First of all, I think Laguna Beach, CA is one of my favorite places I’ve visited (and I’ve been to quite a few places). Meagan and I were trying to conjure up ways we could stay there forever. Car camping, anyone?? From the unbelievable scenery to the relaxed atmosphere, Laguna has something for everyone. Now let’s take a cruise down the PCH memory lane and recap the must sees of Laguna!
In no particular order
1. Heisler Park
A paved sidewalk-trail that runs parallel between the coast and the PCH, Heisler Park boasts some beautiful views of Main Beach. There’s also stairwell access to the beach! 
2. Banzai Bowls
Okay so Banzai Bowls aren’t strictly a Laguna thing, BUT Meagan and I had been waiting for years to get our hands on an açaí bowl so we booked it from Main Beach to Banzai Bowls. What was supposed to be a mile or so walk turned into almost a three mile hike (don’t ask me how, it should’ve been a straight shot down the PCH) but we hit a few shops along the way!
3. Urth Cafe
While we’re talking about food, Urth Cafe is high high high on my list. Like Banzai Bowls, there are Urths in other CA cities. It’s really popular with YouTubers like Hannah Meloche and Ellie Thumann and now I know why: it’s absolutely delicious!!! I think most of the food is organic or sustainably sourced or something like that so it’s on the pricier end, but so worth it! Meagan and I both ordered stuffed French toast (post-SoulCycle: we earned it 😂)
4. Gelato Paradiso
Okay this is turning into a food post but I couldn’t not put this in here. Seriously the BEST GELATO IVE EVER HAD. I ordered four flavors to try a variety and ooooo baby. So rich and creamy, my mind is still blown! 
5. Laguna Alta
Laguna Alta (top of the world) is a little network of trails that’s popular with mountain bikers. It overlooks the mountains and hillsides of Laguna and really makes you feel like you’re on top of the world or at least on top of Laguna! We drove by the local high school too, and it’s so weird to think that there’s kids like me that live there everyday???
6. Crystal Cove and Shake Shack
Halfway between Laguna and Newport Beach lies Crystal Cove State Park and the Shake Shack. We took a walk down the beach to the Shake Shack where I had one of the best chocolate malts of my life. And an extra long hotdog? It was like a foot and a half long? But yeah the scenery was so pretty along the park
7. Le Macaron
Okay now this is the last food post. Let me just say I love love love French macarons!!! They are my favorite dessert next to creme brûlée and red velvet cheesecake!!! There’s a shop along the PCH across from Main Beach that’s totally dedicated to French Macarons. It was a sign. I HAD to have some. They were deeeelish! (No I didn’t eat all of these, half of them were Meagan’s!-unfortunately)
Highly highly recommend Laguna Beach for your next vacay!!!
Later later
MACK
The Mackadamia Nut 