Laguna Beach, California
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bluesnote
N 33° 32.729 W 117° 46.879
11S E 427464 N 3712035
One of the most visited places in all of California.
Waymark Code: WM12RB5
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 07/06/2020
Views: 3
Can't believe I rarely come here and only live 8 miles away. Maybe its because of the heavy traffic during the weekends. Taken from Wikipedia, "Laguna Beach (/l?'gu?n?/) is a seaside resort city located in southern Orange County, California, in the United States. It is known for a mild year-round climate, scenic coves, environmental preservation, and an artist community. The population in the 2010 census was 22,723. As per population estimate in July 2019, the total population of Laguna Beach city was 22,827.
Historically settled by Paleoindians, the Tongva people, and then Mexico, the location became part of the United States following the Mexican–American War. Laguna Beach was settled in the 1870s and officially founded in 1887, and in 1927 its current government was incorporated as a city. In 1944, the city adopted a council-manager form for its government. The city has remained relatively isolated from urban encroachment by its surrounding hills, limited highway access, and a dedicated greenbelt. The Laguna Beach coastline is protected by 5.88 miles (9.46 km) of state marine reserve and an additional 1.21 miles (1.95 km) of state conservation area.
Tourism is the primary industry with an estimated six million people visiting the community annually. Annual large events include the Pageant of the Masters, Festival of Arts, Sawdust Art Festival, Art-A-Fair, Bluewater Music Festival, and Kelpfest."
Name of Source Book: 1,000 Places to See in the United States and Canada Before You Die
Page Location in Source Book: 816
Type of Waymark: City
Location of Coordinates: City Hall
Cost of Admission (Parks, Museums, etc.): 0.00 (listed in local currency)
List Available Hours, Dates, Season:
24/7
Official Tourism Website: [Web Link]
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