces I was…read moreinterested in. How disrespectful the customer referenced her as some old lady.

if i can i would give this place a -1/5 stars. The old lady owning the store was very rude and is…read morevery snobby. No customer service what so ever. Don't come here there's better art galleries near by.

Thirty-two years after my last visit, 2026 finally brought me back to the Pageant of the…read moreMasters--this time, to share its pure magic with my sister. As a talented oil painter, I knew this would be the ultimate gift for her, so I secured front-row magic with third-row seats all the way back in January. We stayed in Laguna Beach in early August, eager to celebrate the Pageant's historic 91st anniversary and create a memory built to last a lifetime. The experience caught us by surprise before the show even started. The new pop-up restaurants transformed the venue into a premier dining destination. We relaxed under shaded table umbrellas, enjoying attentive service and incredible dishes like the Spaghetti Pie and Slow-Cooked Braised Beef. The entire venue felt effortless and alive; as we wandered through the beautifully curated open-air galleries, we even had the chance to meet some of the featured artists. When the curtains rose, the performance was utterly spellbinding. The theme was a masterclass in collaboration, breathing vibrant life into history's greatest masterpieces. The crown jewel of the night was the Pageant's iconic finale: the live recreation of Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper. Every minute detail was so breathtakingly precise that I couldn't look away for even a second. After a full year of anticipation, the show brought us pure, unadulterated joy--leaving my sister and me with a beautiful, shared bond that we will cherish for the rest of our lives.

I love the Pageant! It is the premiere art show and the production is one of a kind! There is…read morenothing like it. Everyone should experience it at least once if not more. I had not been since Covid and it was a lovely show. The theatre is comfortable as are the grounds. One disappointment this year is something changed with the liquor license and adult beverages were not easily available to walk around or bring in the theater. They can only be purchased in one area in the back corner of the venue. If going to the theater they have to remain unopened until inside. A bit of a hassle.