Laguna Beach
Coves, canyon, and a village of galleries. Inventory is scarce and hyper-local, the same square footage moves millions apart between Woods Cove and Top of the World.
← ORANGE COUNTY BEACH CITIESWho lives in Laguna Beach
POPULATION BY AGE GROUP
EDUCATION LEVEL
- No High School Diploma 0%
- High School Diploma 0%
- Some College / Associate 0%
- Bachelor's Degree 0%
- Graduate Degree 0%
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year 2023
Median sale: data from Redfin, May 2026 (all residential).
Schools in Laguna Beach
One unified district, one path: two elementaries hand off to one middle and one high, the whole town graduates together.
| School | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Morro Elementary | Elementary | K–5 | 0 |
| Top of the World Elementary | Elementary | K–5 | 0 |
| Laguna Beach High | High | 9–12 | 0 |
| Thurston Middle | Middle | 6–8 | 0 |
NCES Common Core of Data, 2022–23 · Public schools in Laguna Beach.
Points of interest in Laguna Beach
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Zinc Café & Market, Las Brisas, and Urth Caffé.
| Name | Category | Distance | Reviews | Ratings by yelp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Zinc Café & Market↗ | Dining | 0.6 miles | 888 reviews | 3.9/5 |
 Las Brisas↗ | Dining | 0.8 miles | 6,172 reviews | 3.7/5 |
 Urth Caffé↗ | Dining | 0.9 miles | 3,009 reviews | 3.2/5 |
 Hobie Surf Shop↗ | Shopping | 0.5 miles | 48 reviews | 4.2/5 |
 Laguna Beach Books↗ | Shopping | 0.4 miles | 81 reviews | 4.4/5 |
 La Vida Laguna↗ | Active | 0.3 miles | 147 reviews | 4.8/5 |
 Thousand Steps Beach↗ | Active | 3.4 miles | 810 reviews | 4.5/5 |
 Spa Montage↗ | Beauty | 0.5 miles | 141 reviews | 3.8/5 |
 The Rooftop Lounge↗ | Nightlife | 0.4 miles | 1,815 reviews | 3.8/5 |
 Marine Room Tavern↗ | Nightlife | 0.6 miles | 335 reviews | 3.5/5 |
Ratings and review counts from Yelp, updated 2026-08-01. Distances are from the center of Laguna Beach.
Buying in Laguna Beach, answered
What is the median household income in Laguna Beach?
The median household income is $140,508 and the median age is 52.3, per the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-Year 2023).
What schools serve Laguna Beach?
Public schools in the area include El Morro Elementary, Top of the World Elementary, and Laguna Beach High (NCES data). Attendance boundaries vary by address, verify with the district or ask Valerie.
What loan programs can I use to buy a home in Laguna Beach?
Conventional, FHA, VA, jumbo, bank-statement (self-employed), and DSCR investor loans all apply in Laguna Beach. Valerie Sala shops 200+ lenders as a dual-licensed Realtor + Loan Officer (NMLS #383851).
Does Valerie Sala work in Laguna Beach?
Yes, Laguna Beach is part of her Orange County Beach Cities coverage. She handles the offer and the financing as one dual-licensed point of contact (DRE #02006466 · NMLS #383851). Call (714) 717-0200.