Laguna Beach with a Twist
Orange County, USA
From USD 79.00
Office phone number: +1 951 375 7861
Laguna Beach with a Twist
Orange County, USA
Culture shock rating
Worried we’re going to shock your senses? Relax! We believe part of the fun of travel is immersing yourself in the destination and its culture, meeting the people, and learning what makes the place tick. We’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The cultural shock rating ranks how different the experience is from most Western cultures. But no matter the level, don’t worry, you’ll have a local, in-the-know guide with you every step of the way.
Low
Consider these tours your 101 intro to a place. Transportation might be private or a very comfortable public option, and the activities are usually visits to iconic sites and locations that are familiar to most Western cultures – but that will still give you fantastic insight into a destination.
Medium
Expect to rough it for parts of this tour, whether that’s on a packed public bus or in a local market off the tourist trail. There might be a few language barriers or unfamiliar cultural customs, and you’ll get an experience different from what you're used to at home.
High
You're out there in the global community! We’re going to take you down streets you’d rarely explore on your own, introduce you to local customs and languages, and take you for a ride in whatever transport is available. Get ready to take it as it comes, whatever comes. There might be a shock, but oh man, it’s worth it.
Physical rating
Worried our tours are too tough? Relax! From leisurely strolls to muscle-burning treks, we’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The physical grading gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the tour.
Low
Slow and steady is all you need here. These tours have very limited physical activity, such as walking relatively flat streets, sites, or markets, and climbing in and out of the transport provided.
Medium
Not too hard, not too soft, these tours are just right! You can expect a bit of physical activity, but nothing overly challenging – perhaps walking up and down hills, riding a bike for up to 30 kilometers along mostly flat terrain, or jumping in a kayak for a gentle paddle on flat water.
High
Get ready for a workout! These tours are our most challenging and involve intense walking, hiking, kayaking, swimming, or bike riding. You could be making steep climbs by foot or pedal, or working your core in the water. We recommend you have a good level of fitness to join this tour.
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Tour snapshot
If you’re looking for art and Americana, this is the tour for you! Channel your inner Hoff as you meet your guide at a Baywatch-replica beach for a stroll around downtown Laguna Beach. We’ll admire the street art of a well-known Californian artist, sample some first-class American candy and take a look inside one of our favorite art galleries. A brief bus ride will take us to the historical beach community of Crystal Cove, which we’ll explore before rewarding ourselves with a delicious milkshake from an iconic diner!
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Highlights
- Explore the stunning beaches, parks and street art of Laguna Beach
- Visit a candy store which is sure to take you on a trip down memory lane!
- Wander around the beach cottages of the Crystal Cove historic district, a beach community that dates back to the 1920s
- Enjoy the Best. Milkshake. Ever. at a local’s favorite shake shack!
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Schedule details
- Duration: 4.5 hours
- Meeting point:
Laguna Beach Lifeguard Tower, 105 N Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
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- Starting time: 9.30 AM
- Ending point:
Laguna Beach Lifeguard Tower, 105 N Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
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Language: English
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, one coffee or tea, candy from the candy store, local bus transportation, one milkshake.
Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, souvenirs and gifts, tips/gratuities for your guide.
Your local guide will meet you at the lifeguard tower, which is like something out of that iconic 90s TV show — Baywatch!
After a brief introduction to this truly stunning corner of California, we’ll take a stroll through the downtown district of Laguna Beach and stop to admire some incredible street art, produced by a well-known local artist.
The USA is famous the world over for its iconic candy bars, so next up, were going to take you to a popular Californian candy store that is certain to take you back in time, stocking all sorts of weird, wonderful and world-famous candy. This is a great place to taste a small slice of Americana and pick up souvenirs and gifts that your friends and family will LOVE!
As our sugar high kicks in, we will loop back to the beach and admire pretty murals and street art along the beach path. Feeling thirsty? Time for a coffee or tea stop at a local café, housed inside an art gallery.
After that, we’ll hop on local transport for a 15-minute bus ride to the stunning beach cottages of Crystal Cove’s historic district, built as a seaside colony between the 1920s and 1940s. Crystal Cove’s story started out like a Hollywood movie, literally, as it began in 1918 as a movie set! We will wander around in awe until we get to a famous Californian diner where we will stop to enjoy a real SoCal treat: The Best. Milkshake. Ever.!
Then we’ll hop back to Laguna Beach on the bus and end the tour where we started. Before you go, don’t forget to ask your guide for tips on what else to see, do and eat in this beautiful part of California!
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Additional information
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, one coffee or tea, candy from the candy store, local bus transportation, one milkshake.
Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, souvenirs and gifts, tips/gratuities for your guide.
Dress standard: Please wear comfortable walking shoes
Your Trip: For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people.
Confirmation of booking: If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at the start point. Get in touch if you have any concerns or require more information via the email address or phone number (business hours only) on your voucher.
Additional Information: On Saturday the local bus schedule is different than during the week, therefore we will spend more time downtown and arrive later at Crystal Cove. The tour on will end at 2:30pm on Saturdays.
Child Policy: This is a child-friendly tour. Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour at the rate listed above. Please select ‘child’ above when booking. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge. Please inform us at the time of booking if you’ll be bringing a child under the age of 6. You can do so in the special request box on the checkout page.
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Dietary Notes
The milkshakes at the diner are made with milk so they are not suitable for vegans or anyone who is lactose-intolerant. There are other options on the menu to choose from.
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Local contact
Office phone number: +1 951 375 7861
Email address: info@orangecountyurbanadventures.com
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