10 AM
Shaw's Cove Snorkel
Shaw's Cove (Fairview St) · Active
One of the best shore-entry snorkel spots in Southern California. Rocky cove with garibaldi, calico bass and sea stars.
10 AM
Whale Watching from the Bluffs
Heisler Park Bluffs · Active
Gray whale season (December through April) - Heisler Park bluffs are the best free whale watch in Orange County.
2 PM
Plein Air Painting Sessions
Various coastal spots · Family
Local and visiting artists set up easels along the bluffs and at the coves throughout the week.
7:04 PM
sun-timed
Gallery Walk Forest Ave
Forest Avenue Village · Family
Over 100 galleries in the Village - most welcome walk-in visitors and open late on summer evenings.
7:34 PM
sun-timed
Main Beach Sunset
Main Beach Laguna · Sunset
Laguna's main beach faces straight west with a clean Pacific horizon. The boardwalk fills up early for sunset.
Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters
The crown jewel of Laguna's arts calendar since 1933. Live human tableaux recreating famous paintings, plus the Sawdust Art Festival running simultaneously.
Laguna Art Walk Plein Air Competition
Painters compete live over several days around Laguna's coves and bluffs. The public can watch and buy work.
Sawdust Winter Fantasy
Holiday edition of the beloved Sawdust Art Festival - handmade gifts, crafts and art from local makers.
see you out there
Real recurring local happenings — schedules can change, so check the venue. Sun-timed events track each day’s real sunset and the countdown runs on the live local clock.