Laguna Beat

Homesteaders Welcome At Main Beach

2009-07-11T05:36:00.000-07:00

I wonder if they get their mail delievered right to their backpack? Water Temp: 62 Tides: 05:50 AM Sunrise 06:24 AM 0.10 feet Low Tide 01:01 PM 4.08 feet High Tide 06:06 PM 2.32 feet Low Tide 08:03 PM Sunset 11:56 PM 4.71 feet High Tide

At Laguna Beaches Stay The Night And Rock On!

2009-07-10T06:00:00.000-07:00

Have no fear. There is no restriction on over-night camping on Laguna Beach beaches and no curfew either. So party on all night with no fear. Water Temp: 60 Tides: 05:49 AM Sunrise 05:57 AM -0.19 feet Low Tide 12:30 PM 3.96 feet High Tide 05:19 PM 2.29 feet Low Tide 08:04 PM Sunset 11:21 PM 5.20 feet High Tide

Party On At All Our Beaches. Curfew Gets Kiss Of Death.

2009-07-09T06:06:00.000-07:00

Festival artist Scott Albert at work on a new painting. Mayor Boyd's curfew was killed. The council agreed unanimously to withdraw the curfew. The council did approve a smoking ban in Heisler Park. Mayor Boyd voted against the BAN on smoking. The Mayor smokes, and smokes, and smokes, and smokes, and well you get the picture. The Mayor couldn't get past his own bad habit to consider the public

Wednesday Needs Title

2009-07-08T06:00:00.000-07:00

I'm stuck. In normal times I'm never stuck for something to say. Well these aren't normal times I guess. That's an idea I'll blame it on the times.You have anything to say? Leave a comment.Water Temp: 59Tides:05:02 AM -0.56 feet Low Tide05:48 AM Sunrise11:30 AM 3.77 feet High Tide04:03 PM 2.28 feet Low Tide08:04 PM Sunset10:17 PM 5.83 feet High Tide

Promising Signs At The Festival Of Arts

2009-07-07T14:52:00.000-07:00

Something we all like to see - our work selling. Went over to the Festival this morning and saw many of those little red dots that say SOLD! This is only the third day and already sales look promising. One artist (Actually two that work together.) has sold 8 pieces. Sure hope it continues.

More Stinking Rules!

2009-07-07T14:44:00.000-07:00

More new rules. No smoking in Heisler Park (Good!) and a curfew at the beaches in North Laguna (No! No! No!) Doesn't the council have better ways to spend their time? Like making sure we have a balanced budget. I guess not.

Rules! All Those Stinking Rules!

2009-07-07T06:00:00.000-07:00

Late-night carousing in coves near homes is target of Boyd proposal to ban people at sites from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.Sounds like a rich people rule. They build giant, ugly buildings on cliffs above the beach then construct terraces and walkways to the beach that destroy the natural appearance of the area. Fight to keep out lifeguard towers. And now they want to limit your time at the beach. I

The Weekend Is Over But It Doesn't End Until September -- I Hope

2009-07-06T06:00:00.000-07:00

Water Temp: 56Tides:04:04 AM -0.65 feet Low Tide05:47 AM Sunrise10:36 AM 3.63 feet High Tide02:55 PM 2.41 feet Low Tide08:05 PM Sunset09:12 PM 6.00 feet High Tide

The Weekend Isn't Over Yet

2009-07-05T06:00:00.000-07:00

You're thinking the 4th has come and gone and now you want some peace and quite. Never happen. It's only Sunday. Rowdy is just begining. The first day of the Art Festival is today. So now all three canyon art festivals are open. And going to the beach is still the cheapest way to entertain the kids. Maybe we need a trip to Vegas. I hear it's really quiet over there.Water Temp: 55Tides:03:32 AM -

Rockets Red Glare

2009-07-04T22:02:00.000-07:00

That's all folks until next year. Oh wait there isn't any fireworks next year or maybe ever.

Clear Skies, Cool Temperatures, Monster Crowds -- It's The 4th!

2009-07-04T10:13:00.000-07:00

It will be a perfect weather day for the 4th. Should be large crowds today.It's early and the crowds haven't really shown up yet. The photo was taken at 8:30 AM but at 10 AM the crowds still hadn't arrived. They will arrive like the Swallows to Capistrano. I guarantee!You get here after 1 PM and you will have a hard time getting a parking space. For sure.

Independence Day. If You Say So.

2009-07-04T06:00:00.000-07:00

Water Temp: 59 Tides: 02:58 AM -0.45 feet Low Tide 05:46 AM Sunrise 09:36 AM 3.45 feet High Tide 01:43 PM 2.54 feet Low Tide 08:04 PM 5.89 feet High Tide 08:05 PM Sunset

Will The 4th Be Fun For You?

2009-07-03T06:00:00.000-07:00

High tide warning. High tide will be at 8 PM tomorrow and it will be high -- 5.79 feet. Sunset is also at 8 PM. Last year I almost lost my camera because I wasn't paying attention to the surf which was at high tide.Fly-over by four Marine AH-1W Super Cobra attack helicopters is scheduled for 7:07 PM in Laguna Beach. So be prepared. They will be flying south starting in Huntington Beach. Recommend

Get Your Supplies Today Before The Crowds Show Up

2009-07-02T06:30:00.000-07:00

In the summer, like right now, I plan way ahead if I want to make a trip out through the canyon and back. The long line of vehicles trying to get into Laguna can be mean group. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday is stay at home days. Food is stocked up during the week. Ralphs is way to crowded and much to small to even attempt during the weekend and getting to the other stores can be a pain. Me I'm a

It's July That Means June Gloom Is Really Over

2009-07-01T05:50:00.000-07:00

Water Temp: 65 Tides: 05:45 AM Sunrise 06:38 AM 3.00 feet High Tide 11:09 AM 2.07 feet Low Tide 06:01 PM 5.51 feet High Tide 08:05 PM Sunset 01:34 AM 0.18 feet Low Tide (Thu)

Adventist To Laid-Off Workers -- Bite Me!

2009-06-30T06:00:00.000-07:00

Adventist Health is not offering employees laid from jobs at South Coast Medical Center the opportunity to obtain group health insurance under COBRA, the federal law that requires most employers to provide access to group health insurance for employees who are laid off. Water Temp: 65 Tides: 04:54 AM 3.11 feet High Tide 05:44 AM Sunrise 10:12 AM 1.62 feet Low Tide 05:12 PM 5.32 feet High

You Gotta Name Crab?

2009-06-29T15:17:00.000-07:00

Can you name this crab? It's not large, just a couple of inches. What I find interesting is the colors. Looks like it belongs in a mariachi band.

It's Offical The Register Has Declared June Gloom Over

2009-06-29T06:00:00.000-07:00

The newspaper of record here in Orange County has declared the crappy June weather a thing of the past at least for 2009. So if it's June gloom then it must be July fry? Is August toast?Water Temp: 66Tides:03:13 AM 3.61 feet High Tide04:29 AM First Quarter05:44 AM Sunrise09:19 AM 1.04 feet Low Tide04:20 PM 5.10 feet High Tide08:05 PM Sunset11:21 PM 1.25 feet Low Tide

Aliso Beach Parking? Not!

2009-06-28T15:20:00.000-07:00

This photo was not taken at the Aliso Beach skimboard competition but in front of the Pacific Edge hotel two weeks ago. Why this picture and not the REAL thing? Parking! Yes even us locals have to park somewhere. With no bus service on Sunday the car was the only way to get there. Don't even suggest I walk. Did you? Even the underground parking below the Albertsons was full.

Skimboard Competition At Aliso Beach

2009-06-28T06:00:00.000-07:00

Hey out of my picture! Photographers can't get respect. So how is your weekend going? Check the Aliso Beach Cam at Victoria Skimboards web site. Water Temp: 65 Tides: 05:43 AM Sunrise 07:44 AM -0.27 feet Low Tide 02:32 PM 4.60 feet High Tide 08:05 PM Sunset 08:16 PM 1.96 feet Low Tide 01:52 AM 4.40 feet High Tide (Mon)

Jim and Karen McBride Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary

2009-06-27T20:35:00.000-07:00

Photo by Jim Nordstorm of Silver Images

Mr. Gorbachev, Tear Down This Wall!

2009-06-27T11:50:00.000-07:00

Tear down the whole hotel please!

Skimboard Competition Today And Sunday At Aliso Beach

2009-06-27T06:00:00.000-07:00

33rd annual Victoria Skimboards World Championship of Skimboarding will be today and Sunday. There has been a time change. Victoria skimboards website states: Originally Victoria Skimboards planned on starting the event at 9am on Satruday morning but due to swell and tides we are pushing the start time to 8am. Please check the heat schedule to see what time your age group will run as we are

Get Ready Here They Come

2009-06-26T06:00:00.000-07:00

Water Temp: 64 Tides: 05:43 AM Sunrise 06:58 AM -0.87 feet Low Tide 01:40 PM 4.38 feet High Tide 06:54 PM 2.01 feet Low Tide 08:05 PM Sunset 12:47 AM 5.26 feet High Tide

Sawdust Art Festival And Art-a-Fair Open Friday June 26

2009-06-25T06:13:00.000-07:00

Online information: Art-a-Fair Sawdust Art Festival Festival of ArtsWater Temp: 63 Tides: 05:42 AM Sunrise 06:13 AM -1.35 feet Low Tide 12:51 PM 4.18 feet High Tide 05:44 PM 1.98 feet Low Tide 08:05 PM Sunset 11:51 PM 6.04 feet High Tide