Laguna Beach is a coastal city in Orange County known for its beaches, coves, coastal bluffs, arts institutions, galleries, and historic downtown. The city has a long connection to the arts, with galleries, studios, museums, and annual events including the Pageant of the Masters and Sawdust Art Festival. Heisler Park, Main Beach, and other coastal areas provide access to beaches, walking paths, tide pools, and ocean views. Residential areas extend from the downtown core into surrounding hills and canyons, with a mix of single-family homes, condominiums, and other housing types. The city is bordered by protected open space, including portions of the South Coast Regional Wilderness and Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. Pacific Coast Highway connects Laguna Beach with neighboring coastal communities and regional destinations.