Laguna Beach Community Information
"Laguna Beach is a seaside resort and artistic community located in southern Orange County, California, approximately 24 miles (39 km) southeast of downtown Santa Ana. The population was 23,727 at the 2000 census.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 25.2 km˛ (9.7 mi˛). 22.9 km˛ (8.9 mi˛) of it is land and 2.3 km˛ (0.9 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 9.24% water.
The land in and around Laguna Beach rises quickly from the shoreline into the hills and canyons of the San Joaquin Hills. The town's highest point, at an elevation of 1007 ft. (307 m.), is Temple Hill in the Top of the World neighborhood.[1] Due to its hilly topography and surrounding parklands, there are few roads into or out of town: only the Pacific Coast Highway connecting to Newport Beach to the northwest and to Dana Point to the south, and State Route 133 crossing the hills in a northeastern direction through Laguna Canyon.
Environment
Laguna Beach has long been known as the one of the most environmentally aware cities in Southern California. In Feb, 2007 the City Council unanimously voted to join the U.S. Mayors Climate Initiative.
Education
Elementary Schools
Top of the World Elementary
El Morro Elementary
Junior High Schools
Thurston Middle School
High Schools
Laguna Beach High School
Colleges and Universities (nearby)
Laguna College of Art and Design
Soka University of America
University of California - Irvine
Emergency services
Fire protection in Laguna Beach is provided by the Laguna Beach Fire Department with ambulance service by Doctor's Ambulance. Law enforcement is provided by the Laguna Beach Police Department. Marine safety services are provided jointly by Laguna Beach City Lifeguards in north Laguna Beach and by U.S. Ocean Safety Lifeguards in south Laguna Beach."
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laguna_Beach
City of Laguna Beach
505 Forest Avenue
Laguna Beach, California 92651
(949) 497-3311
(949) 497-0771 fax
Laguna Beach
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January 01, 2008: Happy New Year!
December 01, 2007: Snowball Express - for the families of fallen heroes
"Before we met you, trying to buy our first home was a stressful and extremely unpleasant experience . . . it was made immeasurably easier and more painless by all your expertise and hard work. Thank you for your endless patience and positive attitude throughout . . . and for the many things you have done and are doing to pave the way.
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- Bryan and Lynne M.
