FOR EVERYONE LIVING IN OC THIS IS AWESOME IF YOU DONT WANT TO DRIVE FAR! There is a winter express…read morefrom November 22nd to December 22nd picking up at 16355 Laguna Canyon Road in Irvine and makes a pit stop at the Sawdust Festival in Downtown Laguna. This is our first time taking the trolley and there's about 28 seats with 3 wheelchair seats in the back. It's cute they decorate it and the bus comes every 20 minutes. My only recommendation would be to add some fun Christmas music just to create a fun atmosphere on the way down!

Seriously, the best way to travel in Laguna beach if you do not have a rental car on your vacation…read more The bus stop was right outside of Ritz Carlton which is considered part of Dania Beach. I had the option of getting a taxi from the hotel but this was the more adventurous way of seeing Laguna Beach. I just wish they had more hours of operation but I guess they do not get many visitors in the off season months. The best stop is the main beach one which drops you right near the beach, shops, and restaurants. One of the stops is right in front of 1000 steps beach which is hard to find otherwise so just ask the driver which stop that is. It was the best way to explore the city on my own. Many of the locals were taking this transit because the driver knew a lot of their names etc. It was nice to see a small town way of transportation. In addition, it was very inexpensive which surprised me. In the summer months they have some services which are complimentary. That is great for people who can't find parking in the busy summer months. Great way to travel in Laguna. ~

I have to say, luckily for me, it's the closest airport to me and I love the size. It's easy to…read moreget in and out and it's almost always a smooth experience for me. I can't say I've had any issues leaving from here. I just wish there were more flights but due to quiet hours around here, it's limited. Yes it's also usually a little more then LAX but if you add in the expense to get up to LAX, you don't save a whole lot. Great airport! They keep adding new food places inside which is nice as well.

Great airport. Rental car building right next to it which is super convenient but very weird…read morelayout. The airport has been modernized and have TSA precheck and CLEAR. I would go through here instead of LAX all the time if I could but the flight schedule to and from there is not very good for Chicago. But this is a very nice airport.

Its the nicest airport small nice clean bathrooms the terminals i dont get lost its much safer here…read morei should come travel to john wayne more often.

What, my favorite airport by far!! I also happen to live close by. You can't beat the location…read moreand it's soo easy to drop off and pick up. I'm not sure you can find a better airport. The lines inside are also never too bad. I can count on this airport and it's efficiency. Only downside is that I wish they had more flights or offered better prices. It is always more expensive to fly out of here but it does save you from the headache of LAX. You have to weigh your options and priorities. I am willing to pay a little more out of here at times. I prefer this airport but it will come down to the price and how much more it is. They don't fly out too late due to the houses around. SYOY!

Thanks for keeping us safe TSA! Our agent was helpful and friendly, professional and did a super…read morejob. The agent at the security belt was a bit barky - but who knows - I might be too saying the same thing over and over all day! We got through safe and secure and in plenty of time for the flight! Thanks TSA!

I've found the TSA in the John Wayne airport to be friendly and helpful…read more The lines can get long, most of the time the lines move quickly. There are 3 terminals and I've found if the terminal is busy you can go to the next terminal, sometimes the lines are shorter. John Wayne airport is easy to get in and out of.

Love taking this Ferry. It's an iconic way to get around Balboa and take in the scenes around…read moreNewport Bay. When I visit family on the island and have time. I take the Ferry to explore Balboa Village and Fun Zone, or walk to the Balboa Pier. I'll also find places to grab a bite or snack. A nice treat, especially during nice SoCal weather. Operating hours are 6:30 am to 12 am daily, and usually two ferries run every few minutes. Using the ferry is easy. Board as a pedestrian, in your car, bike, etc. Up to three cars can take the ferry per trip. Cash payments are only accepted when you are on board, and the ferry is on the way to the other side. They also offer a Commuter Booklet for those who regularly need to transport their cars. If you need a day out exploring or driving, visit Balboa Island via Jamboree Rd, spend time on the island, then cross the ferry to Balboa Beach, then head through Newport along Balboa Blvd to see more beach, pier, and plenty of places to grab some good food and enjoy the sights. The crossing price has increased over the years, but for an occasional trip, it's worth a relaxing ride across the bay.

An iconic part of balboa island-taking the ferry is such a unique, cost friendly, and nostalgic…read moreride. (You can always come in off of PCH..but if you have out of ton guests...I like to take them on the ferry to experience the charm and the view. Driving to the ferry is a tad tricky if you do it at night. I used Google Maps..and it takes you in a bit of an odd looo by the parking lot, but trust the process and you'll magically end up where you need to be. I came at night to enjoy views of the lights from the fun zone as well as the island. The ferry is **CASH ONLY** and very reasonable at $3 for a car with a driver. $2 for additional people in the car. The ferry only fits 3 cars.

I had so much fun walking this path. So peaceful. So clean. And very close to everything…read more We even took the free trolley back and forth. Great day date

I love Laguna Beach! Yes, it is always super crowded but it's a small city so that's what you…read moreshould expect. I would say parking is a hassle, which it is, but I've been through much worse. I never get lucky enough to find street parking although most of it is metered and that's always annoying, but they have plenty of affordable parking lots so definitely just pay up. We didn't spend more than $5 for parking so for a beach day that is totally worth it. There are lots of shops and restaurants to visit while you are in the area. I definitely recommend walking along the beach cliffside. There is a paved trailed and the view is gorgeous. To me, it's just as pretty as Hawaii! We chose to eat at Urth Cafe during our most recent visit but the other restaurants I have visited have also been very pleasent. They have good quality food and the prices are expensive but definitely affordable for an ocean view. I would recommend to arrive early. Maybe the crowds wont be as bad plus you need to plan for traffic when you leave Laguna Beach. We were caught in a traffic jam when we left in the afternoon and it seemed like it was backed up the entire day. But like I said, I have been through much worse and Laguna Beach is still always worth the visit. Will be back soon!

We had a wonderful time! We made it a point to stop here when driving from Temecula as we had never…read morebeen to a mission before, and we are so glad that we did. When getting the tickets, the lady helping us was so nice! We got our audio tour and started along the way. It really was beautiful and full of history! It's as old as the country! The audio tour and plaques along the way provided a lot of information and we spent at least 2 hours here wandering around and taking everything in, you could easily spend more time than that here. Beautiful grounds and it was amazing to see the original and uncovered structures that existed so long ago. You end up at the gift shop at the end and we left with a postcard and a magnet for home. Very reasonable prices in there and some cute things! Overall we had an amazing time and would love to visit other missions. Give this one a go!

What a great, historic site. Mission San Juan Capistrano was built in 1776 and is the seventh…read moreoldest Mission in California. View is truly grand and majestic. As soon as you enter you will see a gorgeous garden and remnants of The Great Stone Church, which was destroyed by earthquake in 1812. I also liked Serra Chapel, which is the oldest building in California that's still in use, based on online search. I felt at peace just sitting inside the chapel for few minutes. Current admission fee is $19 for adults and $11 for youth (5-17) years of age). Admission fee includes a self-guided audio tour but the device was kind of difficult to hear. There isn't a designated parking lot for the Mission but there are few public parking lots near the area. I was here on a weekday so was able to find street parking along Camino Capistrano. Most of the street parking is limited to 5 hours. There are plenty of restaurants within walking distance so it's a great location. You will definitely smell BBQ smoke coming from Heritage BBQ restaurant across the street.

We stayed at the Laguna Cliffs Marriott resort in July 2026 during plumbing work on our house. We…read moreare locals and know the area well. The resort was under major construction at this time and yet we still had a great experience. Resort offers valet and self-parking options. The self-parking is easy as you trade in your ticket for a reusable check-in/check-out card, which makes it easy. They felt a little understaffed for the weekend, but still kept the resort clean. Food took longer than it should and service took longer than it should but food was very good and service was excellent when it happened. Our room was clean and modern and gorgeous. A typical Marriott bed, so a great sleep experience. Air conditioning had the best self-control of any hotel. We've stayed in in a while, which is fantastic. The shower is ample and high so tall people can do as well as small people and had great hot water and pressure. Front Desk also felt overwhelmed and doing the best they could, but it wasn't great in terms of times we had to wait. Overall, we had a surprising stay in an area we've lived in for decades, and will definitely rebook for staycations in the future!

stay away from this construction zone. Booked on Internet. pictures looked great…read more showed up and under construction. Rude gentlemen at front desk also. Stay away until construction is finished