🌤 Weather at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park by season
| Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48–74 °F | 58–81 °F | 48–81 °F | 44–68 °F |
Each range runs from the coldest monthly average low to the warmest monthly average high in that season (1991-2020 climate normals), measured at Laguna Beach, 2 mi away, elevation 44 ft. Conditions at the park can differ from the station, especially where elevation differs — check a forecast before you go.
Laguna Coast Wilderness Park is a 7,000-acre wilderness park in Laguna Canyon, run by OC Parks (County of Orange) since it opened on April 10, 1993. It is not part of California’s state park system.
Quick Facts
| State | California |
| Nearest City | Laguna Beach |
| County | Orange County |
| Park Size | 7,000 acres |
| Opened | April 10, 1993 |
| Operator | OC Parks (County of Orange) |
| Address | 18751 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 |
| Phone | (949) 923-2235 |
Location & Getting There
The park’s address is 18751 Laguna Canyon Road in Laguna Beach, California. The park’s coordinates are 33.5741, -117.7758.
Things to Do
More than 40 miles of trails lead through oak and sycamore woodlands and up onto ridges with wide views, and you can hike, mountain bike, run or ride horseback on them. The Nix Nature Center, opened in 2007 by OC Parks and the Laguna Canyon Foundation, has exhibits and trail information. Trails may be closed for three days or more after rain.
Visitor Tips
Laguna Coast Wilderness Park is a County of Orange park, so California state park passes do not apply. The park is open daily from 7 a.m. to sunset, and parking costs $3 a day (the machine takes $1 bills and credit cards). Check OC Parks for trail closures before you go.
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History
Laguna Beach bookstore owner James Dilley came back from Europe in the 1960s with the idea of a greenbelt around his city. Joint efforts led the County of Orange to form Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, which opened on April 10, 1993. Its 7,000 acres are part of the South Coast Wilderness, almost 20,000 acres that also include Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park and Crystal Cove State Park.
Nearby parks: If you have extra time, Crystal Cove State Park is a short drive away, and Corona del Mar State Beach is a short drive away.
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