Welcome to
Village Laguna
What Is Village Laguna?
Founded in 1971, this non-profit mutual-benefit community organization began when concerned citizens opposed the construction of high rise buildings along the legendary Laguna Beach coastline and helped create Main Beach Park. Since then, Village Laguna’s goals have expanded to encompass our mission statement to preserve, enhance, and celebrate the unique village character and cultural heritage of Laguna Beach; to foster community spirit and address social needs; and to work toward restoring and protecting our ocean and coastal habitats. [See Legal Description]
Village Laguna hosts monthly meetings where you will find opportunities to learn and take action to preserve and enhance the village character of Laguna Beach. Visit our Calendar page for meeting dates and times.
Watch this video by Gary LeFebvre showing some Village Laguna Highlights.
Village Laguna and Laguna Beach: “The Truth about Village Laguna,” a column by Ann Christoph, plus an article on the designation of Laguna Beach as a Historic American Landscape
OUR MISSION
Village Laguna’s mission is to preserve, enhance, and celebrate the unique village character and cultural heritage of Laguna Beach; to foster community spirit and address social needs; and to work toward restoring and protecting our ocean and coastal habitats.
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Our focus and resolve on current issues comes from years of
experience of solutions on past topics by embracing and
maintaining the community integrity and history of Laguna Beach.
SCHOLARSHIP
Every year since 1978, Village Laguna has awarded a scholarship to a Laguna Beach High School graduating senior who shows leadership and involvement in activities that protect the environment and promote humanitarian goals.
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CURRENT ISSUES
December 24. 2024
RE: Historical Significance of the Neighborhood Congregational Church
Village Laguna asked architectural historian Francesca Smith to evaluate the Neighborhood Congregational Church property at 340 St. Ann’s Dr. In the attached evaluation she finds the three related, contributing buildings eligible for the California Register of Historical Resources under Criterion 3 and for the Laguna Beach Historic Register under Criteria 3, 5, 6, 7 and 9.
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PAST ISSUES
Village Laguna Issues and Responses
Village Laguna Gets Involved making a difference in the community by principals that help maintain the integrity and history of our little town. Members have a voice that is brought to the City of Laguna Beach.
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Village Laguna Hour
Discussions and interviews on current topics. (Archives)
NEWSLETTERS
Established 1971 to preserve and enhance the unique village character of Laguna Beach. (Archives)
March 2025
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Art and Activism
Preserve a Coastal Landscape
Monday, March 31, 7 p.m.
Rivian South Coast Theater
-Council Meeting
Tuesday, March 11 & 25, 5 p.m.
-Planning Commission
Wednesday, March 19, 6 p.m.
-Council Chambers Town Hall Meeting
Alert, Warning & Evacuations
Thursday, March 20, 5 p.m.
Council Chambers
-Village Laguna Board Meeting
Saturday, April 5, 9 a.m. Zoom
February 2025
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Membership Meeting
Future of Community and School Poo
Wednesday, February 26, 7 p.m. On Zoom
Council MeetingTuesday, February 25, 5 p.m.
Village Laguna
Board Meeting
Saturday, March 1, 9 a.m.
Home of Ann Christoph 31632
Wildwood Road
January 2025
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February General Meeting Monday, February 26, 20247 p.m. Home of Johanna and Gene Felder 2680 Park Ave
Village Laguna Board Meeting Saturday, March 2, 2024 9.m. Via Zoom
December 2024
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Holiday Party
Board Election
Certification of Election
Council Meeting New Council
Monday, December 18, 6 p.m.
Jan Board Meeting
October 2024
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- Our City—Change or More of the Same?
- Neighborhood Congregational Church Housing Proposal
- Extend Marine Life Protections
- Historic Preservation
- Tune in to Radio with Village Laguna
- Community Development Department Back on Track?
July 024
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Village Laguna Board Meeting
Saturday Aug 3, 9am - Zoom
Village Laguna City Council
Candidates Forum
Tuesday, Aug. 27, 6pm
City Council Chambers
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We Want to Hear From You!
Village Laguna was founded in 1971 by concerned citizens opposed to the construction of high-rise buildings along the legendary Laguna Beach coastline. Our efforts led to the adoption of a 36-foot height limit that still protects our city’s unique atmosphere.
CHARM HOUSE TOUR