The Best Running in Laguna Beach

Laguna Beach and Bluffs is a 2.1 kilometer heavily trafficked out-and-back trail located near Laguna Beach, California.

Emerald Canyon and Big Bend Trail Loop via Laguna Bowl Trail is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Laguna Beach, California.

Laguna Bowl and Water Tank Road Loop is a loop trail located near Laguna Beach, California.

There a numerous trails in the Laguna Coast Wilderness that proceed up and along the ridges and down into the canyons (or the reverse), and most are excellent for hiking, trail running, and mountain biking. A classic out-and-back (with many options for loops) begins in Irvine Bowl Park at the en...

There a numerous trails in the Laguna Coast Wilderness that proceed up and along the ridges and down into the canyons (or the reverse), and most are excellent for trail running, hiking, and mountain biking. A classic out-and-back (with many options for loops) begins at the end of Dartmoor Street ...

Bommer Ridge, Big Bend and Laguna Ridge Trail Loop is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to see wildlife located near Laguna Beach, California.

Bommer Ridge, Laurel Canyon and Laguna Ridge Trail Loop is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to see wildlife located near Laguna Beach, California.

There a numerous trails in the Laguna Coast Wilderness that proceed up and along the ridges and down into the canyons (or the reverse), and are quite popular for mountain biking, hiking, and trail running. A great mountain biking loop begins in Emerald Canyon at the end of Emerald Canyon Road an...

Mathis Canyon and Car Wreck Trail Loop is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Laguna Beach, California.

Beginning at Alta Laguna Park at Top of the World, the West Ridge Trail is a popular starting (and ending) point for adventures into the Laguna Coast Wilderness, leading to trails and areas like Car Wreck, Big Bend, and Willow Canyon. You can also do it in reverse from the north. The ridge itself...

There are numerous ways to incorporate the Car Wreck trail into a larger loop through the Laguna Coast Wilderness and Aliso Canyon Park, but a common route is to begin at Alta Laguna Park at "Top of the World" in Laguna Beach. Take the West Ridge Trail .5 miles, bearing right onto the marked Car...

West Ridge, Lynx, Wood Canyon, Mathis Canyon is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Laguna Beach, California.

West Ridge Trail, Lynx, and Cholla Trails is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Laguna Niguel, California.

West Ridge, Wood Canyon and Oak Grove Loop is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Laguna Beach, California.

Big Bend, Bommer Ridge, Willow Trail is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Laguna Beach, California.

The Big Bend Loop Trail is easily accessible from Laguna Beach. As you get to the top of the first climb, you will be rewarded with views of the Pacific. Once at the top you get sweeping vistas of canyons, hills and the ocean. The trail is open year-round.  There is a parking fee of $3. Bring lot...