Beauty and the Beach

Hello from what seems like the hottest days, but at least it's not as hot as it is inland. The fog this morning allowed for the heat to stay away a little longer. It seems that summer has hit with a vengeance. I have had the pleasure of greeting many visitors to Laguna while holding open houses and we must have a great place here, considering we have a lot of people looking for vacation/weekend homes here. I have discussed the beauties of Laguna with many and also the wonders of the waters.

What I am trying to create here is a comprehensive story of life in Laguna. The good, the bad and the ugly as they say. We have beautiful sunsets and beaches, quaint areas and marketplaces, but there is always a flip side to the coin. I have always believed that with more honest information, even more people would come to appreciate what there is to offer. I know, from a marketing standpoint, you don't want to talk about the "less favorable" aspects of life here, but if you bring them out in the open then the beauty far outshines them.

Life in Laguna in different!

1. There are streets that remind me of some of my European travels...having a road too narrow for cars to pass...for example. Those European streets were created when the horse was the mode of travel, what excuse does the planners of Laguna have? I believe that is easily viewed as the narrow passes of a hillside road...we are nestled against the hills here, aren't we!
2. Traffic is never as bad as the 91 Freeway, but we do have some not so fun traffic, like Laguna Canyon Road in and out during "rush hour". We have this problem due to only a few entrances and exits to Laguna.
3. Now back to those roads, as I've noted before, they are quite confusing to the unsuspecting visitor. Wandering up into the hills requires a very good navigator or navigation unit or you could end up calling for "search and rescue" units.
4. If you can't handle the attitude or should we say "free spirited" ways of the artsy folks that abound throughout Laguna, then they could drive you crazy. First of all, take a deep breath and relax as you enter. Slow down and Chill!!!

Once you have "chilled", you can start to enjoy the wonders of Laguna.

1. The relaxed environment will seep into your heart as you enjoy walking around the shops in downtown.
2. There is always a beach to visit...especially if you are a diver or surfer...and a sunset to watch.
3. The events and restaurants to visits are vast and have a wide variety to choose from. Those include the Sawdust Festival and the Festival of the Arts...to name a few.

Due to time constraints, I am only listing some of "wonderful" things there are about Laguna, so I ask that those of you out there reading who are from Laguna, to please add your favorites or least favorite things about our lovely little town!

Thanks for reading and look forward to all the newcomers coming and visiting. If you see me wandering through Laguna in my little grey Subaru, please say hi and feel free to ask directions if you are lost!