Orange County Cities / Laguna Beach
Living in Laguna Beach, CA
An art-colony beach town with 27 beaches and coves, protected hills, and its own school district.
Updated October 27, 2026 · Jacob Hazzard, Luxre Realty
23,032
Residents (2020 census)
1927
Incorporated
7 mi
Of coastline
27
Beaches and coves
7,000
Acres of wilderness park
$3.29M
Median sale price
About Laguna Beach
Laguna Beach was founded in 1887 and incorporated as a city in 1927, and it had 23,032 residents at the 2020 census. Plein-air painters arrived in the early 1900s and formed the Laguna Beach Art Association, and the town is still known for its art festivals. Its 7 miles of coastline include 27 beaches and coves, protected by state marine reserves, and it is the only Orange County city with a dedicated greenbelt in the hills behind it.
Why People Move to Laguna Beach
27 beaches & coves
Seven miles of coastline, protected by state marine reserves
Art colony roots
The Festival of Arts, Pageant of the Masters and Sawdust Art Festival each year
Protected hills
A dedicated greenbelt, including the 7,000-acre Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
Crystal Cove next door
Crystal Cove State Park borders the city to the northwest
Its own school district
Laguna Beach Unified: one high school, one middle school, two elementary schools
Small-town feel
Surrounding hills and limited highway access have kept the town compact
Types of Homes
Hillside homes
Neighborhoods like Top of the World, where Temple Hill reaches 1,007 feet
Coastal homes
Homes near the beaches and coves along the 7-mile coastline
Nearby coastal enclaves
Emerald Bay, an unincorporated community, borders the city’s north coast
Laguna Beach Home Prices
Median sale price
$3,285,935
3 months ending Sept 2026, +17.4% YoY
Source: Redfin
Median price per sq ft
$1.62K
-7.8% vs. last year
Source: Redfin
Median days on market
71
Down from 103 a year earlier
Source: Redfin
- Median sale price: $3,285,935 over the three months ending September 2026, up 17.4% from a year earlier (Redfin)
- Homes sold in September 2026: 89, up from 84 (Redfin)
- Median days on market: 71, compared with 103 a year earlier (Redfin)
The median rose while price per square foot fell, which can happen when more large homes sell in a given period.
Want a valuation for a specific Laguna Beach home?HOA & Taxes
- Some communities have HOA dues; check the dues and the property tax bill for any specific home
Getting Around
- Pacific Coast Highway runs along the coast through town
- Borders Dana Point to the southeast and Laguna Niguel and Aliso Viejo to the east
Schools
Laguna Beach Unified School District serves the city, with Laguna Beach High School, Thurston Middle School, and El Morro and Top of the World elementary schools. Always confirm the assigned schools for a specific address with the district.
Laguna Beach FAQ
What is Laguna Beach known for?
Its 27 beaches and coves, its art colony history and festivals like the Pageant of the Masters, and the protected hills of its greenbelt.
How much do homes cost in Laguna Beach?
Redfin reported a median sale price of $3,285,935 for the three months ending September 2026, up 17.4% from a year earlier.
What school district serves Laguna Beach?
Laguna Beach Unified School District, with one high school, one middle school and two elementary schools.
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San Juan Capistrano
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Laguna Niguel
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