The beach is quiet but Dana Harbor is nearby. Laguna Beach Resorts cling to the bluffs that come down to a narrow beach. Depending on the tide the beach may only be a few feet wide to 50 feet. There are little coves and nooks and crannies. Most of the town is in easy walking distance.
Art galleries abound and there's lots of restaurants and entertainment at night.
Newport Beach Broad beach with a fishing pier. Commercial fisherman still go out of here early in the morning in small dories. They offer their catch for sale when they come back in. Sunset Beach Close to world famous Huntington Beach. There's good board and body surfing here, too.