Things You Should Know
We hope you enjoy your time in town. Here are some things you should know in order to ensure the protection of our environment and the beauty of Laguna Beach.
  • The City of Laguna Beach has diverted 59% of its waste, exceeding the State of California’s mandate which calls for 50% waste diversion.
  • More than 90% of Laguna Beach residents participate in the Waste Management’s curbside recycling program.
  • More than 70% of Laguna Beach’s commercial business’s recycle. Laguna Beach has 566 commercial businesses and close to 400 of them participate in the Waste Management’s Commercial Recycling Program, giving Laguna Beach the largest percentage of Business Recycling Ratio in Orange County.
  • Beaches within the city limits are open from 6am to midnight.
  • Alcohol is not allowed on the beaches.
  • Laguna Beach is a smoke-free environment, including all restaurants, bars and public beaches.
  • Open fires are not allowed on the beaches.
  • The use of Styrofoam is prohibited in all Laguna Beach restaurants.
  • From June 1st through September 16th, dogs are allowed on beaches before 8am and after 6pm. From September 17th through May 31st, dogs are allowed on beaches from 6am–midnight. Dogs must be on a leash at all times (six feet or shorter).
  • Never remove animals, shells or rocks from the tidepools.
  • Never pick up animals—observe them where they are.
  • Walk gently on the tidepools, taking care not to step on plants or animals.
  • Never turn over rocks at the tidepools.
  • Do not poke or prod animals.
The City of Laguna Beach
   Climate Protection Action Plan
For more information on marine life & beach guidelines visit the Laguna Beach Department of Marine Safety.
 www.LBLG.org

Tide Pools
Today many tide pool plants and animals are rare. One of the main reasons for their scarcity is public impact including pollution. When you visit the tide pools, we urge you to be careful and considerate. Click here to view a 7 minute video that is both fun and educational. This DVD was created by the Laguna Beach Visitors & Conference Bureau in cooperation with the Laguna Ocean Foundation. This video received the 2009 Emmy in ‘Children’s Programming’, a bronze Telly in the education category, and most recently in 2010, the video took first place for Best Sustainable Messages in Tourism; awarded by the California Travel and Tourism Commision.

Important Phone Numbers
Emergency Only 911
Laguna Beach Police/Fire
 (949) 497-0701
Traffic/Road Conditions (949) 497-0747
Weather/Surf Conditions (949) 494-6573
Laguna Beach Department of Marine Safety (949) 494-6571
Regional Hospital (949) 499-1311
 


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