Laguna Beach, a seaside artist village and resort destination in Orange County, California, has been selected by MSN.com as one of the Top 10 Beaches in America on its www.msn.com website.

Located halfway between Los Angeles and San Diego, Laguna Beach “showcases more than 25 beaches (coves) for a total of seven miles in length,” says the beach review on the web site. “The city’s most famous hot spot is Main Beach – also known as Laguna’s ‘Window to the Sea.”

Laguna Beach is one of only two California beaches named to the list by www.msn.com.The list of the 10 beaches include the following destinations in no specific order:
Holden Beach, North Carolina
Panama City Beach, Florida
South Padre Island, Texas
Venice Beach, California
Ocean City,Maryland
Laguna Beach, California
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
South Beach, Miami Beach Florida
St, John, US Virgin Islands
Waikiki Beach, Hawaii

“We are honored that MSN.com has chosen to include Laguna Beach in its annual survey of Top 10 beaches in the United States,” said Judy Bijlani, Executive Director of the Laguna Beach Visitors & Conference Bureau. “This important consumer web site recognizes the unique character that makes up our seaside city including artists and galleries, boutique shopping, award winning restaurants and oceanfront accommodations.”

Laguna Beach was also named one of the best beaches in the Country for its water quality and was also ranked No. 1 in the United States in economic impact of the arts on a per capita basis which includes total spending by both organizations and audiences. 

About the Laguna Beach Visitors & Conference Bureau
Laguna Beach is Southern California’s premier seaside destination located midway between Los Angeles and San Diego and along the central coast of Orange County. Known as home to hundreds of local artists, Laguna Beach is primarily served by Orange County Airport located just 20 minutes away.