I've been numerous times and love both locations (SC and LB). Food is great and super healthy which I love. Bowls - yum and the frozen treats are so good!! The vegan chocolate soft serve ice cream is the best I've had. Service is great and friendly, and very relaxed vibe read more

Really enjoyed the chili soup. The ambiance is relaxed service was nice and the chili was very filling. read more

Active Culture - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

Honey Lavender Bloom Shake is absolutely DELICIOUS! The lavender flavor is not too overwhelming. The honey gives it the perfect sweetness. I definitely recommend this shake! I will be coming back to try other items on their menu. read more

Active Culture - Honey Lavender Bloom Shake - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

Super good tasting food ! We come here everytime we come to Laguna!!! The LG bowl is my fave. And the tart yogurt

love: clean healthy ingredients, generous portions not my fave: parking, no protein in bowls read more

Active Culture - lentil bowl & eastern trade bowl - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

Visit this cute spot with me, perfect to hang in the weekend. Frozen yogurt flavors: 1. Salted caramel 2. Cookies cream 3. Vegan vanilla coconut 4. Pom-Raspberry 5. Strawberry shortcake 6. Passion orange guava 7. Euro tart 8. No sugar added raspberry 9. Organic vanilla 10. Dairy free chocolate fudge Other items: 11. Strawberry smoothies 12. Big salad bowl - organic mix greens 13. Lentil quinoa salad Make your own frozen yogurt bowl with all the yummy flavors and toppings. So good! Servers are really nice. I also tried their smoothies and salad and it's great. Such a healthy and fun spot! read more

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My girlfriend and I visited this location for a health breakfast meal after staying the night in Laguna Beach. The shop's aesthetic was very cute and played well into the healthy nature vibe of the food and experience they were trying to sell. There is also a small art exhibit that is connected to this shop just around the dining area that is fun to look at while you wait for food. They primarily sell salads, acai bowls, and soft serve ice creams. We ended up ordering the Big Salad and a Medium-sized Bountiful Bowl. These two items were plenty and filled us both up with almost no leftover. I would definitely recommend the medium-sized or small-sized acai bowls if youre ordering another item to share, especially if you got the big salad. Big Salad: Voluminous, filling, hearty. The mixed greens played well with the beans, onions, tomatoes, seeds, and dressing. The texture was just short of crispy and tastes were relatively mild considering how many different vegetables were in there along with the vinaigrette. I was initially very reserved with the vinaigrette but once I realized how much there was in the bowl and how mild the vinaigrette was I ended up dumping the whole thing in and it was just the perfect amount of flavor needed to make the salad fun. I was expecting a cold and crispy salad but it vegetables were oddly just under room temperature and the avocados were a little browned by the time we got our bowl. We did ask for the avocados on the side because of my girlfriend's allergies. She woke up that morning with some stomach upset and the salad was the perfect remedy to help feed her without further irritating her GI. Bountiful Bowl: Cold, refreshing, tart. The acai bowl was very refreshing to eat after the Big Salad and it was almost like a sorbet which was perfect for the hot afternoon. The fruits added on top along with the granola added some much needed texture to the otherwise smooth and homogeneous acai and yogurt. There are also some rice crispies thrown into the mix with the granola which made for a fun little find. I didn't notice any difference in flavor or texture from the rice crispies. I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND you order the medium size acai bowl unless that is all you are ordering. Quality wise, the food was pretty on point. I was a little disappointed with the Big Salad being just under room temperature since I was expecting something cold and crispy and refreshing. The avocados were also a little brown by the time we got it but that is to be expected since you can't really permanently preserve ripe avocados. Price wise, the food was quite expensive and we spent around $30 for two items. I guess its hard to expect anything more reasonably priced if you are shopping around a tourist area. Smaller details like the room-temperature salad and browned avocado aren't things I necessarily nit pick at but for the price it should be expected that vegetables and ingredients are better kept fresh and cool. read more

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delicious food, recommend breakfast burrito. big salad is extra good with og sauce - shout out to great staff who did rec

Great yogurt, easy and quick to get my bowl, and there was a lot of indoor and outdoor seating. Overall, a great place to find some dairy and nondairy frozen yogurt options! read more

Active Culture - Frozen yogurt - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

Someone at work recommended this place, we all ordered the LB bowl, which was the only menu item that had meat in it. It consists of brown rice, dates, apples, aged Gouda, basil, prosciutto and lemon vinaigrette. You have to mix it well together to get all the flavors in. I like how it was salty and sweet and savory at the same time. It doesn't look appetizing but it's packed with flavors. Since we ordered it to be delivered, I'm not sure if it's supposed to be warm, room temperature or cold. I didn't get to finish the bowl. I am on the fence with it, I didn't dislike it but didn't love it either. Personally, it was just alright. I still rate it 4 stars due to the quality and freshness. read more

Everything I've tried here has been great! Very fresh and super filling. Me & my friend also got their fro-yo today and wow that was the best frozen yogurt I've honestly had in a long time! The only bummer was that it melted quickly- but the flavors, texture, and toppings were all . Also always nice to sit outside and eat by the beach :) read more

Active Culture - Quinoa lentil bowl (front) and Lentil Goodness bowl (back) - both really good and filling! - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

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My friend and I ordered the Velvet Bowl and Bountiful Bowl. We LOVED our acai bowls. Great flavor and fresh ingredients. You can't beat the location and view of the ocean. read more

Active Culture - Velvet Bowl and Bountiful Bowl - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

Yummy açaí bowls if you are in Laguna. Nice patio to sit out and enjoy the cool beach air!

Always go to active culture as we live close by and kids love getting ice cream. Today we came by and by the time we try to get our frozen yogurt it took us sometimes since all their toppings were almost empty we had to spend time find what we can get. After I paid I asked her isn't happy hour? Why it was so expensive and her response was it past 2 minutes! Honestly it was probably only 30 second post happy hour cause after my conversation I check time and it was 5:02! The girl was so rude and other person who worked there response was we had a bad day today! Sorry you had bad day but should u deal with that as a customer!! Very disappointed! read more

We just grabbed our salads delicious kale prosciutto garbanzo sliced apples Parmesan and dates.... With vinaigrette lemon dressing. If you've never had this combo he must try it it is out of this world I am still trying to figure out how I can make this for my daughter at home as she loves this so much... we ordered ours to go however after telling our server we want this to go two times they still brought it out to us as we were eating it here we had to run and we told them we've got to go this is a to go order... my advice make sure you talk very slowly to The person that's taking your order. read more

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I have been to the locations in San Clemente and Long Beach as well... good , fresh food - we sit outside and enjoy the fabulous weather. I always get the Vegan chili.. love it. The vege bowl was great - nice flavor and great tasting. Check out the art piece "Alice" inside - she has a story to tell! read more

Active Culture - Vegan Chili and Vegetarian Bowl - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

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I've always seen this place driving down PCH but never stopped. I lucked out and happened to find parking right up front and wow was I happy I found parking that day. The honey lavender smoothie is unforgettable!!! It tastes like a dessert tbh. The ambiance is fantastic and I prefer the tables outside for a more beach city vibe. There are tables out back as well. read more

Pumpkin fans!!!! This pumpkin pie shake is the best I've found with a lot less calories. My mama's favorite is Naked Coconut kicked up a notch with blueberries and raspberries. She started drinking it before I could snag a photo. Note: the parking is rough, so be patient cause it's worth the wait. read more

Active Culture - Pumpkin pie shake - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

Too Snooty Booty for me... I've lived in Laguna my whole life! I came to get my son my older favorite fro yo from here... they have a limit of sample 3 cups per person! Not only is this the most expensive fro yo I've ever purchased, but to limit your cups to choose 3 is outrageous, especially when it's such a high premium... I hope they close down because they don't know how to treat customers. I understand the rent is around $17,000 a month, but don't make us pay for that. read more

really yummy and healthy food that is super attentive to medical dietary restrictions. And the staff seems so nice and helpful. The cashier spent a lot of time trying to find sugar or something for my grandma, just went above and beyond. read more

Active Culture - Veggie bowl with avocado - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

Great smoothies, prices are a little high but what place isn't that sells healthy bowls. Ambience is ok, could be better, but the taste of the food is great. Would recommend to others. read more

This is the best Active Culture location! Its is located in a house type of building that was converted to a business. It has steps in the front to the entrance or easy access from the back small parking lot. It's always bright and clean with an ocean view. They have breakfast, lunch and dinner - healthy food full of veggies. They also have frozen yogurt. I like to get their veggie bowl with chips and salsa. Just a heads up that they don't use too many seasons but the natural flavors taste great. They're mostly vegetarian but they do have one dish that has meat. read more

We had açaí yogurt and two protein shakes. Great flavors quick service perfect after beach snack read more

Active Culture - Yogurt lemon and acai - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

The experience has not been pleasant. It took awhile for someone to give me a straight answer if the chocolate fudge yogurt is vegan one lady said it was because it was vegan but not certified because its not made in a plant that is not vegan another lady said it was the sugar they don't use organic sugar and the sugar they use is cheap which has animal bone chard in it. Disgusting. So I asked what can I get that is organic and doesn't use that sugar. They said they have organic smoothies. They charged me extra for everything and 2 smoothies ended up costing 20 bucks! I will not be coming back here. So disappointed in the size of the smoothie too. I thought I was getting a bigger smoothie. I don't taste the dates that I paid 1.25 extra for either. I can make a much better smoothie at home. They need more organic and vegan options and to stop charging so much for real food. read more

Active Culture - Organic Strawberry smoothie - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

Connor took our orders and was so nice and fun. We got the hannalei (spelling?) açaí bowls. I asked if I could sub bananas for raspberries and he said of course! We could even add more toppings for free! And then before making our orders right away, he said we could sample some frozen yogurts. They were so good!!! And the savory bowls looked good too. Great place overall, especially because of Connor's service! And he's only been there 2 weeks! Thanks Connor! read more

Acitive Culture offer a wide range of options, including rice bowls, acai bowls, salads, wraps, smoothies, bagels, soups, and kombucha on tap. They also have a breakfast menu available until noon. They focus on using whole grains, local organic eggs, fresh fruits and vegetables, and unique sauces made from scratch. Over half of their menu is vegan, and they offer vegan frozen yogurt. read more

Everything is great here! I always have lunch or breakfast at active culture when I'm visiting laguna. You can't go wrong with any of the acai or Greek yogurt bowls here. read more

Active Culture - Protein açaí bowl with an ocean view :) - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

Madison- AMAZING customer service! Such terrific people skills! Knows the right thing to say. First time here. Got a large cup of yogurt. As Madison rung me up, I asked her about the special orange yogurt drink they have that looks amazing on the counter flyer. She legit sounded excited that I would buy one if I had room after eating the self-serve frozen yogurt. (I did & bought the orange drink afterwards. Was delish &so smooth). PS. Download their app to get 50% off your next order! read more

Great place for the healthy vegetarian, vegan, gluten free yummy food and snacks. Staff is kind, considerate and accommodating. Blueberry smoothie was delicious and very filling. Acai bowl was huge and plenty to share. Location was great to the beach and easy to get in and out and they have parking in the back. Ambience nothing memorable in terms of design concept but the food options do speak volumes I give short of one start just because of small inconsiderate hiccup by the staff but it was remediated. read more

Active Culture - Acai Bowl - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

My husband bought me the coffee smoothie and it was really good.. I will get it again next time.

we actually grabbed açaí bowls to go, froze them at home , and enjoyed them on our flight back to Texas. the next morning. thank you so much! we loved stopping by it was delicious. turns out if you bring frozen acai to a flight it thaws and then it's the perfect snack for flying because it's not a liquid. Açaí here was 10/10 read more

I would eat here every day if I could. The OG sauce is unlike anything I've ever tried-it's finger-licking good with the perfect taste to complement any bowl there. The Not Your Mama's Nachos are a must. They are fantastic and distinctively Active Culture. You won't be able to get anything like them anywhere else because the OG sauce just takes the dish to the next level. 5/5, absolutely love this place and am a regular here. Very much worth the drive to San Clemente! read more

Active Culture - Not Your Mama's Nachos - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

Best place for frozen yogurt in laguna beach. Love this place + it has a great view if you wish to sit outside and have an ocean view from across the way. read more

The service here is absolutely terrible. I came in for frozen yogurt and not a single employee even looked at me. I asked for a sample cup and the employee slammed the container on the counter. For overpriced food, this is crazy. 100% skip this place read more

This place is one of the popular healthy food spots in Laguna Beach and it's less crowded than the main beach area. It's my favorite spot for a meal & dessert. They have so many options and there are gluten-free, vegan, soy-free, and dairy-free choices. It's almost good for everyone. The shop has one indoor dining area and two outdoor dining areas, one of them face to the beach with a wonderful ocean view. The parking lot is in the back, very small, so it can be hard to find parking. Good luck with that. We got a couple of yummy bowls, one yogurt, and 4 healthy smoothies. I love everyone especially love their wholesome bowl and quinoa bowl. They have not only a bunch of healthy ingredients but also a good amount of flavors. Service is fast and every staff has smiles on their face. You can tell them what they are doing a lot. It's one of the tastiest healthy food shops in OC. Will give a 5 stars! read more

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Active Culture takes me both forward and backward. The menu can be reminiscent of that found in old-school "Health Food" stores or the original vegetarian cookbooks. The Big Salad ($15.99) did both. Without a hint of irony it brought me back to a time when food was both simple and simply good. Without any animal proteins, the Big Salad held its own in the category of satisfaction. It was filled with sprouts, lentils, chickpeas, sunflower seeds, brown rice, and more. So rich with natural flavors, I didn't even use the full container of dressing provided with this salad. Simply delicious is all I really need to say about this. The Big Salad stands on its own with zero need for additional sustenance however I've rarely found a self-serve frozen yogurt set-up that I can pass by. Here, Active Culture moves us forward, with vegan versions of fro-yo and an abundance of self-applied toppings. On this day several of the fro-yo machines were acting up and I was left sampling less widely than I'd hoped for. It proved a blessing both because I was basically already full and because the cost of even a fairly small fro-yo with toppings here adds up rather quickly. Still, no regrets. This particular frozen yogurt was somehow gritty and icy and I mean that as a compliment; it was different than other brands I've tried and I really liked it. Active Culture has a sweet, sunny, al fresco patio in the rear and a few additional tables out front (where it's busier and noisier) with views of the Pacific. For the best of everything, enjoy your lunch on the rear patio and follow with fro-yo in the front. Wherever you sit, know that Active Culture makes visiting a breeze as they have a small, free parking lot directly behind the shop. read more

Active Culture - The Big Salad ($15.99) is both retro and perfect - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

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My favorite thing to get here is the frozen yogurt!! You can sample the flavors before choosing which frozen yogurt you'd like. The tart is my favorite. There's indoor and outdoor seating. The acai bowls are made fresh! It does get packed on a sunny day because it's walking distance from the beach so I would prepare for a wait for your food if you're ordering something other than the frozen yogurt. Our service was positive and there's a cute and small art display you can check out while you're there! read more

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Berry smoothie was good, a little on the sweet side but kind of expensive for the size. the workers are really kind

This healthy eatery on the busy thoroughfare of Pacific Coast Highway boasts a menu replete with vegan fare that is beyond compare. A quaint, street side patio allows guests to bask in the California sunshine glow as they dine en plein air. The quinoa lentil bowl was verdant and delightful. read more

Active Culture - Quinoa Lentil Bowl - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

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Nothing like getting beach front delivery! I took a chance on this place and it totally paid off. I got the 1/2 wholesome bowl with cheese and it was fantastic. Crescent Bay is my go-to beach and now Active Culture will be my forever beach day lunch! read more

Active Culture - 1/2 Wholesome Bowl - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Laguna Beach, California