Laguna Beach Trolley
Laguna Beach Trolley
4.5
8:30 AM - 11:30 PM
Monday
8:30 AM - 11:30 PM
Tuesday
8:30 AM - 11:30 PM
Wednesday
8:30 AM - 11:30 PM
Thursday
8:30 AM - 11:30 PM
Friday
8:30 AM - 11:30 PM
Saturday
8:30 AM - 11:30 PM
Sunday
8:30 AM - 11:30 PM
About
The City of Laguna Beach offers a FREE trolley service to residents and visitors providing convenient access to local beaches, parks, restaurants, hotels, art festivals and other attractions. The iconic blue and gold open-air trolleys offer a great alternative to driving and parking downtown while providing a scenic ride along Coast Highway from North Laguna Beach to Dana Point and down Laguna Canyon Road. The Summer Breeze trolley provides service every Friday night, Saturday and Sunday during summer from a FREE parking lot at UMass Global in Irvine to downtown Laguna Beach. Check real-time trolley status by downloading the Laguna Beach Trolley App or by visiting http://lagunabeachtransit.doublemap.com
Duration: 1-2 hours
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on_the_go_98765
Tucson20,572 contributions
Jan 2022
Two buses/trolleys run in opposite directions and the stops are all marked on the signage by the benches. Even if you miss one, sit and enjoy the day and be patient.
The bus routes really cover a lot of territory and do stop at Monarch Beach by the Ritz Carlton. That is a beautiful place to walk and enjoy the views. It isn't too long a walk to continue up PCH to Dana Point from that Ritz Carlton stop (which is the end of the route for this bus). The sidewalks make for safe walking.
We've been up way past Heisler Park, walking along the many cove beaches, and have seen the marked bus stops that far from the center of town. I believe we saw the last one listed as #36 but there could easily have been more.
Our visit to Laguna Beach this year occurred in January and the bus was running a regular schedule. We rode this bus several times and appreciated that there was a way to get to some of those stops before the Ritz Carlton as walking can be pretty dangerous when there is no sidewalk.
The bus routes really cover a lot of territory and do stop at Monarch Beach by the Ritz Carlton. That is a beautiful place to walk and enjoy the views. It isn't too long a walk to continue up PCH to Dana Point from that Ritz Carlton stop (which is the end of the route for this bus). The sidewalks make for safe walking.
We've been up way past Heisler Park, walking along the many cove beaches, and have seen the marked bus stops that far from the center of town. I believe we saw the last one listed as #36 but there could easily have been more.
Our visit to Laguna Beach this year occurred in January and the bus was running a regular schedule. We rode this bus several times and appreciated that there was a way to get to some of those stops before the Ritz Carlton as walking can be pretty dangerous when there is no sidewalk.
Written 20 January 2022
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Our OC Adventures
San Clemente, CA32 contributions
Dec 2019
We take the trolley quite often. Our kids absolutely love it. Over Christmas we did caroling on the trolley which was an awesome experience. Can't wait for it to start running again!
The only issue is when you are heading back South from Main beach it can take a while for the trolley to arrive and it is pretty crowded.
The only issue is when you are heading back South from Main beach it can take a while for the trolley to arrive and it is pretty crowded.
Written 30 July 2020
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DeborahandAndy
Los Angeles, CA642 contributions
Sept 2021
Perfect transportation for sight seeing and getting around Laguna Beach. Trolley stops are clearly marked. Drivers are very helpful in making sure you're on the correct line and also announce when to get off at the desired destination.
Written 4 September 2021
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Nanci R.
Newport Beach, CA5 contributions
July 2023 • Couples
My husband and I recently stayed a week in Laguna Beach on a getaway. Unfamiliar with LB, we found the trolleys indispensable! We walked everywhere, but found when we needed a trolley one was there in under 10 mins. What an excellent service to the traveler! We hardly needed to drive our car at all once we arrived. Each trolley operator was kind, friendly, and drove us safely. 10/10 recommend!!
Written 29 July 2023
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ohdonnaoh
Mountain View, CA1,155 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
Love that they have this! We had a lovely time seeing the sites down and up the coast. It's super convenient to get from place to place without having to move the car but we just did a loop. My little one collapsed for a much needed nap - score!!!
Written 1 January 2020
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Thanks for the great review! Glad you were able to experience Laguna Beach via our FREE trolley service.
Written 7 January 2020
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Jan miller
2 contributions
Aug 2022 • Friends
I had a driver an adorable driver Sherrie Neal. She was the best part of the ride, do helpful and kind with everyone. Funny, upbeat and helpful. I was a bit down that day and got off the trolley feeling like a new person. She made my day and everyone else's on the ride as well. That was the best thing for me about the trolley. Be sure and keep her around, and let her know.
My name is Janice Miller, from Puerto Rico.
Thank you.
My name is Janice Miller, from Puerto Rico.
Thank you.
Written 19 August 2022
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Judy N
8 contributions
Oct 2021
Love the concept, execution the worst. We were there 3 days and tried many times to use the service. Never a trolley in site. And then 3 would roll by within 5 minutes of each other. And then the trolley didn’t go places you would assume they would - such as Dana point. Makes no sense!
Written 30 October 2021
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mariedesjardins
Prince George, Canada7,314 contributions
Sept 2024 • Family
In September we decided to give the trolley a try. The laguna beach trolley is complimentary to all. We enjoyed beautiful views of the pacific coastline. We boarded at the downtown beach stop and rode it all the way back to that stop. The trolley travels up to the ritz Carlton and meanders through some of laguna’s neighbourhoods. We also got to see Heisler Park which looked very stunning.
Written 15 September 2024
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on_the_go_98765
Tucson20,572 contributions
Mar 2018 • Couples
Limited hours and days of service are small prices to pay for "free" but there is also another bus route for a fee. Check the days and hours of service as the freebie bus reduces its services during off-peak times of year. But, if you are there when it is running, this is a no-brainer. Take it up to the Salt Creek stop and walk down to paradise.
Trust me, you gotta do this.
Trust me, you gotta do this.
Written 10 May 2018
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Melanie M
Laguna Beach, CA220 contributions
May 2017 • Family
I love taking the trolley. It's free in the summer and the routes cover the whole town. Plus it's a great way to avoid traffic and parking hassles. Download the Laguna Beach City app and there is a Trolley Tracker. So you can see where the trolleys are and when they will come to your stop.
Written 27 May 2017
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GlobeTrotting771655
Rialto, California
To see beginning to end of Laguna Where can I get on the trolley on sunday
Written 18 June 2019
We found that the trolley did not run on a regular schedule. I would come between 60 minutes to 90 to 120 minutes. There was a charge during the week, and free on the weekends.
Written 19 June 2019
Usually runs till 10 in the summer. If you get tired of waiting, call a Lyft
Written 1 July 2018
Does the trolley run in May and does it run everyday? Does it run all the way to Dana Point if we wanted to do the whale watch? Thanks.
Written 3 February 2018
I am not sure of the hours and limits, but you can get that from the Laguna Beach Tourist info office. It is their trolley.
susan
Written 5 February 2018
Fearless609311
Nashville, Tennessee
Does the trolley go down as far as the Montage?
Written 7 September 2017
Yes. The go to the Montage and the Ritz (the Ritz is the last stop).
Written 22 October 2017
The free Laguna Beach Trolley runs every day in the summer. In the winters it runs from 4 PM to 11 PM on Fridays, Saturdays from 11 AM to 11 PM and on Sundays, it's 11:00 AM to 8 PM.
The phone number for the Trolley is:
(949) 497-0766
Written 3 February 2017
Does the Laguna trolley run in Late FEB
Written 2 February 2017
We had a few days holiday in September midweek and used the normal bus service, very cheap and buses run main route every 10 minutes or so and ran late evening.
Written 4 February 2017
Can you take dogs on the Trolley?
Written 22 August 2016
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